PETER J. SCHAFFER, Attorney at Law devotes his practice to New York State criminal defense, the defense of all federal criminal cases throughout the United States, and representing victims of false arrest and the use of excessive force by law enforcement ("police brutality"). From his office in Bronx, New York, Mr. Schaffer is readily accessible to all New York City, Nassau and Westchester County Criminal and State Supreme Courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the District of Connecticut and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
With a wealth of experience handling cases ranging from simple traffic violations to complex federal death penalty eligible felonies, Mr. Schaffer uses the knowledge and skills he has developed over the past twenty-three years of trial work to help his clients achieve the best result in every case he defends.
In addition to his extensive background in State and Federal Criminal defense, Mr. Schaffer is a former Assistant Corporation Counsel and has tried numerous civil rights jury trials involving false arrest, excessive force and police misconduct in State and United States District Courts.
Mr. Schaffer has appeared many times on COURT TV, The Nancy Grace Show on CNN HeadlineNews, and on IN SESSION on tru TV, and has been heard on Sirius Satellite Radio and Bloomberg Radio as a guest commentator on nationally prominent criminal trials.
If you or someone you are concerned about has been arrested in New York or for any federal crime or is being investigated by any New York State or federal agency, you need an experienced criminal trial lawyer. If you or a loved one has been the victim of false arrest or the use of excessive force by law enforcement, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries and losses. Call PETER J. SCHAFFER at (718) 585-4444 to schedule an initial consultation.
Our office represents clients in every stage of the criminal process from investigation through appeal including:
- All New York Criminal Cases
- All Federal Criminal Cases
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
- DWI / DUI
- Arraignments / Police Lineups / Voluntary Surrenders
- Traffic and Motor Vehicle Infractions and Violations
- Probation and Parole Violations and Revocation
- False Arrest/Malicious Prosecution
- Excessive Force/Police Brutality
This office can refer you to highly skilled attorneys in the practice areas of
custody and visitation, divorce, serious personal injury and medical malpractice.
