Greenstein & Pittari, LLP: Fighting for Victims of Wrongful Arrest Across New York

NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, a leading New York law firm dedicated to police misconduct cases, is raising awareness about the growing issue of wrongful arrest—also known as false arrest—and advocating for justice on behalf of victims throughout New York City and the surrounding counties.

In one case filed in the Queens Supreme Court (Index # 703602/2022) a man was wrongfully stopped arrested and accused of DWI.  In another Queens Supreme Court case (Index # 702105/2022), a man was wrongfully arrested for an illegal stop and search after a pretextual VTL violations by cops. In a third Queens Supreme Court case (Index # 722899/2022), a man was stopped and arrested after being illegally searched walking on the sidewalk

Wrongful arrest occurs when an individual is detained or taken into custody without legal justification, violating their constitutional rights. "No one should have their freedom stolen without cause. We hold law enforcement accountable and helping clients reclaim their lives after injustice," says founding partner Robert Greenstein.

Common Types of False Arrest Cases

Greenstein & Pittari has seen a wide range of wrongful arrest scenarios, including:

• Arrests Without Probable Cause
• Racially Motivated Arrests (Racial Profiling)
• False Arrests Based on Mistaken Identity
• Malicious Arrests for Retaliation
• Arrests Made Without Reading Miranda Rights

These situations not only cause emotional trauma and reputational damage but often lead to wrongful detention, job loss, or worse.

In New York, police must have probable cause or a valid warrant to make an arrest. Failure to meet these legal standards opens the door to civil litigation, especially in cases involving fabricated evidence, coerced confessions, or stop-and-frisk abuses. Bart Pittari, managing partner states "no badge gives an officer the right to arrest someone out of malice, racial bias, or mere suspicion. Let our attorneys guide you through every step and fight for the justice you deserve."

Don't Be a Victim Twice – Call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462)

The firm's mission is simple: "Don't Be a Victim Twice. If you've been wrongfully arrested, Don't Be a Victim Twice," call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462). Greenstein & Pittari, LLP has offices in Harlem, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Yonkers, and Nassau County, ensuring easy access to justice for all New Yorkers. Victims of false arrest can call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462) to schedule a free consultation. There are no upfront legal fees, and clients pay nothing unless the firm wins their case.

About Greenstein & Pittari, LLP

Greenstein & Pittari, LLP is a premier New York personal injury law firm dedicated to representing victims of police misconduct, wrongful arrest, and excessive force. With a reputation for aggressive advocacy and compassionate client service,

For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact:
Rob Greenstein
[email protected]
1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462)
www.nyclawfirm.com

SOURCE Greenstein & Pittari, LLP