DeAno & Scarry Understands & Supports Law Enforcement
DeAno & Scarry is a law firm of former police officers for police officers. Partner, Laura Scarry is a former police officer of the Lake Forest Illinois Police Department and other members of our firm currently serve as police officers. Having prior law enforcement experience plays a huge role in establishing credibility with our clients- we can literally say that we understand the needs of our clients. To contact our offices in Wheaton and Chicago, Illinois, call (630) 690-2800.
Legal services we provide to the law enforcement community include:
24/7 Legal Counsel for Officers Involved in a Shooting or Critical Incident: Police officers’ lives are put in jeopardy on a daily basis in everything they do. DeAno & Scarry understands that a police officer may be forced to make a life-or-death decision when they least expect it. For a nominal retainer fee, the equivalent of the cost of car insurance, the officer can reach our attorneys any time of the day or night via a special hotline.* After receiving the call, we will consult with the officer and travel to the officer’s location. We will represent the officer during interviews with investigators, review written statements made by the officer, and represent the officer throughout the investigation of the shooting or critical incident.
Legal Defense: DeAno & Scarry has over 50 years’ collective experience representing the law enforcement community at trial and on appeal. Our attorneys have successfully represented police personnel and/or police departments against claims involving police pursuits, in-custody death, racial profiling, unlawful searches and seizures, malicious prosecution, use of deadly force, use of force in general, deprivation of medical care, employment discrimination, “suicide by cop,” inadequate training, and First Amendment issues.
Training and Seminars: DeAno & Scarry attorneys are recognized for providing training and seminars to police officers and law enforcement groups throughout the country regarding officer-involved shootings, body-worn cameras, civil liability, discrimination, harassment and other current issues affecting law enforcement.
Policy Review and other Consultation: We have also been retained to review police procedures and policies, particularly in the high-risk areas of police pursuits, racial profiling, use of force, deadly force and privacy issues involving body-worn cameras. DeAno & Scarry attorneys have also been retained to provide legal consultation regarding agencies’ day-to-day operations as well as assist in internal affairs investigations. We are also trusted to provide legal representation to police chiefs and other administrators in the form of negotiating proper severance packages when their services are no longer required by their agencies.
General Legal Assistance for Law Enforcement: It is our goal to offer unparalleled legal service to the law enforcement community. DeAno & Scarry is proud to provide a wide range of general legal services to police officers including criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, and personal injury.
Contact Us
To schedule an appointment with a lawyer at DeAno & Scarry, call (630) 690-2800, or contact us online.
*This service is available to police officers, agencies, and unions. Please contact our office for details.
