Jacobs & Hazan, PLLC is a distinguished law firm founded by experienced litigators Stuart E. Jacobs and David M. Hazan, specializing in civil rights and criminal defense litigation. The firm stands out due to its founders’ extensive background as public servants, providing them with a unique, insider’s perspective on constitutional abuses by government entities.
The firm leverages its deep, firsthand knowledge of the New York City Criminal Justice system, the NYPD, District Attorney’s Offices, and the Department of Correction to offer thoughtful, efficient, and aggressive representation. Jacobs & Hazan is committed to safeguarding individual rights against abuses of power by large entities like the government, police departments, jails, and corporations, representing clients from arraignment through trial with a focus on fairness and constitutional integrity.
Services Offered
- Civil Rights Litigation
- Criminal Defense
- Police Misconduct Litigation
- Prisoners’ Rights Litigation
- Constitutional Law
- Children’s Rights
- Class Actions
- Discrimination Cases
- Employment Law
- Free Speech/First Amendment Litigation
- Personal Injury
- General Litigation
- Trial Representation
The firm primarily serves clients in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York Federal Court and is dedicated to battling powerful entities to ensure every citizen is treated equally and fairly under the law.
