Located in the far western part of the state, Erie County gets its name from Lake Erie. Many of the residents are lifelong Buffalo Bills fans and go to every home game that they possibly can. Additionally, visitors to Erie County often go to the Buffalo Zoo and the world famous Niagara Falls.

If you are facing legal charges that arose in Erie County, you should probably talk to one of the experienced Erie County lawyers in the area. These attorneys are skilled in many areas of law such as personal injury, tax, bankruptcy, contracts, employment discrimination, divorce, DUI, alimony, and more.

In a strange twist, a man has filed a civil lawsuit against a police department in Erie County claiming that they are civilly liable for his injuries and emotional distress. The man claims that the lawsuit is proper even though he was involved in the shoot-out with the police that led to this case. This happened in Erie County when the man and his girlfriend exchanged shots with the police officers. This case was filed by the Erie County man while he is being held without jail on charges of attempting to kill two police officers. 

When you file your lawsuit in Erie County, you will probably have to report to the New York Supreme Court in Buffalo. If this is your first time coming to this court, it can be rather intimidating. A local attorney can help you relax and make sure everything is in order before you leave the place of justice.

If you are having a hard time finding the right Erie County lawyer for your case, LegalMatch.com is here to help you. When you visit our site, you can fill out an intake form with some basic information about your situation and attorneys in your area who want to help will respond to you. As always, this is entirely free for you and all your information will be kept strictly confidential.

To find out more about the legal scene in Erie County, please see these following links:

• New York State Supreme Court Library at Buffalo
• New York State Unified Court System
• Bar Association of Erie County
• Directory of New York Bar Associations