Civil Rights
With six years as a public defender litigating against the government and police, plus three more years working inside the federal government, Zain knows how to handle your civil rights case. Zain takes on matters involving violations of constitutional and other rights, including:
Police misconduct: wrongful arrest; use of excessive force; and unlawful search and seizure.
Jail and prison abuse and neglect: cruel or inhumane treatment by prison or jail officials; medical malpractice, indifference, or neglect; and failure by jail or prison officials to accommodate known disabilities.
Government wrongdoing: denial of due process; retaliation against whistleblowers and other protected activity; and more.
Criminal
Zain is a respected and experienced criminal defense lawyer. Whether fighting to clear your name at trial, negotiating the best possible plea, or presenting your story at sentencing, Zain has the skills to get you the best possible outcome. He has handled a wide range of criminal matters, including:
Misdemeanors: DWI; traffic violations; theft or fraud; drug possession; assault; and domestic violence.
Felonies: DWI and other traffic matters resulting in bodily injury or death; burglary; felony drug possession/with intent to distribute; serious violent offenses, including assaults, attempted murder, and murder; and sexual assault offenses.
Other matters: expungement; post-conviction; appeals; parole hearings; and more.
Employment
With significant experience setting national policy for employment law at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Zain has the skills and legal knowledge necessary to take on even the largest employers. Zain represents workers in several employment areas, including:
Discrimination and harassment based on: race; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); religion; national origin; ethnicity; age; disability; genetic information; and other protected categories based on your jurisdiction.
Retaliation based on: opposing conduct reasonably believed to be unlawful; discussing or asking about pay; and asserting rights under the ADA, MFLA, and other workplace protections.
Wage & hour issues: misclassifying workers; failing to provide rest and meal breaks; withholding pay or late payments; other types of wage theft; and more.