Attorneys in Alabama
Attorneys and firms with a proven record against law enforcement in Alabama.
AttorneyErby J. Fischer
Erby J. Fischer is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government actors. His practice centers on holding police departme... Read More →
AttorneyLeroy Maxwell, Jr.
Leroy Maxwell, Jr. is a Birmingham, Alabama-based civil rights attorney and founding partner of Maxwell Tillman Attorneys at Law, a firm dedicated to representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violate... Read More →
Law FirmMarsh, Rickard & Bryan, LLC
Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, LLC is a Birmingham, Alabama-based civil rights and personal injury law firm with a long-standing reputation for holding government entities and law enforcement agencies accountable for constituti... Read More →
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Ala. Code § 6-2-38(l)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Ala. Code § 11-47-23
Written notice of injury must be filed with the municipality within 6 months of the injury or it is barred.
Alabama has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.