Civil Rights Attorneys in Alabama
Civil rights attorneys handle cases where government officials — including police officers, correctional staff, and other public employees — violated your constitutional rights. These cases are most commonly brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the federal law that allows individuals to sue state and local government officials personally for constitutional violations. Whether you were beaten, falsely arrested, denied due process, or targeted because of who you are, a civil rights attorney can help you hold the government accountable.
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.