Civil Rights Attorneys in Colorado
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.
AttorneyJohn Holland
John Holland is a civil rights attorney with a focus on police misconduct, excessive force, and constitutional violations committed by law enforcement and government entities. With years of litigation experience, Holland... Read More →
Law FirmKillmer Lane, LLP
Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP is a Denver-based civil rights law firm with a long-standing reputation for holding government officials, law enforcement agencies, and municipalities accountable for constitutional violations... Read More →
Law FirmLoevy & Loevy
Loevy & Loevy is one of the most prominent civil rights law firms in the United States, founded by Jon Loevy in Chicago, Illinois. The firm has built a national reputation over more than two decades by taking on the most... Read More →
Law FirmRathod Mohamedbhai, LLC
Rathod Mohamedbhai, LLC is a Denver, Colorado-based civil rights law firm founded by attorneys Qusair Mohamedbhai and Siddhartha Rathod. The firm has established itself as one of Colorado's leading practices dedicated ex... Read More →
Law FirmThe Spence Law Firm, LLC
The Spence Law Firm, LLC is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation firm founded by legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence, based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With decades of experience taking on powerful government ent... Read More →
AttorneyZachary Warren
Zachary Warren is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals who have suffered violations at the hands of law enforcement and government entities. His practice is built on the principle that account... 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.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102(1)(a)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-10-109
Notice of claim required within 182 days under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA). Failure to file is jurisdictional.
Law Enforcement Integrity Act (SB 217, 2020) — Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-131
Colorado abolished qualified immunity for state-level civil rights claims. Law enforcement officers may be held personally liable for constitutional violations under state law without the QI defense.