Civil Rights Attorneys in Connecticut
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.
AttorneyAntonio Ponvert, III
For decades, Antonio Ponvert, III has established himself as a fierce adversary against government overreach, police brutality, and correction-system violence. After joining Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC in 1999, Ponvert d... Read More →
AttorneyNorm Pattis
Norm Pattis is a Connecticut-based civil rights and criminal defense attorney with decades of experience challenging government overreach, police misconduct, and constitutional violations. He founded Pattis & Smith, LLC,... Read More →
Law FirmSabatini & Associates, LLC
Sabatini & Associates, LLC is a Pennsylvania-based civil rights law firm with a focused practice on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. The... 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.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-101a
Notice of intent to commence an action against a municipality or its employees must be filed within 6 months.
Connecticut has not abolished qualified immunity. The 2020 Police Accountability Act (PA 20-1) enacted significant reforms — including decertification and transparency measures — but did not eliminate the QI defense.