Civil Rights Attorneys in Florida

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.

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Benjamin L. Crump

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Ben Crump Law, PLLC

📍Tallahassee, FL

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Also serves: Tennessee, Washington D.C., Georgia, New York, Illinois, Texas, California

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Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · Discrimination · False Arrest · Government Misconduct · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Prison Reform · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

Nationally acclaimed attorney Ben Crump is one of the most recognized and impactful civil rights figures in the United States. He has built a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies, municipalities,... Read More →

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John M. Phillips

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The Law Office of John M. Phillips

📍Jacksonville, FL

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

John M. Phillips is a nationally recognized civil rights and personal injury attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountab... Read More →

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Stuart Grossman

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Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen

📍Coral Gables, FL

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Monell Claims · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

Stuart Grossman is a prominent South Florida civil rights and plaintiff's litigation attorney with decades of experience representing individuals against government entities, law enforcement agencies, and powerful instit... Read More →

Law Firm

The Cochran Firm

📍Atlanta, GA

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Also serves: California, New York, Illinois, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee

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Civil Rights · Death in Custody · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

The Cochran Firm is one of the most recognized civil rights and personal injury law firms in the United States, built on the legendary legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., whose career defined a generation of civil rights l... 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.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against GovernmentNo general requirement

Fla. Stat. § 768.28(6)(a)

Written notice of the claim must be presented to the agency and the Department of Financial Services before filing suit. The agency then has 6 months to respond before suit may be brought.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Florida has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims. Note: Florida's personal injury SOL was reduced from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 (HB 837).