Civil Rights Attorneys in Maryland

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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Andy Freeman

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Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP

📍Baltimore, MD

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

Andy Freeman is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and government actors. His practice centers on ... 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 Injury3 years

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101

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

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-304

Notice of claim required within 180 days for local government tort claims. State claims require notice within 1 year under State Gov't § 12-106.

Qualified ImmunityLimited by State Law

Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 — Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety §§ 3-501 et seq.

The Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 expanded civil liability for law enforcement misconduct and limited certain officer protections under state law, creating accountability mechanisms beyond the federal § 1983 framework.