Civil Rights Attorneys in Michigan
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.
Law FirmGoodman Hurwitz & James, PC
Goodman Hurwitz & James, PC is one of Michigan's most respected civil rights and plaintiff's law firms, with decades of experience holding police departments, municipalities, and government entities accountable for uncon... Read More →
AttorneyMarcel Benavides
Marcel Benavides is a civil rights attorney whose practice has focused on representing individuals who have suffered at the hands of law enforcement and government entities. With a dedication to holding public officials ... Read More →
Law FirmPitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, PC
Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, PC is a prominent civil rights and employment law firm based in Royal Oak, Michigan, with a decades-long history of holding government entities and law enforcement accountable for co... Read More →
Law FirmThe Cochran Firm
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 →
AttorneyVen Johnson
Ven Johnson is a prominent civil rights and personal injury attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, who has built a national reputation for holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional viol... 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.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1404
Notice of injury must be served on the governmental agency within 180 days of the accident under the Michigan Governmental Tort Liability Act.
Michigan has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.