Civil Rights Attorneys in Minnesota
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.
AttorneyJ. Ashwin Madia
J. Ashwin Madia is a Minneapolis-based civil rights and personal injury attorney and founding partner of Madia Newville LLC. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, Madia has built a reputation as a tenacio... Read More →
Law FirmStorms Dworak, LLC
Storms Dworak, LLC is a civil rights law firm dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and government actors. The firm focuses on h... Read More →
AttorneyWilliam Jungbauer
William Jungbauer is a seasoned civil rights and personal injury attorney based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, practicing with Yaeger & Jungbauer Barristers, PLC. He has dedicated a significant portion of his lega... 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.
Minn. Stat. § 541.05(1)(5)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations. Note: the general personal injury SOL in this state is 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)), but federal courts apply the longer catch-all period for § 1983 claims.
Minn. Stat. § 466.05
Notice of claim against a political subdivision must be served within 180 days of the event. Note: § 1983 borrows Minnesota's 6-year catch-all SOL, not the 2-year personal injury period.
Public Safety and Community Resilience Act (2023); Minnesota Human Rights Act — Minn. Stat. § 363A.13
The Minnesota Human Rights Act does not provide a qualified immunity defense for state civil rights claims. Following the murder of George Floyd, Minnesota enacted significant police accountability legislation expanding officer liability.