Civil Rights Attorneys in New Jersey
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 FirmLyons & Associates, PC
Lyons & Associates, PC is a New Jersey-based civil rights and family law firm with a strong track record of representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government entiti... Read More →
Law FirmSchiller, Pittenger & Galvin, PC
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, PC is a New Jersey-based civil rights law firm with a long-standing reputation for representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government o... Read More →
AttorneyShelley L. Stangler
Shelley L. Stangler has spent decades establishing herself as a formidable opponent against law enforcement misconduct and institutional overreach in New Jersey and New York. Before founding her independent practice, she... Read More →
Law FirmSmith Mullin, PC
Smith Mullin, PC is a New Jersey-based civil rights law firm with a long-standing reputation for holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. The firm has dedicated a signifi... 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.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 59:8-8
Notice of claim must be filed within 90 days of accrual under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. Failure to file is generally fatal to the claim.
New Jersey has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.