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Civil Rights Attorneys in New Mexico

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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Collins & Collins, PCLaw Firm

Collins & Collins, PC

📍Albuquerque, NM
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

Collins & Collins, P.C. is a New Mexico-based civil rights law firm with a long-standing focus on holding government entities and law enforcement agencies accountable for constitutional violations. Founded and led by att... Read More →

Kennedy Kennedy & Ives, PCLaw Firm

Kennedy Kennedy & Ives, PC

📍Albuquerque, NM
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Government Misconduct · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

Kennedy Kennedy & Ives, PC is a prominent civil rights and police misconduct law firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for ... Read More →

The Spence Law Firm, LLCLaw Firm

The Spence Law Firm, LLC

📍Jackson Hole, WY
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Also serves: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota

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

The Spence Law Firm, LLC is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation firm founded by legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence, based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With decades of experience taking on powerful government ent... 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

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8

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

Notice of Claim Against Government90 days

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-4-16

Notice of claim must be filed within 90 days of the date of loss under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.

Qualified ImmunityAbolished (State Claims)

New Mexico Civil Rights Act (HB 4, 2021) — N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-4A-1 et seq.

New Mexico abolished qualified immunity for state constitutional rights claims. Individuals may sue government employees directly for civil rights violations under state law without the qualified immunity barrier.