Constitutional Law Attorneys in California
Constitutional law attorneys handle cases where a government official violated rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, including your right to free speech, to be free from unreasonable searches, and to equal protection under the law. These attorneys argue that what happened to you was not just wrong — it was unconstitutional.
AttorneyBenjamin L. Crump
Nationally acclaimed attorney Ben Crump is one of the most recognized and impactful civil rights figures in the United States. He has built a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies, municipalities,... Read More →
Law FirmPanish Shea Ravipudi LLP
Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP is one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' litigation firms, renowned for securing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in American legal history. Founded by Brian Panish, a legendary tri... 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.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2
A government tort claim must be presented to the public entity within 6 months of the incident. Suit is barred without timely presentment.
Tom Bane Civil Rights Act — Cal. Civ. Code § 52.1
The California Bane Act creates a state-law cause of action for civil rights violations — and unlike federal § 1983 claims, it does not permit government officials to invoke qualified immunity as a defense. Plaintiffs can pursue Bane Act claims against state and local officials without clearing the QI hurdle that frequently defeats federal civil rights suits.