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Constitutional Law Attorneys in Florida

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.

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Benjamin L. CrumpAttorney

Benjamin L. Crump

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Ben Crump Law, PLLC

📍Tallahassee, FL
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Also serves: Tennessee, Washington D.C., Georgia, New York, Illinois, Texas, California

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Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · Discrimination · False Arrest · Government Misconduct · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Prison Reform · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

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 →

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 Injury2 years

Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)

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

Notice of Claim Against GovernmentNo general requirement

Fla. Stat. § 768.28(6)(a)

Written notice of the claim must be presented to the agency and the Department of Financial Services before filing suit. The agency then has 6 months to respond before suit may be brought.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Florida has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims. Note: Florida's personal injury SOL was reduced from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 (HB 837).