Constitutional Law Attorneys in Illinois
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 →
AttorneyRobert J. Levant
Robert J. Levant is a Chicago-based civil rights attorney with decades of experience representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. He has built a rep... 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.
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
745 Ill. Comp. Stat. 10/8-102
Notice of injury to a local public entity or its employee must be filed within 1 year of the date of injury under the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act.
SAFE-T Act / Pretrial Fairness Act (HB 3653, 2021) — 775 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/1-101 et seq.
The Illinois Human Rights Act does not provide a qualified immunity defense for state civil rights claims against government employees. The SAFE-T Act (HB 3653, 2021) also enacted significant police accountability reforms.