Constitutional Law Attorneys in Ohio
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.
AttorneyAl Gerhardstein
Al Gerhardstein is one of Ohio's most prominent civil rights attorneys, with over four decades of experience litigating cases against law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, and government entities. Based in... Read More →
AttorneySubodh Chandra
Subodh Chandra is one of Ohio's most prominent civil rights and constitutional law attorneys, and the founding principal of The Chandra Law Firm LLC in Cleveland, Ohio. A former Assistant United States Attorney and forme... Read More →
AttorneyTerry Gilbert
Terry Gilbert is one of Ohio's most prominent and experienced civil rights and criminal defense attorneys, based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has practiced for more than four decades. A partner at Friedman & Gilbert, Gil... 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.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2305.10
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
No general pre-suit notice requirement. Political subdivision immunity is governed by Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2744, which sets conditions for suit rather than a notice-of-claim period.
Ohio has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.