False Arrest Attorneys in Arizona
False arrest attorneys represent people who were arrested without probable cause, without a warrant, or without any legitimate legal basis. If you were taken into custody when no crime had been committed or when officers had no real reason to believe you had done anything wrong, these attorneys can help you hold the officers and their department accountable.
AttorneyQuacy Smith
Quacy Smith is a Georgia-based civil rights attorney with a dedicated focus on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. With a practice centered on police misconduct, exc... Read More →
Law FirmRobbins Curtin Millea & Showalter, LLC
Robbins Curtin Millea & Showalter, LLC is a civil rights and personal injury law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a strong focus on holding government entities and law enforcement agencies accountable for constitutio... 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.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-821.01
Notice of claim must be filed within 180 days of the event giving rise to the claim. Failure to comply is a complete bar.
Arizona has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.