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False Arrest Attorneys in Hawaii

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.

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Chase H. LivingstonAttorney

Chase H. Livingston

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Davis Levin Livingston

📍Honolulu, HI
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

Chase H. Livingston is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and government officials. His practice c... 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

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7

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

Notice of Claim Against Government365 days

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 661-5

Notice of claim against the State must be filed within 2 years. County and municipal claims may have shorter notice periods under local ordinances.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Hawaii has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.