False Arrest Attorneys in Louisiana
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.
NonprofitACLU of Louisiana
The ACLU of Louisiana Justice Lab is a litigation-focused initiative of the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, dedicated to challenging systemic civil rights violations through strategic lawsuits and legal advo... Read More →
AttorneyAndrew Bizer
Andrew Bizer is a New Orleans-based civil rights attorney and co-founder of Bizer & DeReus, LLC, a firm dedicated to representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and governme... Read More →
Law FirmThe Cochran Firm
The Cochran Firm is one of the most recognized civil rights and personal injury law firms in the United States, built on the legendary legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., whose career defined a generation of civil rights l... 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.
La. Civ. Code art. 3492
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5107
Notice requirements vary by entity. Claims against many Louisiana political subdivisions require notice; consult counsel promptly given the 1-year prescriptive period.
Louisiana has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.