False Arrest Attorneys in Missouri
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.
NonprofitArchCity Defenders
ArchCity Defenders is a nonprofit civil rights law firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 2009 by attorney Thomas Harvey and a group of public defenders. The organization was established to address systemic injust... Read More →
AttorneyGonzalo Fernandez
Gonzalo Fernandez is a civil rights attorney and founder of Fernandez Law, LLC, dedicated to representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government actors. His work cent... 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.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.625
Notice of claim against a governmental entity may be required within 90 days under the Missouri Sovereign Immunity Act. Requirements vary by entity.
Missouri has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.