False Arrest Attorneys in New Mexico
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.
Law FirmCollins & Collins, PC
Collins & Collins, P.C. is a New Mexico-based civil rights law firm with a long-standing focus on holding government entities and law enforcement agencies accountable for constitutional violations. Founded and led by att... Read More →
Law FirmKennedy Kennedy & Ives, PC
Kennedy Kennedy & Ives, PC is a prominent civil rights and police misconduct law firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for ... Read More →
Law FirmThe Spence Law Firm, LLC
The Spence Law Firm, LLC is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation firm founded by legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence, based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With decades of experience taking on powerful government ent... 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.
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-4-16
Notice of claim must be filed within 90 days of the date of loss under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.
New Mexico Civil Rights Act (HB 4, 2021) — N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-4A-1 et seq.
New Mexico abolished qualified immunity for state constitutional rights claims. Individuals may sue government employees directly for civil rights violations under state law without the qualified immunity barrier.