False Arrest Attorneys in Pennsylvania
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.
AttorneyDavid Rudovsky
David Rudovsky is one of the most distinguished civil rights attorneys in the United States, with a career spanning more than five decades dedicated to challenging police misconduct, government abuse, and violations of c... Read More →
AttorneyMark W. Tanner
Mark W. Tanner is a civil rights attorney with a focused practice on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. His work centers on holding police... Read More →
AttorneyPaul Messing
Paul Messing is a seasoned civil rights attorney based in New York with decades of experience litigating cases against law enforcement agencies and government entities. He has built a reputation as a tenacious advocate f... Read More →
AttorneyShanin Specter
Shanin Specter is a nationally recognized trial attorney and partner at Kline & Specter, P.C., one of the most prominent plaintiffs' litigation firms in the United States. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law... 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.
42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5522(a)
Written notice of intent to bring suit must be filed within 6 months for claims against local agencies under the Pennsylvania Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act.
Pennsylvania has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.