False Arrest Attorneys in South Carolina
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.
AttorneyJustin Bamberg
Justin Bamberg is a prominent South Carolina civil rights attorney and former state legislator who has built a distinguished reputation representing victims of police misconduct, excessive force, and civil rights violati... Read More →
AttorneyMalissa Burnette
Malissa Burnette is a prominent civil rights attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, and a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA. With decades of experience litigating against government entities and 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.
S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
S.C. Code Ann. § 15-78-110
The South Carolina Tort Claims Act sets a 2-year limitations period for claims against government entities. No separate pre-suit notice period is required.
South Carolina has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.