False Arrest Attorneys in Utah
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.
AttorneyAnna Christiansen
Anna Christiansen is a civil rights attorney whose practice focuses on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. She represents individuals and families who have suffered ... Read More →
Law FirmSykes McAllister Law Offices, PLLC
Sykes McAllister Law Offices, PLLC is a civil rights and personal injury law firm dedicated to representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government entities. The firm ... 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 →
AttorneyWalter M. Mason
Walter M. Mason is a civil rights attorney with a focused practice on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. With years of experience litigating cases involving police ... 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.
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307(3)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Utah Code Ann. § 63G-7-401
Notice of claim must be filed within 1 year under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act. Failure to file is jurisdictional.
Utah has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.