Fourth Amendment Attorneys in Illinois
Attorneys and firms specializing in Fourth Amendment in Illinois, with a proven record against law enforcement.
AttorneyBasileios "Bill" J. Foutris
Basileios "Bill" J. Foutris is a seasoned civil rights attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, with a distinguished record of representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and go... Read More →
AttorneyBhavani Raveendran
Bhavani Raveendran is a Chicago-based civil rights attorney and founder of Raveendran Law, LLC, dedicated to holding law enforcement agencies, municipalities, and correctional institutions accountable for misconduct, exc... Read More →
Law FirmThe Cochran Firm
The Cochran Firm is one of the most recognized civil rights and personal injury law firms in the United States, built on the legendary legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., whose career defined a generation of civil rights l... 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.
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
745 Ill. Comp. Stat. 10/8-102
Notice of injury to a local public entity or its employee must be filed within 1 year of the date of injury under the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act.
SAFE-T Act / Pretrial Fairness Act (HB 3653, 2021) — 775 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/1-101 et seq.
The Illinois Human Rights Act does not provide a qualified immunity defense for state civil rights claims against government employees. The SAFE-T Act (HB 3653, 2021) also enacted significant police accountability reforms.