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Fourth Amendment Attorneys in New York

Attorneys and firms specializing in Fourth Amendment in New York, with a proven record against law enforcement.

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Brewster & De Angelis, PLLCLaw Firm

Brewster & De Angelis, PLLC

📍Rochester, NY
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Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Malicious Prosecution · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Prison Reform · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

Brewster & De Angelis, PLLC is a Rochester, New York-based civil rights law firm with a longstanding reputation for holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. The firm has ... Read More →

Chopra & Nocerino, LLPLaw Firm

Chopra & Nocerino, LLP

📍New York, NY
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Malicious Prosecution · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Police Negligence · Wrongful Death

Chopra & Nocerino, LLP is a New York-based civil rights and personal injury law firm with a strong focus on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government offici... Read More →

Horn Wright, LLPLaw Firm

Horn Wright, LLP

📍New York, NY
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

Horn Wright, LLP is a nationally recognized civil rights and personal injury law firm with a strong focus on holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for misconduct and constitutional violatio... Read More →

The Cochran FirmLaw Firm

The Cochran Firm

📍Atlanta, GA
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Also serves: California, New York, Illinois, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee

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Civil Rights · Death in Custody · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

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.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury3 years

N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government90 days

N.Y. Gen. Mun. Law § 50-e

Notice of claim must be served within 90 days of the event for suits against municipalities and their employees. This is strictly enforced.

Qualified ImmunityLimited by State Law

Local Law 44 of 2021 (New York City)N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 8-803

New York City abolished qualified immunity for NYPD officers via Local Law 44 of 2021, allowing civil rights suits without the QI defense at the city level. Statewide QI reform has been debated but not fully enacted.