Fourth Amendment Attorneys in Pennsylvania

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

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Attorney

David Rudovsky

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Kairys, Rudovsky, Messing, Feinberg & Lin LLP

📍Philadelphia, PA

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Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction

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 →

Attorney

Paul Messing

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Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

📍Philadelphia, PA

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

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 →

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 Injury2 years

42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)

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

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

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.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Pennsylvania has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.