Government Misconduct Attorneys in Illinois
Government misconduct attorneys represent people who were harmed by abuse of power, corruption, cover-ups, or illegal actions by government officials at any level — including cases that have attracted federal investigation by the Department of Justice. If a public official broke the law or used their position to harm you, these attorneys can help expose what happened and hold those in power accountable.
AttorneyBenjamin L. Crump
Nationally acclaimed attorney Ben Crump is one of the most recognized and impactful civil rights figures in the United States. He has built a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies, municipalities,... Read More →
Law FirmSalvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. is one of Illinois's most prominent and respected plaintiffs' litigation firms, with decades of experience holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for civil ... 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.