Government Misconduct Attorneys in New Mexico
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.
Law FirmKennedy Kennedy & Ives, PC
Kennedy Kennedy & Ives, PC is a prominent civil rights and police misconduct law firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for ... 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 →
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.
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-4-16
Notice of claim must be filed within 90 days of the date of loss under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.
New Mexico Civil Rights Act (HB 4, 2021) — N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-4A-1 et seq.
New Mexico abolished qualified immunity for state constitutional rights claims. Individuals may sue government employees directly for civil rights violations under state law without the qualified immunity barrier.