Malicious Prosecution Attorneys in Massachusetts
Malicious prosecution attorneys represent people who were criminally prosecuted without probable cause and with the intent to harm rather than seek justice. If charges were brought against you that had no factual basis and caused you significant harm — including time in jail, job loss, or damage to your reputation — these attorneys can help you hold the prosecutors and officers responsible.
Law FirmHoward Friedman
The Law Offices of Howard Friedman, P.C. is a Boston-based civil rights law firm with decades of experience representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government offici... Read More →
Law FirmZalkind Duncan & Bernstein, LLP
Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein, LLP is a Boston-based civil rights and criminal defense law firm with a longstanding reputation for holding government actors and law enforcement accountable. Founded by attorneys with deep ro... 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.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258, § 4
A presentment of claim to the executive officer of the public employer is required. The public employer then has 6 months to act before suit may be brought.
An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement (2020) — Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6E
Massachusetts enacted landmark police accountability legislation in 2020 establishing a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and expanding accountability mechanisms. The federal QI doctrine continues to apply to § 1983 claims, but state-level reforms have broadened oversight.