Malicious Prosecution Attorneys in New Jersey
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 FirmLyons & Associates, PC
Lyons & Associates, PC is a New Jersey-based civil rights and family law firm with a strong track record of representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government entiti... Read More →
AttorneyShelley L. Stangler
Shelley L. Stangler has spent decades establishing herself as a formidable opponent against law enforcement misconduct and institutional overreach in New Jersey and New York. Before founding her independent practice, she... 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.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 59:8-8
Notice of claim must be filed within 90 days of accrual under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. Failure to file is generally fatal to the claim.
New Jersey has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.