Malicious Prosecution Attorneys in Virginia
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.
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.
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-222
Notice of claim must be filed within 1 year for tort claims against cities, towns, and counties in Virginia.
Virginia has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.
