Police Brutality Attorneys in Hawaii

Police brutality attorneys represent people who were harmed by law enforcement officers who used more force than the situation required — including beatings, chokeholds, shootings, Taser deployments, K-9 attacks, and dangerous restraint techniques that cut off a person's ability to breathe. If you were seriously injured or a loved one was killed by an officer who went too far, these attorneys can investigate what happened, identify who is responsible, and fight to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.

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Chase H. Livingston

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Davis Levin Livingston

📍Honolulu, HI

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

Chase H. Livingston is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and government officials. His practice c... 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.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government365 days

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 661-5

Notice of claim against the State must be filed within 2 years. County and municipal claims may have shorter notice periods under local ordinances.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Hawaii has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.