Police Brutality Attorneys in Utah
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.
AttorneyAnna Christiansen
Anna Christiansen is a civil rights attorney whose practice focuses on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. She represents individuals and families who have suffered ... Read More →
Law FirmSykes McAllister Law Offices, PLLC
Sykes McAllister Law Offices, PLLC is a civil rights and personal injury law firm dedicated to representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government entities. The firm ... 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 →
AttorneyWalter M. Mason
Walter M. Mason is a civil rights attorney with a focused practice on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. With years of experience litigating cases involving police ... 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.
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307(3)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Utah Code Ann. § 63G-7-401
Notice of claim must be filed within 1 year under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act. Failure to file is jurisdictional.
Utah has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.