Police Misconduct Attorneys in Connecticut
Police misconduct attorneys represent people who were harmed by unlawful or abusive behavior by law enforcement — including illegal searches and seizures, racial profiling, unlawful stops, retaliatory arrests, reckless pursuits, and officers who framed or planted evidence on innocent people. Whether it was a single officer or a pattern of behavior across a department, these attorneys know how to build a case and hold law enforcement accountable for violating the rights of the people they are supposed to protect.
AttorneyAntonio Ponvert, III
For decades, Antonio Ponvert, III has established himself as a fierce adversary against government overreach, police brutality, and correction-system violence. After joining Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC in 1999, Ponvert d... Read More →
AttorneyNorm Pattis
Norm Pattis is a Connecticut-based civil rights and criminal defense attorney with decades of experience challenging government overreach, police misconduct, and constitutional violations. He founded Pattis & Smith, LLC,... Read More →
Law FirmSabatini & Associates, LLC
Sabatini & Associates, LLC is a Pennsylvania-based civil rights law firm with a focused practice on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. The... 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.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-101a
Notice of intent to commence an action against a municipality or its employees must be filed within 6 months.
Connecticut has not abolished qualified immunity. The 2020 Police Accountability Act (PA 20-1) enacted significant reforms — including decertification and transparency measures — but did not eliminate the QI defense.