Police Misconduct Attorneys in Florida
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.
AttorneyBenjamin L. Crump
Nationally acclaimed attorney Ben Crump is one of the most recognized and impactful civil rights figures in the United States. He has built a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies, municipalities,... Read More →
AttorneyJohn M. Phillips
John M. Phillips is a nationally recognized civil rights and personal injury attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountab... Read More →
AttorneyStuart Grossman
Stuart Grossman is a prominent South Florida civil rights and plaintiff's litigation attorney with decades of experience representing individuals against government entities, law enforcement agencies, and powerful instit... Read More →
Law FirmThe Cochran Firm
The Cochran Firm is one of the most recognized civil rights and personal injury law firms in the United States, built on the legendary legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., whose career defined a generation of civil rights l... 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.
Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Fla. Stat. § 768.28(6)(a)
Written notice of the claim must be presented to the agency and the Department of Financial Services before filing suit. The agency then has 6 months to respond before suit may be brought.
Florida has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims. Note: Florida's personal injury SOL was reduced from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 (HB 837).