Police Misconduct Attorneys in Hawaii

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.

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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.