Police Misconduct Attorneys in Maine
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.
AttorneyBraden A. Beard
Braden A. Beard 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 is de... Read More →
AttorneyTravis M. Brennan
Travis M. Brennan is a civil rights attorney based in California with a practice focused on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. He has dedi... 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.
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 8107
Notice of claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 180 days of the act or omission under the Maine Tort Claims Act.
Maine has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.