Police Misconduct Attorneys in Minnesota
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.
AttorneyJ. Ashwin Madia
J. Ashwin Madia is a Minneapolis-based civil rights and personal injury attorney and founding partner of Madia Newville LLC. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, Madia has built a reputation as a tenacio... Read More →
Law FirmStorms Dworak, LLC
Storms Dworak, LLC is a civil rights law firm dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and government actors. The firm focuses on h... Read More →
AttorneyWilliam Jungbauer
William Jungbauer is a seasoned civil rights and personal injury attorney based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, practicing with Yaeger & Jungbauer Barristers, PLC. He has dedicated a significant portion of his lega... 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.
Minn. Stat. § 541.05(1)(5)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations. Note: the general personal injury SOL in this state is 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)), but federal courts apply the longer catch-all period for § 1983 claims.
Minn. Stat. § 466.05
Notice of claim against a political subdivision must be served within 180 days of the event. Note: § 1983 borrows Minnesota's 6-year catch-all SOL, not the 2-year personal injury period.
Public Safety and Community Resilience Act (2023); Minnesota Human Rights Act — Minn. Stat. § 363A.13
The Minnesota Human Rights Act does not provide a qualified immunity defense for state civil rights claims. Following the murder of George Floyd, Minnesota enacted significant police accountability legislation expanding officer liability.