Police Misconduct Attorneys in Utah
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.
AttorneyAnna Christiansen
Anna Christiansen is a civil rights attorney whose practice focuses on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. She represents individuals and families who have suffered ... Read More →
Law FirmSykes McAllister Law Offices, PLLC
Sykes McAllister Law Offices, PLLC is a civil rights and personal injury law firm dedicated to representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government entities. The firm ... Read More →
Law FirmThe Spence Law Firm, LLC
The Spence Law Firm, LLC is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation firm founded by legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence, based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With decades of experience taking on powerful government ent... Read More →
AttorneyWalter M. Mason
Walter M. Mason is a civil rights attorney with a focused practice on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. With years of experience litigating cases involving police ... 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.
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307(3)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Utah Code Ann. § 63G-7-401
Notice of claim must be filed within 1 year under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act. Failure to file is jurisdictional.
Utah has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.