Police Misconduct Attorneys in Virginia
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.
Law FirmBreit Biniazan, PC
Breit Biniazan, PC is a Virginia-based plaintiffs' litigation firm with decades of experience representing individuals and families harmed by the negligence and misconduct of law enforcement and government entities. Foun... Read More →
AttorneyJoshua Erlich
Joshua Erlich is a prominent civil rights attorney based in Northern Virginia who has dedicated his practice to holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. He is th... Read More →
Law FirmThomas H. Roberts
Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC is a Richmond, Virginia-based civil rights law firm with a longstanding reputation for holding government entities and law enforcement accountable for constitutional violations. Founded... Read More →
AttorneyThomas J. Curcio
Thomas J. Curcio is a civil rights attorney with a focused practice on representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and government actors. He has de... 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.
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-222
Notice of claim must be filed within 1 year for tort claims against cities, towns, and counties in Virginia.
Virginia has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.