Police Misconduct Attorneys in West 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.
AttorneyBen Salango
Ben Salango is a powerhouse in West Virginia litigation, having built a career on securing hundreds of millions of dollars for individuals who have been failed by institutional power. Based in Charleston, his work at Sal... Read More →
AttorneyTeresa Toriseva
Teresa Toriseva is a prominent civil rights and personal injury attorney based in Wheeling, West Virginia, with a distinguished record of holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for constitut... 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.
W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
No general pre-suit notice requirement under the West Virginia Governmental Tort Claims and Insurance Reform Act. Claims must be filed within the 2-year SOL.
West Virginia has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.