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Attorneys in Utah

Attorneys and firms with a proven record against law enforcement in Utah.

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Anna ChristiansenAttorney

Anna Christiansen

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Christensen & Jensen

📍Salt Lake City, UT
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Appellate Law · Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · Due Process · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

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 →

Sykes McAllister Law Offices, PLLCLaw Firm

Sykes McAllister Law Offices, PLLC

📍Salt Lake City, UT
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

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 →

The Spence Law Firm, LLCLaw Firm

The Spence Law Firm, LLC

📍Jackson Hole, WY
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Also serves: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Government Misconduct · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

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 →

Walter M. MasonAttorney

Walter M. Mason

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Dewsnup King Olsen Worel Havas

📍Salt Lake City, UT
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Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · Death in Custody · False Arrest · Medical Neglect · Monell Claims · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

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.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury4 years

Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307(3)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government365 days

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.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Utah has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.