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Attorneys in Virginia

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

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Breit Biniazan, PCLaw Firm

Breit Biniazan, PC

📍Virginia Beach, VA
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

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 →

Joshua ErlichAttorney

Joshua Erlich

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The Erlich Law Office

📍Arlington, VA
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · First Amendment · Fourth Amendment · Malicious Prosecution · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Prison Reform · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

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 →

Thomas H. RobertsLaw Firm

Thomas H. Roberts

📍Richmond, VA
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

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 →

Thomas J. CurcioAttorney

Thomas J. Curcio

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Curcio Law

📍Alexandria, VA
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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

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.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)

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

Notice of Claim Against Government365 days

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.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

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