Wrongful Conviction Attorneys in Colorado
Wrongful conviction attorneys fight to overturn convictions where an innocent person was found guilty due to police or prosecutorial misconduct, fabricated evidence, unreliable testimony, or other failures of the justice system. These attorneys not only work to free innocent people but also pursue compensation for the years stolen from them — including cases where someone has already served their sentence and is fighting to clear their name.
Law FirmKillmer Lane, LLP
Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP is a Denver-based civil rights law firm with a long-standing reputation for holding government officials, law enforcement agencies, and municipalities accountable for constitutional violations... Read More →
Law FirmLoevy & Loevy
Loevy & Loevy is one of the most prominent civil rights law firms in the United States, founded by Jon Loevy in Chicago, Illinois. The firm has built a national reputation over more than two decades by taking on the most... 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.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102(1)(a)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-10-109
Notice of claim required within 182 days under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA). Failure to file is jurisdictional.
Law Enforcement Integrity Act (SB 217, 2020) — Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-131
Colorado abolished qualified immunity for state-level civil rights claims. Law enforcement officers may be held personally liable for constitutional violations under state law without the QI defense.