Wrongful Conviction Attorneys in Connecticut

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.

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Norm Pattis

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Pattis & Smith, LLC

📍New Haven, CT

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Malicious Prosecution · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction

Norm Pattis is a Connecticut-based civil rights and criminal defense attorney with decades of experience challenging government overreach, police misconduct, and constitutional violations. He founded Pattis & Smith, LLC,... 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 Injury3 years

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577

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

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-101a

Notice of intent to commence an action against a municipality or its employees must be filed within 6 months.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Connecticut has not abolished qualified immunity. The 2020 Police Accountability Act (PA 20-1) enacted significant reforms — including decertification and transparency measures — but did not eliminate the QI defense.