Wrongful Conviction Attorneys in Georgia
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.
AttorneyBenjamin L. Crump
Nationally acclaimed attorney Ben Crump is one of the most recognized and impactful civil rights figures in the United States. He has built a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies, municipalities,... Read More →
AttorneyMawuli Davis
Mawuli Mel Davis is a prominent civil rights attorney and partner at The Davis Bozeman Law Firm in Decatur, Georgia, widely recognized as one of the South's most dedicated advocates for victims of police misconduct and s... Read More →
Law FirmThe Cochran Firm
The Cochran Firm is one of the most recognized civil rights and personal injury law firms in the United States, built on the legendary legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., whose career defined a generation of civil rights l... 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.
Ga. Code Ann. § 9-3-33
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Ga. Code Ann. § 36-33-5
Ante litem (pre-suit) notice required within 6 months for municipal claims. State claims require notice within 12 months under Ga. Code Ann. § 50-21-26.
Georgia has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.