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Wrongful Conviction Attorneys in Maryland

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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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

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101

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

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-304

Notice of claim required within 180 days for local government tort claims. State claims require notice within 1 year under State Gov't § 12-106.

Qualified ImmunityLimited by State Law

Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety §§ 3-501 et seq.

The Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 expanded civil liability for law enforcement misconduct and limited certain officer protections under state law, creating accountability mechanisms beyond the federal § 1983 framework.