Wrongful Death Attorneys in Colorado
Wrongful death attorneys represent families when a loved one is killed as a result of government or law enforcement misconduct, negligence, or excessive force. These attorneys help families understand what happened, identify who is responsible, and fight for accountability — making sure that the people who took a life answer for what they did.
AttorneyJohn Holland
John Holland is a civil rights attorney with a focus on police misconduct, excessive force, and constitutional violations committed by law enforcement and government entities. With years of litigation experience, Holland... Read More →
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 →
Law FirmRathod Mohamedbhai, LLC
Rathod Mohamedbhai, LLC is a Denver, Colorado-based civil rights law firm founded by attorneys Qusair Mohamedbhai and Siddhartha Rathod. The firm has established itself as one of Colorado's leading practices dedicated ex... Read More →
Law FirmThe Spence Law Firm, LLC
The Spence Law Firm, LLC is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation firm founded by legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence, based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With decades of experience taking on powerful government ent... Read More →
AttorneyZachary Warren
Zachary Warren is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals who have suffered violations at the hands of law enforcement and government entities. His practice is built on the principle that account... 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.