Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Arizona

Wrongful imprisonment attorneys represent people who were unlawfully or unjustly incarcerated — whether because of a false arrest, malicious prosecution, a wrongful conviction, or a systemic failure of the justice system. These attorneys fight both to secure their clients' freedom and to pursue compensation for the devastating harm that wrongful imprisonment causes to a person's life.

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Robbins Curtin Millea & Showalter, LLC

📍Phoenix, AZ

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

Robbins Curtin Millea & Showalter, LLC is a civil rights and personal injury law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a strong focus on holding government entities and law enforcement agencies accountable for constitutio... 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 Injury2 years

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542

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

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-821.01

Notice of claim must be filed within 180 days of the event giving rise to the claim. Failure to comply is a complete bar.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Arizona has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.