Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Illinois
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.
AttorneyRobert J. Levant
Robert J. Levant is a Chicago-based civil rights attorney with decades of experience representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. He has built a rep... Read More →
Law FirmSalvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. is one of Illinois's most prominent and respected plaintiffs' litigation firms, with decades of experience holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for civil ... 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.
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
745 Ill. Comp. Stat. 10/8-102
Notice of injury to a local public entity or its employee must be filed within 1 year of the date of injury under the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act.
SAFE-T Act / Pretrial Fairness Act (HB 3653, 2021) — 775 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/1-101 et seq.
The Illinois Human Rights Act does not provide a qualified immunity defense for state civil rights claims against government employees. The SAFE-T Act (HB 3653, 2021) also enacted significant police accountability reforms.