Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Maine

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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Braden A. Beard

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Johnson, Webbert & Beard

📍Portland, ME

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

Braden A. Beard is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and government officials. His practice is de... 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 Injury6 years

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752

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

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 8107

Notice of claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 180 days of the act or omission under the Maine Tort Claims Act.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

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