Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Missouri

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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ArchCity Defenders

📍St. Louis, MO

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

ArchCity Defenders is a nonprofit civil rights law firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 2009 by attorney Thomas Harvey and a group of public defenders. The organization was established to address systemic injust... 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 Injury5 years

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)

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

Notice of Claim Against Government90 days

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.625

Notice of claim against a governmental entity may be required within 90 days under the Missouri Sovereign Immunity Act. Requirements vary by entity.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

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