Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Montana

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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Hillary P. Carls

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Carls Law, PLLC

📍Bozeman, MT

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Catastrophic Injury · Civil Rights · Government Misconduct · Personal Injury · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

Hillary P. Carls is a formidable trial attorney based in Bozeman, Montana, who has spent over two decades holding government agencies and law enforcement accountable in state and federal courts. She is widely regarded as... 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 Injury3 years

Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(1)

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

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Mont. Code Ann. § 2-9-301

Notice of claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 6 months of the act or omission under the Montana Tort Claims Act.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

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