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Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in New York

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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Brewster & De Angelis, PLLCLaw Firm

Brewster & De Angelis, PLLC

📍Rochester, NY
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Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Malicious Prosecution · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Prison Reform · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

Brewster & De Angelis, PLLC is a Rochester, New York-based civil rights law firm with a longstanding reputation for holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. The firm has ... 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

N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5)

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

Notice of Claim Against Government90 days

N.Y. Gen. Mun. Law § 50-e

Notice of claim must be served within 90 days of the event for suits against municipalities and their employees. This is strictly enforced.

Qualified ImmunityLimited by State Law

Local Law 44 of 2021 (New York City) — N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 8-803

New York City abolished qualified immunity for NYPD officers via Local Law 44 of 2021, allowing civil rights suits without the QI defense at the city level. Statewide QI reform has been debated but not fully enacted.