Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Texas

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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James J. Harrington IV

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Fieger Law

📍Austin, TX

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

James J. Harrington IV is a prominent Texas-based civil rights attorney with decades of experience litigating cases against law enforcement agencies, government entities, and institutions that violate the constitutional ... 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 Injury2 years

Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003

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

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 101.101

Notice of claim must be filed within 6 months of the incident under the Texas Tort Claims Act. Failure to provide timely notice bars the claim.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

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