Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Utah

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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Anna Christiansen

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Christensen & Jensen

📍Salt Lake City, UT

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Appellate Law · Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · Due Process · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

Anna Christiansen is a civil rights attorney whose practice focuses on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. She represents individuals and families who have suffered ... 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 Injury4 years

Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307(3)

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

Notice of Claim Against Government365 days

Utah Code Ann. § 63G-7-401

Notice of claim must be filed within 1 year under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act. Failure to file is jurisdictional.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

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