{"id":147260,"date":"2026-03-23T13:57:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T21:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/03\/23\/finding-an-illinois-sex-abuse-attorney-getting-justice-for-sex-abuse-in-illinois\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T21:57:50","slug":"finding-an-illinois-sex-abuse-attorney-getting-justice-for-sex-abuse-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/03\/23\/finding-an-illinois-sex-abuse-attorney-getting-justice-for-sex-abuse-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding an Illinois Sex Abuse Attorney: Getting Justice for Sex Abuse in Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"163594\" class=\"elementor elementor-163594\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18d4649b elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"18d4649b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-119e870f\" data-id=\"119e870f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-598eeccb elementor-widget elementor-widget-jnews_post_breadcrumb_elementor\" data-id=\"598eeccb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jnews_post_breadcrumb_elementor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"jeg_custom_breadcrumb_wrapper   \">\n<div><span class=\"\"><br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><span class=\"\"><br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">For the Public<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><span class=\"breadcrumb_last_link\"><br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/sex-abuse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sex Abuse<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d450b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59d450b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding an Illinois Sex Abuse Attorney: Getting Justice for Sex Abuse in Illinois<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f205dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"7f205dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-01df231 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/author\/attorney-at-law-magazine\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"96\" width=\"96\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"elementor-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/job-manager-uploads\/company_logo\/2018\/04\/AALM-Square-Logo-Purple-96x96.jpg?resize=96%2C96&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Attorney at Law Magazine\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">By<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAttorney at Law Magazine\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-2ce3eea elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 23, 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bb5d6c9\" data-id=\"4bb5d6c9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e9ffe2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3e9ffe2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Finding-an-Illinois-Sex-Abuse-Attorney-Getting-Justice-for-Sex-Abuse-in-Illinois-1024x576.png?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-163645\" alt=\"Two people involved in an Illinois sex abuse case\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47040153 elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47040153\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cc88609  jeg_sticky_sidebar jeg_sidebar yes\" data-id=\"7cc88609\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c34aab9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"c34aab9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='\"headings_by_tags\":[\"h2\",\"h3\"],\"exclude_headings_by_selector\":\".no-table-index\",\"marker_view\":\"bullets\",\"icon\":\"value\":\"\",\"library\":\"\",\"min_height\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":0,\"sizes\":[],\"min_height_tablet\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[],\"min_height_mobile\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[]' data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5c45be elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d5c45be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Helpline-for-Victims-of-Sexual-Abuse-1024x1024.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-173917\" alt=\"Confidential Helpline for Victims of Sexual Abuse\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b03a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36b03a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:18722421085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(872)242-1085<\/a>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3a0e95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"b3a0e95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"gf_browser_unknown gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework\" data-form-theme=\"gravity-theme\" data-form-index=\"6\">\n<div class=\"gform_heading\">\n<p class=\"gform_description\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gform-body gform_body\">\n<div class=\"gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below\">\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_1\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row\">\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">First<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_6\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">Last<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_4\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_4\">Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_email\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_3\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_3\">Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_phone\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_8\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Address<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container has_city has_state ginput_container_address gform-grid-row\">\n                        <span class=\"ginput_left address_city ginput_address_city gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                    <label for=\"input_71_8_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">City<\/label><br \/>\n                                 <\/span><span class=\"ginput_right address_state ginput_address_state gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                        <label for=\"input_71_8_4\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">State \/ Province \/ Region<\/label><br \/>\n                                      <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_clear gf_clear_complex\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_13\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_13\">Age<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_number\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_5\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_5\">Select Sexual Abuse Type<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_select\">Select Sexual Abuse TypeClergy AbuseAggravated AssaultChild AbuseSexual HarassmentRapeStatutory RapeDate RapeNot Sure<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_14\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_14\">Facility Question<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_text\"> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_6\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_6\">Message<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_textarea\"><textarea name=\"input_6\" class=\"textarea small\" rows=\"10\" cols=\"50\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gform_footer top_label\"><\/div>\n<p>                        <label class=\"apbct_special_field\" for=\"apbct__email_id__gravity_form_92752\">92752<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72a9cfb5\" data-id=\"72a9cfb5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5421053c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"5421053c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='\"headings_by_tags\":[\"h2\",\"h3\"],\"exclude_headings_by_selector\":\".no-table-index\",\"marker_view\":\"bullets\",\"icon\":\"value\":\"\",\"library\":\"\",\"min_height\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":0,\"sizes\":[],\"min_height_tablet\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[],\"min_height_mobile\":\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":[]' data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78f95a4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78f95a4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>In Chicago and the state as a whole, reports of sexual assault in Illinois have increased significantly in recent years. While this tragically shines a light on frequent and systemic abuse by individuals (that are often perpetuated by organizations like churches), the increase in criminal and civil lawsuits is representative of victims taking action to get justice for their suffering.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Illinois is among the most progressive states when it comes to sex abuse legislation and the actions that victims are allowed to take to seek justice. In this guide, you\u2019ll come to understand the laws that protect sexual assault victims in Illinois and the steps that can be taken in civil court to get you the financial compensation and justice you deserve.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64018664 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64018664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Under What Circumstances Are Illinois Sex Abuse Victims Allowed to Take Legal Action? <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1841d35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1841d35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Illinois law codifies sexual assault, rape, child abuse and statutory rape, and other key types of sex abuse and has progressive laws for taking action against individual abusers and organizations like clergies that allow systemic abuse to take place.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If any of the following circumstances apply to you, you\u2019re entitled to financial compensation and can work with an Illinois sex abuse attorney to file a civil case.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-656b9881 no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"656b9881\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1701\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Need a Lawyer?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1701\">\n<p><span>Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:18722421085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(872)242-1085<\/a><span>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_browser_unknown gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework\" data-form-theme=\"gravity-theme\" data-form-index=\"7\">\n<div class=\"gform_heading\">\n<p class=\"gform_description\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gform-body gform_body\">\n<div class=\"gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below\">\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_1\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row\">\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">First<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_6\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">Last<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_4\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_4\">Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_email\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_3\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_3\">Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_phone\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_8\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Address<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container has_city has_state ginput_container_address gform-grid-row\">\n                        <span class=\"ginput_left address_city ginput_address_city gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                    <label for=\"input_71_8_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">City<\/label><br \/>\n                                 <\/span><span class=\"ginput_right address_state ginput_address_state gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                        <label for=\"input_71_8_4\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">State \/ Province \/ Region<\/label><br \/>\n                                      <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_clear gf_clear_complex\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_13\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_13\">Age<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_number\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_5\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_5\">Select Sexual Abuse Type<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_select\">Select Sexual Abuse TypeClergy AbuseAggravated AssaultChild AbuseSexual HarassmentRapeStatutory RapeDate RapeNot Sure<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_14\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_14\">Facility Question<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_text\"> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_6\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_6\">Message<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_textarea\"><textarea name=\"input_6\" class=\"textarea small\" rows=\"10\" cols=\"50\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gform_footer top_label\"><\/div>\n<p>                        <label class=\"apbct_special_field\" for=\"apbct__email_id__gravity_form_17598\">17598<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-103c0f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"103c0f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sexual Assault or Rape<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ea868f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ea868f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>As explained in Illinois Statutes Chapter 720, \u201cA person commits criminal sexual assault if that person commits an act of sexual penetration and (1) uses force or threat of force; (2) knows that the victim is unable to understand the nature of the act or is unable to give knowing consent; (3) is a family member of the victim, and the victim is under 18 years of age; or (4) is 17 years of age or over and holds a position of trust, authority, or supervision in relation to the victim, and the victim is at least 13 years of age but under 18 years of age.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a08624d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a08624d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aggravated Sexual Assault<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3846bf70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3846bf70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>\u201cA person commits aggravated criminal sexual assault if that person commits criminal sexual assault and any of the following aggravating circumstances exist during the commission of the offense or, for purposes of paragraph (7), occur as part of the same course of conduct as the commission of the offense:\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A person displays, threatens to use, or legitimately utilizes a weapon, including firearms or an object, to pressure a victim to perform a sexual act.<\/li>\n<li>The victim receives bodily harm.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The victim (or any person) is threatened or endangered by the assailant\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The victim is above the age of 60<\/li>\n<li>The victim has a physical or intellectual disability<\/li>\n<li>The victim is forced to ingest a controlled substance during the assault<\/li>\n<li>A firearm is discharged during the assault\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87d841f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87d841f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ac3a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25ac3a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Child abuse and statutory rape are penalties under Illinois sex abuse laws.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA person commits predatory criminal sexual assault of a child if that person is 17 years of age or older, and commits an act of contact, however slight, between the sex organ or anus of one person and the part of the body of another for the purpose of sexual gratification or arousal of the victim or the accused, or an act of sexual penetration, and: (1) the victim is under 13 years of age; or (2) the victim is under 13 years of age and that person: (A) is armed with a firearm; (B) personally discharges a firearm during the commission of the offense; (C) causes great bodily harm to the victim that: (i) results in permanent disability; or (ii) is life-threatening; or (D) delivers (by injection, inhalation, ingestion, transfer of possession, or any other means) any controlled substance to the victim without the victim\u2019s consent or by threat or deception, for other than medical purposes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3440821 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3440821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does the Process of Working With an Illinois Sex Abuse Attorney Work? <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-873fa48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"873fa48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Illinois sex abuse attorneys are committed to getting sex assault victims in Chicago and across the state the justice they deserve. Here is the process you need to take to work with an attorney to earn financial compensation through a civil tort lawsuit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-486458d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"486458d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Contact a Sex Abuse Attorney <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcf70e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcf70e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>The first step to getting justice is contacting an Illinois sex abuse attorney and telling them your story. Upon hearing the details of your abuse, the attorney can proceed to file a claim with the state to take legal action against your abuser (and any organization like a clergy that allowed the abuse to take place) based on the evidence.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3f5cd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3f5cd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. File a Claim in Court<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3b1076 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3b1076\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Once your attorney has collected all the required information and assembled corroborative evidence, they may proceed to file an official complaint for you. This document will explain the details of your sexual abuse and outline the damages being sought.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7bd4e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7bd4e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Aim for a Settlement <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2d4175 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2d4175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Beyond the discovery process, your alleged abuser and\/or their organization (the defendant) will commonly attempt to reach a settlement before the case is taken to court.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Should the defendant(s) propose a financial settlement, you will have the option to agree to this offer instead of proceeding to trial. It is common for the vast majority of cases to reach a settlement prior to trial. Typically, there is a negotiation process to determine a fair settlement amount, which can vary in duration from months to years.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29cecc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"29cecc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Work with a Sex Abuse Attorney to Get Justice Without Spending Money Up Front<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9950402 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9950402\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Sex abuse attorneys commonly offer their services to victims of sexual assault without requiring any upfront payment. This ensures that you can seek justice in court against your abuser without any financial burden, as your lawyer will only be compensated if they secure the settlement you are entitled to.<\/p>\n<p>No matter the nature of the sexual assault you\u2019ve endured, whether it\u2019s rape or abuse by a member of the clergy, you have a right to compensation. Begin the process by scheduling a consultation with an Illinois attorney specializing in sex abuse cases, who will advocate for your right to justice against the perpetrator.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b828d6a no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"b828d6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1931\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Need a Lawyer?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1931\">\n<p><span>Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:18722421085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(872)242-1085<\/a><span>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_browser_unknown gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework\" data-form-theme=\"gravity-theme\" data-form-index=\"8\">\n<div class=\"gform_heading\">\n<p class=\"gform_description\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gform-body gform_body\">\n<div class=\"gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below\">\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_1\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row\">\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">First<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <label for=\"input_71_1_6\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">Last<\/label><br \/>\n                                                <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_4\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_4\">Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_email\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_3\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_3\">Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_phone\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<fieldset class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_hidden_label gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_8\">\n<legend class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex\">Address<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend>\n<div class=\"ginput_complex ginput_container has_city has_state ginput_container_address gform-grid-row\">\n                        <span class=\"ginput_left address_city ginput_address_city gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                    <label for=\"input_71_8_3\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">City<\/label><br \/>\n                                 <\/span><span class=\"ginput_right address_state ginput_address_state gform-grid-col\"><\/p>\n<p>                                        <label for=\"input_71_8_4\" class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text\">State \/ Province \/ Region<\/label><br \/>\n                                      <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gf_clear gf_clear_complex\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_13\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_13\">Age<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_number\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_5\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_5\">Select Sexual Abuse Type<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_select\">Select Sexual Abuse TypeClergy AbuseAggravated AssaultChild AbuseSexual HarassmentRapeStatutory RapeDate RapeNot Sure<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_14\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_14\">Facility Question<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_text\"> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label gfield_visibility_visible\" data-js-reload=\"field_71_6\"><label class=\"gfield_label gform-field-label\" for=\"input_71_6\">Message<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ginput_container ginput_container_textarea\"><textarea name=\"input_6\" class=\"textarea small\" rows=\"10\" cols=\"50\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gform_footer top_label\"><\/div>\n<p>                        <label class=\"apbct_special_field\" for=\"apbct__email_id__gravity_form_55962\">55962<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39023828 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39023828\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sources:<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3870b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3870b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul>\n<li><a 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