{"id":147751,"date":"2026-03-24T13:51:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/03\/24\/california-sex-abuse-attorneys-how-ca-sexual-abuse-victims-can-get-help-justice\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:51:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:51:26","slug":"california-sex-abuse-attorneys-how-ca-sexual-abuse-victims-can-get-help-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/03\/24\/california-sex-abuse-attorneys-how-ca-sexual-abuse-victims-can-get-help-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"California Sex Abuse Attorneys: How CA Sexual Abuse Victims Can Get Help &amp; Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"163590\" class=\"elementor elementor-163590\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2954d6b1 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"2954d6b1\" 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-5b499156\" data-id=\"5b499156\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f3c4bad elementor-widget elementor-widget-jnews_post_breadcrumb_elementor\" data-id=\"4f3c4bad\" 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-518b80c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"518b80c3\" 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\">California Sex Abuse Attorneys: How CA Sexual Abuse Victims Can Get Help &amp; Justice<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ba95f96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"2ba95f96\" 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 24, 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-274fd85c\" data-id=\"274fd85c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79972b76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"79972b76\" 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\/California-Sex-Abuse-Attorneys-How-CA-Sexual-Abuse-Victims-Can-Get-Help-Justice-1024x576.png?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-163644\" alt=\"Person being arrested for a California 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-44cf3f85 elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44cf3f85\" 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-2b2c20d7  jeg_sticky_sidebar jeg_sidebar yes\" data-id=\"2b2c20d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f340343 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"5f340343\" 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-5cd1ebe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5cd1ebe\" 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-8728756 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8728756\" 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 <a href=\"tel:2138553589\">(213)855-3589<\/a>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today. <em>(Your information will be sent to Phillips law firm located at 3101 N Central Ave # 1500, Phoenix, AZ 85012)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c94f93a elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"c94f93a\" 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=\"0\">\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_32712\">32712<\/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-591dab37\" data-id=\"591dab37\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-511bd8a6 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"511bd8a6\" 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-28729c43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28729c43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>With the passage of laws in California that grant sexual abuse victims extended timeframes and rights to take action against abusers, it is unsurprising that landmark settlements for sex abuse victims have transpired in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>While cases such as the\u00a0<a title=\"MacLaren Hall victim lawsuits\" href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/sex-abuse\/maclaren-hall-abuse-victim-lawsuit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MacLaren Hall victim lawsuits<\/a> against L.A. County shed light on a disturbing reality of sexual abuse occurring in California, the state\u2019s progressive laws have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements for victims of child abuse, clergy abuse, rape, sexual harassment, and sexual assault and battery to get justice for the sex crimes they\u2019ve undergone.<\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019ve experienced any of these traumatic sex crimes, you deserve justice. And California\u2019s progressive laws allow victims from any time period (with recently extended statutes of limitations) to pursue their abusers in civil court for rightfully owed monetary compensation.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Follow along in this comprehensive guide about California\u2019s legal statutes for abuse victims, what to look for in a California sexual abuse attorney, and a look into the step-by-step processes for receiving compensation from a civil lawsuit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6a9594 no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"4d6a9594\" 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-1291\" 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-1291\">\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:2138553589\">(213)855-3589<\/a><span>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today.\u00a0<\/span><em>(Your information will be sent to Phillips law firm located at 3101 N Central Ave # 1500, Phoenix, AZ 85012)<\/em><\/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=\"1\">\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_12294\">12294<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eac8360 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6eac8360\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Types of Abuse are Covered Under California Sex Crime Legal Statues?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-042cfc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"042cfc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>California\u2019s sex abuse laws and the recent passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 1619 giving victims that were previously unable to file claims due to statutes of limitation an extended period of time to seekout justice, protect victims of various types of sex abuse.<\/p>\n<p>If any of the following situations apply to your experience, you\u2019re entitled to compensation and should\u00a0<b>book a meeting with a California sex abuse lawyer.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Here are specific sex crimes covered under California law:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172e6001 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"172e6001\" 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. Sexual Assault &amp; Battery<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e792451 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e792451\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Sexual assault is protected under California Code, Penal Code \u2013 PEN \u00a7 243.4 (you can learn more about this law and other California sex crime laws in the source list at the bottom of the article)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A victim is able to take action if their private parts were touched without consent while restrained for the purpose of \u201csexual arousal, sexual gratification, or sexual abuse.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea7b9a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea7b9a1\" 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. Rape<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62334215 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62334215\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>California\u2019s penal code sections 261, 261.5, 262, and 264 outline the definitions and punishments for statutory, spousal, and non-spousal rape.<\/p>\n<p>Victims are entitled to take legal action if any of the following circumstances are met:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The victim was unable to give legal consent due to age, disability, being under the influence<\/li>\n<li>The victim was asleep or unconscious and unaware the assault was occurring (often referred to as date rape)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIf it is accomplished against a person\u2019s will by means of force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury on the person or another.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cperpetrator\u2019s fraudulent representation that the sexual penetration served a professional purpose when it served no professional purpose.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d2a75a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d2a75a\" 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. Statutory Rape<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa3fb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfa3fb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Sex with a minor (a person under the age of 18)\u00a0 is unlawful in California according to the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cAny person who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is not more than three years older or three years younger than the perpetrator.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAny person 21 years of age or older who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is under 16 years of age\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If, as a child, you were assaulted by an adult family member, church official, teacher, or by someone in any setting, you\u2019re entitled to take legal action against the individual that committed the crime (and their organization, e.g. a church or school, if they systematically allowed the abuse to happen.)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4597e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4597e83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Sexual Harassment<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbd9ec6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbd9ec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>California law protects victims who experienced unwanted gestures such as sexualized comments or advances. As explained by the California Department of Justice directly, \u201csexual harassment refers to both unwelcome sexual advances, or other visual, verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature and actions that create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment based on an employee\u2019s sex. Under California law, the offensive conduct need not be motivated by sexual desire but may be based upon an employee\u2019s actual or perceived sex or gender identity, actual or perceived sexual orientation, and\/or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sexual harassment can often be seen as a \u2018gray area\u2019 in the law, so you\u2019ll want to consult with a California sex abuse attorney about the circumstances surrounding your case for clarity around your ability to take legal action.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcf3a4b no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"fcf3a4b\" 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-2651\" 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-2651\">\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:2138553589\">(213)855-3589<\/a><span>. Or complete the form below and we\u2019ll connect you today.\u00a0<\/span><em>(Your information will be sent to Phillips law firm located at 3101 N Central Ave # 1500, Phoenix, AZ 85012)<\/em><\/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=\"2\">\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_52511\">52511<\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e239cd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e239cd2\" 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 Sex Crime Victims in California Can Take Legal Action<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90e71a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90e71a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Thanks to California\u2019s progressive sex crime laws and their recent legislation that extended the statutes of limitations for victims of assault that took place at any time historically, you\u2019re able to take action against your abuser by working with a California sexual abuse attorney. Follow these steps to pursue litigation against an individual (or organization if systemic abuse occurred ) and earn a payout:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a131fa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a131fa5\" 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. Talk to A California Sex Abuse Attorney<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b4f98a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b4f98a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Sex abuse attorneys in CA are familiar with the intricate details of the Golden State\u2019s laws. By talking to an attorney about the circumstances of your assault, they can confirm that your abuse is protected under California law, explain the legal process in full, and verify the type of settlement you can expect to receive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Often, attorneys are open to working on contingency, meaning your attorneys will not be compensated until you receive a settlement (meaning you won\u2019t owe anything out of pocket in the meantime.)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d55a754 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d55a754\" 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 Your Claim With California<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88d6398 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88d6398\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Once your attorney gathers the required information and supporting evidence, they will file a formal complaint on your behalf. This complaint details the events that transpired related to your\u00a0sexual abuse and the expected compensation for your suffering.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66c8d40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66c8d40\" 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. Focus on Collecting a Settlement<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7ed14a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7ed14a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Once the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/public-articles\/commercial-litigation\/the-discovery-process-in-commercial-litigation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">discovery process<\/a>\u00a0is completed, the defendant (the alleged abuser and\/or the organization that allowed for systemic abuse) and their attorneys will often move to settle ahead of the case, making it to court.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You and your legal team can either accept a settlement when the offers come through (if you feel the provided number is adequate) or negotiate with the defendant\u2019s legal team to come to more agreeable terms. If you cannot agree on a settlement amount, the case will be taken to trial.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f95127b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f95127b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get the Justice You Deserve for Your Sexual Assault Without Paying Out-of-pocket<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc7f5e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc7f5e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Sex abuse lawyers are often open to working with victims on contingency. That means your legal action to take your abuser to civil court will be cost-free until the attorney gets you the compensation you deserve in the form of a settlement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve undergone any type of sexual abuse, from sexual assault to statutory rape, you\u2019re entitled to compensation. Book a call with a California sex abuse attorney today to get started.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e37fc71 no-table-index elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"e37fc71\" 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-2381\" 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-2381\">\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:2138553589\">(213)855-3589<\/a><span>. 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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\" 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