Oakland Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Justice, Accountability, and the Compensation Your Deserve

Aishah Shahidah Simmons, a survivor of sexual abuse, explained that “when people ask me about what made the biggest difference in my healing, I tell them that I was believed and tremendously loved. I never felt blamed or shamed into silence.” If you are an Oakland sexual abuse survivor, the caring and compassionate, experienced and dedicated legal team at The Doan Law Firm is here for you. You can connect with a skillful and tenacious Oakland sexual abuse lawyer any time by calling us at (510) 925-0000.

Extended Deadline to File an Oakland Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

California law recently was changed to permit adults the ability to take legal action and seek justice in a case involving their sexual abuse as a child. Specifically, California law now allows a person of any age a period of three years beginning on January 1, 2020, to file a lawsuit seeking accountability and compensation associated with child sexual abuse, no matter how long ago the incident occurred.

We are more than halfway through the time period during which an adult of any age can pursue a lawsuit for sexual abuse or sexual assault that occurred when that individual was a child. Because of this unique opportunity to seek justice and accountability, if you were sexually abused or assaulted as a child, you are wise to seek legal counsel now.

You can arrange an appointment with an experienced, dedicated Oakland sexual abuse lawyer right now by calling The Doan Law Firm at (510) 925-0000. You cannot wait, anticipating that the period to file a California sexual abuse lawsuit will be extended beyond the window that opened at the beginning of 2020.

40-Year Statute of Limitations for a Victim of Child Sexual Abuse

The same California law, the California Child Victims Act or Assembly Bill 218, greatly expanded the general statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases. According to the California Child Victims Act, a child sexual abuse survivor now generally has until the age of 40 to file a lawsuit seeking justice, accountability, and compensation. An experienced Oakland sexual abuse attorney can answer any questions you might have about this new law and pursuing a California claim for compensation for sexual assault.

Hold All Parties Responsible

An important element of a California sexual abuse claim is to ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable. In many cases, beyond the actual perpetrator of sexual abuse, other parties may also be responsible. For example, in a school or academic setting, the administration may also be deemed responsible for incidents involving child sexual abuse. In a church, the church hierarchy may also be considered liable for the sexual abuse perpetrated upon a child.

A seasoned, skilled Oakland sexual abuse lawyer is in the best possible position to ensure that all responsible parties are brought to justice and accountability. This is an element of a California sexual abuse claim that necessitates the assistance of an experienced attorney.

The Doan Law Firm Fights for You

If you are an Oakland sexual abuse survivor, you can connect with The Doan Law Firm any time of the day or night by calling us at (510) 925-0000. We keep our Oakland sexual abuse lawyer hotline staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including all major holidays.

We can schedule an initial consultation with an Oakland sexual abuse attorney at our offices in Oakland:

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We can also arrange a consultation with an experienced, caring Oakland sexual abuse lawyer at your home or at any other location that is convenient and comfortable for you. A virtual consultation can also be arranged online as well. A consultation is completely confidential. There is never an attorney fee charged for an initial consultation with a Doan Law Firm Oakland sexual abuse lawyer.

The Doan Law Firm makes a key attorney fee guarantee to you. As a survivor of sexual abuse, you have enough to contend with that you do not the added of burden of worrying about coming up with money to pay for important legal representation. The Doan Law Firm never charges an attorney fee unless we win your case for you.