California Sexual Abuse Attorney
Sexual Abuse Cases in California
Manly & Stewart is California's pre-eminent law firm, nationally-recognized for its work specializing in representation of victims of sexual offenses in civil and criminal settings. Whether it is representing a victim of a sexual offense in a civil action, or as a victim advocate pursuant to Marsy's Law, lawyers from Manly & Stewart have garnered stellar reputations for success throughout the legal community, making Manly & Stewart a leading California law firm representing survivors of
sexual abuse.
Manly & Stewart's lead attorney and principal, John C. Manly, Esq., has been litigating cases on behalf of victims of sexual crimes for over 15 years. He has been named a "Super Lawyer," as well as being selected as one of the California's "Top 100 Attorneys" by the Los Angeles Daily Journal. Known as the foremost legal civil authority on the sexual abuse crisis in the U.S. and abroad, John Manly has committed his legal skill and efforts to fighting for the rights of survivors of this ongoing crisis. Manly & Stewart is at the forefront of the legal fight to address wrongs foisted against vulnerable children and adults.
When an individual is sexually abused, he or she has the right to effective representation and compensation. This remains true regardless of whether the person was victimized by a teacher, neighbor, religious worker, coach, family member or other person. There are countless cases in which a child became the target of an individual who either lured them into sexual activity, or forced him/her into sexual activity at a young age, when he/she was far too young to make adult decisions or understand the serious criminal act that was being perpetrated. Many of these survivors have suffered long-term emotional effects from these illegal actions. California sexual abuse lawyers from Manly & Stewart have an unrivaled success rate in representation of victims in such cases, making Manly & Stewart the preeminent California law firm representing survivors of sexual crimes.
Our Firm and Our Efforts on Behalf of Survivors of Sexual Abuse
John C. Manly, Esq., and his legal team at Manly & Stewart have represented more than 150 clergy sexual abuse victims in California, including dozens of clients in the $100 million settlement against the Diocese of Orange, the $660 million settlement against the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and the $198 million settlement against the Diocese of San Diego. In Alaska, Manly & Stewart has represented approximately 300 Native Alaskan victims of sexual abuse in a $166 million settlement against the Jesuit Order, as well as victims in the Diocese of Fairbanks.
Manly & Stewart's recent work includes representing more than 75 survivors of child sexual abuse by clerics and church employees in the State of Delaware and surrounding regions. These horrifying cases include abuse that occurred after the individual involved in the crime had been identified by the church as a predator and abuser, but allowed to continue to work within the church and with children nevertheless, compounding the crime and liability for responsible parties. Manly & Stewart's legal team also represents dozens of sexual abuse clients in the States of Connecticut, South Dakota and New York. Seeking justice for survivors of sexual abuse is an important matter, allowing the individual to get financial compensation and a degree of closure. It also identifies the perpetrator and exposes them to the world as the criminals they are, helping other children to avoid the same damage.
John C. Manly, Esq., and his team at Manly & Stewart have been prominently featured in print and on broadcast news in the U.S. and abroad for their work to expose perpetrators and the men and women who cover up for them. In 2005, John C. Manly appeared in Amy Berg's Academy-Award nominated documentary "Deliver Us From Evil," which featured his role in the civil prosecution of predator priest Oliver O'Grady and the church officials who allowed O'Grady to continue abusing children.
If you or a loved one is a survivor of sexual abuse, there are few attorneys who have the qualifications and experience of this committed and passionate law firm. Fighting for the rights of survivors is our mission and our duty; we recognize the difficulty many have in coming forward, and carefully protect our clients' identities, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
Sexual Abuse Lawyer Serving California Residents
We assist our clients in all types of sexual abuse cases, including cases of
child sexual abuse, providing skilled advocacy for those who have been
sexually abused in school, suffered
coach sexual abuse,
foster care abuse,
Boy Scout abuse,
sexual abuse in sports,
sexual abuse at work, or
government sexual abuse. We are focused on providing the highest quality, confidential legal services to those who have been the victims of
clergy sexual abuse, including those abused in the following Catholic organizations, including others:
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse may involve virtually any form of contact or interaction between two people, when the purpose of the interaction is for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or any third party. Molestation, improper touching, child pornography and sexual assault may all involve the one-time or continual sexual abuse of a victim or victims. Sexual abuse may be committed against adults and children and in certain circumstances may result in serious criminal charges, with years or decades of imprisonment the sentence upon a conviction. Victims of sexual abuse can also seek justice through the civil court system. This can serve to mitigate the long-term emotional and psychological side effects of abuse by getting a sense of closure and exposing the perpetrator for what he or she is. Civil and criminal cases can help increase awareness of sexual abuse to help prevent it from occurring to others. Click here to read more about sexual abuse.
Manly & Stewart represents survivors of
incest and
sexual harassment, including
sexual harassment in school,
clergy sexual harassment,
child sexual harassment,
sexual harassment in sports,
coach sexual harassment,
elder sexual harassment,
government sexual harassment,
foster case sexual harassment,
Boy Scout sexual harassment, and
sexual harassment at work. Those who have experienced any type of
sexual hazing, including
school sexual hazing,
work sexual hazing,
government sexual hazing, or
sexual hazing on sports teams can get legal support with a proven record of success.
In cases of
sexual bullying,
internet sex crimes,
online sexual harassment,
cyber stalking,
cyber bullying,
sex with a minor,
rape,
spousal rape,
sexual assault,
social media sexual harassment, we have the experience and dedication to your case that you fully deserve. We proudly serve clients throughout
San Francisco,
Sacramento,
Stockton,
Monterey,
Oakland,
Fresno,
Bakersfield,
Los Angeles,
Long Beach,
Riverside,
Santa Ana,
San Diego,
San Bernardino and other areas in California in all types of sexual abuse cases.
Contact a California sexual abuse attorney at Manly and Stewart for recognized legal representation in seeking compensation for damages in any type of sexual abuse civil case.