Child Sexual Abuse and Molestation/School Injuries

Protecting Children, Demanding Accountability

Our lawyers bring virtually unmatched experience and advocacy to bear in child sexual abuse and molestation cases. Such cases can occur in one or more of the following contexts:

Teachers molesting students
Coaches abusing children
Administrators assaulting youth
Clergy members exploiting children
Neighbors molesting children
Relative molesting children
Foster parents abusing minors
Children assaulting other children

In each situation, adults who work with or gain access to children on a regular basis receive a level of trust from those children and their parents that is, unfortunately, not always deserved. When the unthinkable happens, it can cause lifelong harm and create complex legal challenges. We understand the harm that can result in such cases, and we are experts at mastering the legal hurdles that follow such incidents.

Tom Cifarelli is highly experienced representing victims of child sexual abuse or molestation. He has written and lectured extensively in this area and has represented numerous victims in such cases, obtaining tens of millions of dollars in compensation for them. If you or your child has been sexually molested or abused by a teacher, administrator, coach, clergy member or neighbor, contact us to discuss your options for obtaining compensation.

Recognized Advocates for Child Sexual Abuse Victims

Our lawyers are committed to upholding the rights and fair compensation of child sexual abuse victims. We pursue legal cases against institutions such as schools, youth organizations and churches to hold them responsible for failing to adequately supervise the behavior of their staff and the welfare of the children in their care.

Strength and Experience when You Need it Most

Attorney Thomas A. Cifarelli is widely recognized as one of the leading attorneys on behalf of victims of child sexual abuse and molestation. He has written extensively on the subject and has lectured throughout the country to attorneys, educators and others responsible for supervising children. He has successfully litigated and settled many major child sexual abuse cases involving school districts, the clergy, youth organizations, foster care systems, and others, winning several record-setting victories for victims and recovering tens of millions of dollars for those abused by others. Mr. Cifarelli and his relevant case involvement have been featured in many magazines and news articles.

We know you have many questions and we would be happy to schedule a free and confidential initial consultation to discuss your concerns. Contact us to get help from experienced and compassionate attorneys.

Skilled at Responding to Other School Injuries

When you place your child in a school, you place your trust in that institution to keep your child safe. If the school fails to live up to that trust, we can help you seek compensation.

If your child was injured by a school's failure to administer necessary medication, keep first aid supplies on hand or supervise the use of dangerous playground equipment, or by any other action or inaction of school staff, the school may be legally liable.

Some of these incidents can lead to massive, traumatic injuries, resulting in significant medical costs and long-term consequences. You deserve an opportunity to get compensation if the school could have prevented the injury. We can help.

At The Cifarelli Law Firm, LLP, we represent clients throughout Southern California, including the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Diego, Riverside, Santa Monica, Long Beach and Pomona; and other locations in Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino, Riverside, as well as San Francisco.