Child Victims of Abuse

California Attorneys for Victims of Child Molestation

For more than 30 years as a leading San Francisco law firm and with a century of experience combined between our partners, the noted trial lawyers at Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP have championed the cause of vulnerable children and adolescents who have been sexually abused and molested by trusted authority figures.

Our law firm is nationally renown for its experience, reputation and results. We also have the resources, determination, legal knowledge and creativity to thoroughly investigate, prepare and present sexual abuse, physical abuse and child molestation cases.

More than 300 California educators had their teaching licenses revoked or suspended for sex offenses from 2001 through 2005

If you think you have detected the warning signs of sexual abuse in a child or adolescent, contact us immediately by toll-free phone, fax or e-mail to schedule a free confidential consultation.

Evidence Gathering, Electronic Presentations

We take depositions of any witnesses and of the perpetrator’s supervisors and organizational leaders, and we obtain relevant personnel files and records. We seek all relevant facts and evidence to establish psychological harm and to demonstrate fault within the organization in cases of institutional abuse.

We lead the way in the field of courtroom technology and electronic presentations that allow juries in child molestation cases to understand large amounts of evidence in short periods of time. Our use of technology clarifies complex issues, highlights inconsistencies in testimonies and efficiently presents all available facts and information for the juries to consider in an efficient manner. We've shown that computer applications, short film clips and other dramatically effective electronic media can lead to larger settlements and verdicts and shorter trials.

Send Them a Message

We realize that no amount of money can sufficiently reverse the bodily and emotional damage done in child molestation causes. On the other hand, impressive damage awards can send powerful messages to trusted, esteemed institutions and other organizations that harbor predators by reassigning them to other positions or locations.

Such settlements can serve to encourage schools, day care providers and churches, for examples, to report any abuse and neglect and to screen and monitor workers who come in regular contact with children and teenagers. Financial compensation for victims can also defray the onerous expense of long-term psychotherapy and psychiatric care.

Our lawyers devote their attention to every case that we accept. We prepare each case as if it's going to trial and communicate honestly and compassionately with each client's family during every phase of the abuse action.

Contact Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP

At our esteemed San Francisco law firm, our caring lawyers represent the vulnerable victims of child sexual abuse by individuals, trusted authority figures and institutions. Contact us immediately by toll-free phone, fax or e-mail for a free confidential consultation if your child or one you know has been victimized by a sexual predator.

We are available by e-mail 24/7 or you can leave a message and we will promptly return your call. We also interpret the Spanish language.