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California Catholic Church Abuse Survivors

hold the catholic church accountable

New Look Back Window
California Statute of Limitations Removed for 3 Years
1. You May Have a Second Chance at Justice
2. Receive Personal Attention on Your Case
3. You Pay Nothing Unless We're Successful For You
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This Was Not Your Fault. Hold Catholic Clergy Accountable.
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CLERGY ABUSE VICTIMS: 
SECOND CHANCE AT JUSTICE
New California Statute of Limitations on Sexual Abuse

MORE TIME TO PURSUE ACTION

New laws give Catholic Church sexual abuse survivors in California more time to file lawsuits against their abusers. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 218 into law on October 13, 2019, renewing hope for Catholic priest abuse victims. This bill gives sexual abuse victims more time to pursue justice and compensation for their abuse and pain & suffering.

California Catholic clergy abuse survivors now have until the age of 40 or five years after abuse discovery to file a lawsuit against abusers and the Catholic Church.
New California Statute of Limitations
Age increase to 40 years old
Five-year discovery period
3-year "look back window"
California's 3-year look back window opens January 1, 2020 and ends January 1, 2023.
AB218 completely removes California's statute of limitations for sexual abuse for three years. 

Within this time frame, sexual abuse survivors in California can sue abusers even if past statute of limitations made them ineligible to sue. The three-year look back window also applies to survivors whose cases expired under old statute of limitations. AB218 gives thousands of Catholic priest sexual abuse victims in California a second chance to file lawsuits for the crimes inflicted on them by the clergy in the past.
California's 3-year look back window opens January 1, 2020 and ends January 1, 2023.
CALIFORNIA CATHOLIC CHURCH ABUSE LAWYERS
For centuries the Catholic Church has hidden hundreds upon hundreds of sexual abuse cases, and only recently have released the names of abusers to the public. For years, they placed public image over the safety of children. Now is the time to fight back, hold the Church responsible, and protect future children in the Catholic Church. 

The Catholic Church failed to protect innocent children within their walls, and we aim to hold them accountable for their crimes against you. If you were sexually abused by a member of the Catholic clergy, contact us today. 
Our sexual abuse attorneys serve Catholic Church abuse survivors in California and across the nation. With the new statute of limitations in place, our California sexual abuse lawyers can pursue action against the Catholic Church and abusers so you have the chance to receive the justice and compensation you more than deserve. 
GET JUSTICE & COMPENSATION

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PERSONAL CARE AND ATTENTION

Your voice and story are valued! We understand how difficult it can be to share the story of your abuse, and we want to support you throughout the process of filing a claim against the Catholic Church. 

When you contact AVA Law Group, you talk with professionals with expertise and concern necessary to handle your case with the utmost care. We ensure you always talk with a live representative.

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COMPENSATION FOR ABUSE

Our sexual abuse attorneys have impressive records of recovering just compensation for clients. We fight tirelessly for your right to compensation for the abuse you endured in the Catholic Church. 

We understand it can't undo the crimes of the past, but  cash settlements often help sexual abuse victims on their road to recovery by covering financial burdens such as therapy and counseling. Our sexual abuse lawyers have years of experience handling even the most difficult sexual abuse cases. We fight so you can focus on healing and recovery. 

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YOU DON'T PAY UNTIL WE WIN

You don't pay a thing until we win or settle! We operate on a contingency-fee basis, so you don't pay us anything until we win or settle your case. 

Contact us today to learn if you are eligible for monetary compensation for the abuse you endured in the Catholic Church. We offer free, no obligation case evaluations 24/7, so call AVA Law Group today.
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