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Four things to know
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What you can get paid for
A claim can cover the harm done to you, now and later.
Find out what your case is worthDeadlines vary. Act early.
How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.
Orange County sexual abuse questions we get every day
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It happened years ago. Is it too late?
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Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Sexual abuse cases in Orange County: what to know
Orange County has many school districts, churches, youth sports programs, and private schools and clinics. Survivors often come to us about abuse that happened years ago. What happened is not your fault, and it is never too early or too late to ask what your options are.
If you are in danger now, call 911. You can reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) 24/7 at 800-656-4673.
Holding institutions responsible
A civil case can be brought against the organization that let the abuse happen, not only against the abuser. An organization can be responsible when it hired or kept a dangerous person, did not supervise staff or volunteers, ignored complaints, or did not report abuse as the law requires. A civil case does not depend on a criminal case.
California rules that shape your case
- More time than before. California has changed its laws in recent years to give survivors of childhood sexual abuse much more time to bring a claim, and in some cases there is no deadline (California School Boards Association summary). Other claims can still have short deadlines. Call to find out what applies to you.
- Public institutions. Claims against public bodies, such as Orange County school districts, the County of Orange, cities such as Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine, and public colleges, can follow special rules and steps.
- Your privacy. The conversation with us is confidential. In many cases, a survivor can bring a case without their name in public court records. You decide how fast to go and what to share.
Where your case is handled
Most Orange County cases are filed in Orange County Superior Court. Many cases resolve without a trial, and a survivor's testimony is handled with care.
What to do now
- Take care of your safety and health. Counseling can help, whether or not you bring a claim.
- Keep messages, photos, letters and the names of people you told.
- Write down what you remember when you are ready: names, places and dates.
- Do not sign anything from the institution or its insurer before you get advice.
- Call us when you are ready. The call is confidential, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
Our Irvine headquarters
Our headquarters is at 18650 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 300, in Irvine. Your case team works here. We also meet you in a private place you choose, or by phone or video. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.
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