Los Angeles Sexual Assault Lawyer

Sexual violence is a growing problem in California despite the ever-increasing public awareness of the egregious nature of this crime. While a sexual assault can lead to criminal prosecution, survivors can also bring a civil lawsuit against the attacker or any involved third parties with help from a Los Angeles sexual assault lawyer.

If someone sexually assaults you, you should immediately call the police and seek medical treatment at a hospital. You can also contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to help you obtain compensation for the harm you have suffered.

Our team at J&Y Law fights for the rights of victims of sexual violence. We have over six decades of combined experience that we can apply to your claim when you call or complete our online contact form. 

When to Call a Sexual Assault Lawyer in Los Angeles

The professionals recommend that you reach out to a sexual assault attorney for help quickly after any form of non-consensual sexual contact. Getting legal help fast can ensure you have someone on your side who will protect your best interests and give you the support you need in this challenging time. 

We Help With Civil Claims

Our sexual abuse lawyers handle civil actions in Los Angeles. A civil claim allows you to seek financial compensation from the party responsible for the abuse you experience. Civil cases require a lower standard of proof than criminal cases. It is only necessary to demonstrate that it is more likely than not that the attacker committed the assault.

In some cases, your attacker may also face criminal charges. Criminal convictions for sexual crimes can result in jail time, fines, and other penalties. You can learn more by contacting a Los Angeles sexual assault lawyer. 

What Is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault can refer to many types of sexual contact that is non-consensual, including:

• Inappropriate touching
• Rape or attempted rape
• Child molestation and statutory rape
• Incest
• Voyeurism
• Exhibitionism
• Sexual harassment

These acts can come at the hands of strangers, acquaintances, and even intimate partners and family members. While women are more often victims of sexual violence, men can also experience sexual assault.

Sexual assault often leads to long-lasting physical and emotional harm. Many victims struggle with depression, abuse drugs or alcohol, or suffer from suicidal thoughts. Survivors may feel alone, helpless, and frustrated, especially when perpetrators escape prosecution.

Types of Sexual Assault Claims We Handle

You can turn to our professional team for assistance with many types of sexual assault or abuse claims. For example, we’re here to help if you need to talk to a:

• Los Angeles Lyft Sexual Assault Lawyer: Lyft drivers sometimes sexually assault passengers they pick up. Our legal team can help sexual abuse victims after this form of assault. 
• Los Angeles Uber Sexual Assault Lawyer: You may need immediate legal support after an act of sexual assault perpetrated by an Uber driver. We may help you seek monetary compensation for the harm you experience. 
• Los Angeles Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse Lawyer: Adults in positions of power in the Boy Scouts organization sometimes engage in child sexual abuse. We’re here to help you take legal action if you or a loved one experiences this type of abuse. 
• Los Angeles Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Lawyer: We’re ready to help if a loved one experiences sexual misconduct while staying in a nursing home or another care facility. We stand ready to support all sexual assault survivors. 

The above list contains only examples of the types of sexual assault claims we handle. You can reach out to us and discuss the specifics of your circumstances with a professional sexual abuse attorney. 

How We Help Sexual Assault Victims

At J&Y Law, we will provide you with support and knowledge and fight to obtain monetary damages for the physical and emotional harm you have suffered as a result of the assault.

Our personal injury attorneys understand the sensitive nature of these cases and will compassionately and confidentially help you navigate the complicated legal process. The financial, emotional, and physical burden following a sexual assault is not one that you should bear alone. Having our attorneys assisting you in fighting for your rights will help you regain your sense of personal empowerment.

We may help you file a claim directly against the individuals who assaulted you. Depending on the circumstances, you may also be able to bring a lawsuit against a third party, such as a place of business, school, or other entity, for failing to provide adequate security.

Compensation Available After an Act of Sexual Assault

You may be entitled to compensation for all the economic and non-economic losses you sustain due to an act of sexual assault. Our firm may help sexual abuse survivors get the funds they need to pay for:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Psychological counseling
• Present and future medical expenses
• Loss of present and future wages

In some cases, you may also qualify for restitution from the California Victim’s Compensation Fund. We can provide a risk-free initial consultation to discuss your legal options and the next steps you should take after an act of assault in Southern California. 

Two Active Revival Windows Give Adult Survivors More Time to File 

California currently has two separate revival windows open under California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.16. They operate independently, cover different circumstances, and close on different dates.

The AB 2777 Window — Closes December 31, 2026

The Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act, signed by Governor Newsom on September 19, 2022, applies to survivors who were 18 or older at the time of the assault, where the assault occurred on or after January 1, 2009, and where the civil claim would otherwise be barred. For actions commenced on or after January 1, 2019, such claims may be commenced until December 31, 2026. This window applies to claims against individual perpetrators and against institutions, without requiring an allegation of a cover-up.

Two conditions block revival under AB 2777: the claim was litigated to a final judgment before January 1, 2023, or it was resolved through a written settlement before that date. If neither condition applies, the claim may still be filed before the window closes.

The AB 250 Window — Closes December 31, 2027

California Assembly Bill 250, signed by Governor Newsom on October 13, 2025, and effective January 1, 2026, created a separate two-year revival window for time-barred adult sexual assault claims involving private institutions. To qualify, a survivor must allege that one or more entities are legally responsible for damages arising out of the assault, and that an entity — including its officers, directors, representatives, employees, or agents — engaged in, or attempted, a cover-up of a previous instance or allegations of sexual assault by the alleged perpetrator.

AB 250 also revives claims against the individual perpetrator when brought alongside qualifying entity claims. Failure to allege a cover-up as to one entity does not bar claims against other entities or the perpetrator — each defendant is evaluated independently. Entity claims still require the plaintiff to satisfy the full statutory allegations, including legal responsibility and a cover-up or attempted cover-up by at least one entity.

AB 250 expressly excludes claims against public entities. Claims resolved by final judgment before January 1, 2026, or by written settlement before that date, cannot be revived under AB 250.

What Both Windows Have in Common

Neither window requires a prior criminal conviction, criminal charges, or a police report. The civil standard of proof — that the assault more likely than not occurred — is lower than the criminal standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. A civil case can move forward regardless of whether a criminal prosecution was ever filed or resulted in a conviction.

The baseline statute of limitations for adult sexual assault civil claims under CCP § 340.16(a) remains 10 years from the date of the last act, or three years from the date the survivor discovered a resulting injury or illness, whichever is later. Both revival windows operate on top of that baseline for claims that had already expired. If your claim is still within the standard deadline, no revival statute is required.

If you are unsure which window applies — or whether either does — the only way to know is to speak with an attorney while both remain open.

Talk to Us After Sexual Assault in Los Angeles

You can reach out to a Los Angeles sexual assault lawyer from our team at J&Y Law for professional and compassionate legal support. Our law firm can discuss options like claims against the liable party’s insurance company or a lawsuit. 

If you or a loved one is a survivor of sexual violence, call our office today for a free evaluation of your case. You can also complete our online contact form.