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Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse by a priest, teacher, or coach you are not alone. Our attorneys & advocates are here to help you.

Whether you require assistance in navigating the complexities of the California Child Victims Act or simply need someone to listen to your story without judgment, we are ready to help child sexual abuse survivors like you obtain justice, healing, compensation, and accountability in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Our law firm of legal professionals and trauma-informed advocates is dedicated to helping survivors of child sexual abuse across the state understand their rights and confidently take legal action under the California Child Victims Act. 

We will listen to your story and work tirelessly in response to the injustice you have suffered. We will support, protect and guide you along your journey toward justice and healing. Contact us today. Your information will always remain completely confidential.

The California Child Victims Act

On September 14, 2019, the California Child Victims Act was signed into law. The Act reformed the statute of limitations and opened a window for previously time-barred survivors of child sexual abuse to seek accountability and compensation in civil courts for the pain and suffering they’ve carried for decades. The California Child Victims Act window closed on December 31, 2022.

Report: Clerical Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

This report contains the names of clergy associated with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles who have been accused of sexual misconduct. While lawsuits were filed involving many of these alleged perpetrators, the vast majority of the claims against these individuals have been settled or have not been fully evaluated in a civil court. Accordingly, the allegations should be considered just allegations and should not be considered proved or substantiated in a court of law. Download the report.

You Are Not Alone. We Are Here to Help.

It’s time for justice. It’s time for you to share your story, safely and confidentially. It’s time to lay down your burden and reclaim some of your power. It’s time to expose those who hurt you and make sure what happened to you never happens to another kid. It’s time to take action under the California Child Victims Act. Before making a decision concerning such serious and sensitive matters, we encourage all survivors of child sexual abuse to consult with legal counsel before proceeding with a claim. We want to help you find accountability and healing. We will stand by you. We will fight for you.

Clergy Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The list below contains the names of clergy who were assigned within or working in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles who have been accused of sexual misconduct. While lawsuits were filed involving many of these alleged perpetrators, the vast majority of the claims against these individuals have been settled or have not been fully evaluated in a civil or criminal court. Accordingly, the allegations should be considered just allegations and should not be considered proved or substantiated in a court of law.

All individuals should be considered innocent until proven guilty. In some situations, the statute of limitations has expired preventing cases from being heard in a court of law. The information contained herein is an attempt to compile information already available to the public including information obtained from the media, www.bishopaccountability.org, the Archdiocese’s public statements, lists and reports that were released to the public, and other sources that have attempted to chronicle this information for public use.