Helping California Survivors of Sexual Abuse at Robert Semple Elementary School
If you were abused by a teacher, coach, staff member, or trusted adult at Robert Semple Elementary School or at Phillips Edison Elementary School, we want to help you
Robert Semple Elementary School (located in Benicia, California) was named after one of the city’s founders and is a pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade neighborhood school with approximately 460 students. The school is part of the Benicia Unified School District.
In May 2024, the school was in the news with some concerning allegations. Four students identified as Does filed a lawsuit in Solano County Superior Court on April 24, 2024, alleging that former Robert Semple teacher Matthew Joseph Shelton, harassed and sexually abused them during the 2022-23 school year.
According to multiple news sources, Shelton was previously accused of allegedly sexually abusing students while working as a teacher at Phillips Edison Elementary School in Napa, but was found not guilty. His attorney argued the students’ stories were fabricated and inconsistent.
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Why Choose Jeff Anderson & Associates?
- Experience in Sexual Abuse Cases: Our firm has a proven track record in handling complex and sensitive cases of sexual abuse. We have represented thousands of victims of sexual abuse in cases against individual offenders and the institutions that harbor them.
- Trauma-Informed & Compassionate Advocacy: We provide personalized support tailored to your unique needs, ensuring that you receive respectful and empathetic care throughout the legal process. We don’t just handle clients, we empower survivors.
- Commitment to Survivors: Our top priority is always the well-being of survivors. We strive to educate and empower survivors with choices throughout the legal process. We will work tirelessly to hold institutions like Robert Semple Elementary School accountable to prevent future abuse.
Take the First Step Towards Justice
If you were sexually abused by a teacher or employee at Robert Semple Elementary School or Phillips Edison Elementary School, you don’t have to face this alone. Our trauma-informed advocates help empower survivors and hold perpetrators and guilty institutions accountable. You may be able to take legal action anonymously. You can contact us confidentially to learn about your legal options.
If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual abuse at Robert Semple or Phillips Edison Elementary School, contact us confidentially. It’s time to take your power back.