Orange Clergy Sexual Abuse Attorney

Sexual abuse by a member of the clergy can have long-term, traumatic effects on survivors. At DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo in Santa Ana, our Orange clergy sexual abuse attorneys are tough advocates for clerical sexual abuse victims. Contact us today for a free consultation to find out how we can help.

Why Choose Our Firm?

• Our trial lawyers have been a legal institution in Orange County for more than 40 years, successfully representing victims of sexual abuse and personal injury.
• We have the knowledge, skills, and resources to fully investigate and substantiate your claim and maximize your recovery.
• Our Orange County trial attorneys have extensive experience and are not intimidated by large corporations and organizations. We will not hesitate to take your case to trial to hold responsible parties fully accountable for their actions.

Who Are the Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse In Orange, CA?

A number of clergy in the Diocese of Orange have been accused of sexual abuse, including the following clergy in the city of Orange, CA:

• Lawrence J. Baird – Cathedral of the Holy Family (1979-1983 and 1994-1997); Development Office, Orange (1990); St. Norbert Church (1991-1993); Orange Catholic Foundation (2001-2006); St. John Vianney (2004-2006)
• Tod D. Brown – Diocese of Orange (1998-2012)
• Richard T. Coughlin – St. Michael’s Norbertine Junior Seminary (1975-1985)
• Richard Delahunty – Cathedral of the Holy Family Church (1989-1990)
• John B. Doherty (Dougherty) – St. Joseph Hospital (1959-1960)
• Sinon F. Falvey – St. Norbert Church (1979-1990)
• James Michael Ford – Holy Family (1968-1971)
• John M. Kenney (Kenny) – St. Norbert (1977)
• John Peter Lenihan – St. Norbert (1978-1982)
• Daniel J. Murray – Pastoral Service Center (1981-1982)
• Donal P. O’Connor – St. Norbert (1970-1974)
• Timothy (Tim) Ramaekers – Cathedral of the Holy Family Church (1994-1997)
• Bishop G. Patrick Ziemann – Holy Family Church (1972-1974)

What Is the Independent Compensation Program?

An independent settlement program known as the Independent Compensation Program was established to compensate clergy sexual abuse victims in Southern California. This program is being administered by two nationally recognized administrators who have autonomous authority to determine eligibility of claimants and amounts paid out for sexual abuse claims. This program was designed to compensate victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by priests in certain Dioceses only.

Who Is Eligible?

To be eligible for compensation under the Independent Compensation Program, your claim must be for sexual abuse committed by a priest in the:

• Archdiocese of Los Angeles
• Diocese of Fresno
• Diocese of San Bernardino
• Diocese of San Diego
• Diocese of Sacramento
• Diocese of Orange

How Do You File a Claim?

To file a new claim with the Independent Compensation Program, you must first register on the program’s website, then report the sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agency and provide a copy of the report to the administrators of the program. Then you complete a claim form for the program, providing documentation to support your claim. Completed claim forms may be sent to the administrators via overnight courier service using the pre-paid return envelope provided in the claim packet.

How Do You Know If Your Claim Is Approved?

Completed claim forms are reviewed by the Independent Compensation Program administrators, who have the authority to determine eligibility and compensation amounts. Both you and the Dioceses will be notified of determinations made by the administrators. If you choose to accept the offered compensation, you will be required to sign a full release of all past and future claims against any party relating to the allegations of sexual abuse. We highly recommend that you speak with a priest abuse attorney in Orange, CA before doing so.

Connect with Orange Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawyer Today

At DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, we handle our cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there are no up-front costs for you. If you are a survivor of clergy sexual abuse in Orange, CA, call us as soon as possible. Our Orange clergy sexual abuse lawyers can advise you of your options to pursue compensation for your injuries. Contact us online or call us at (714) 783-2205 for a free consultation.