Confronting Sexual Abuse with Strength, Compassion, and Justice

Sexual abuse is one of the most traumatic and violating experiences a person can endure. It not only inflicts deep emotional and physical harm but also robs victims of their sense of safety, autonomy, and dignity. At The Christian Contreras Firm, PLC, we stand with survivors — fiercely and unwaveringly. We believe that no one should ever suffer in silence, and we are committed to holding abusers and the institutions that enable them fully accountable.

Whether the abuse occurred in a school, religious institution, workplace, detention center, or private setting, survivors deserve justice, healing, and the power to reclaim their voices. Our legal team approaches these cases with confidentiality, care, and an unrelenting pursuit of truth and accountability.

A Firm Where Survivors Are Heard — and Believed

Christian Contreras founded his firm with a mission to protect the most vulnerable members of our society. In sexual abuse cases, that mission is more vital than ever. Survivors often face disbelief, shame, intimidation, and powerful opposition. Our role is to stand between them and those forces — with law, with strength, and with compassion.

We understand the courage it takes to come forward. That’s why our firm ensures every survivor is treated with the respect, support, and legal protection they deserve from the very first conversation.

Types of Sexual Abuse Cases We Handle

Sexual abuse can occur in any setting where power is abused and accountability is lacking. Our firm represents victims in cases involving:

• Clergy Abuse and Institutional Misconduct – Including abuse within churches, youth groups, or other religious institutions that allowed misconduct to continue unchecked.
• Workplace Harassment and Assault – Especially when power dynamics and fear of retaliation prevent victims from reporting.
• School and Campus Abuse – Cases involving teachers, staff, or fellow students where the administration failed to act.
• Corrections and Custodial Abuse – Sexual violence or exploitation by correctional officers or staff within jails, prisons, or detention centers.
• Abuse of Minors – Including child grooming, exploitation, and physical abuse by trusted adults.
• Negligent Hiring and Supervision – When institutions fail to conduct background checks or ignore red flags about dangerous employees or volunteers.

Each of these cases reveals not only individual wrongdoing, but systemic failure. And every survivor deserves justice for the pain they’ve endured.

More Than Legal Strategy — A Commitment to Survivor-Centered Advocacy

Sexual abuse litigation requires a unique balance of empathy and strength. At The Christian Contreras Firm, we guide survivors through every step with care and clarity. Our process includes:

• Trauma-informed intake and communication
• Complete confidentiality and protection of victim identity when desired
• Access to counseling referrals and survivor resources
• Independent investigations, including background checks and interviews
• Partnership with medical professionals, forensic experts, and psychologists to support claims

We never rush a case or pressure a survivor — because your pace is the right pace. We build cases that are as strong as they are respectful.

Seeking Full Justice for the Harm You’ve Suffered

Survivors of sexual abuse may be entitled to civil compensation for a range of damages. While no amount of money can undo the trauma, financial justice can provide resources for healing and send a message that silence is no longer acceptable.

We pursue compensation for:

• Medical expenses (including mental health care and trauma therapy)
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of quality of life or companionship
• Emotional distress and PTSD
• Lost wages or education opportunities
• Punitive damages in cases of gross institutional negligence

More importantly, we help clients reclaim their power and voice.

Exposing the System That Allowed It

We believe that legal action should do more than address a single case — it should expose the systems that allowed the abuse to occur and continue. Our firm holds accountable not just the abuser, but any school, church, business, or agency that failed to protect victims.

By demanding policy changes, personnel actions, and public accountability, we help ensure that what happened to one person doesn’t happen to another.

A Legal Team That Walks With You

Attorney Christian Contreras and Associate Attorney Alex Coolman bring deep experience in high-stakes litigation, civil rights, and trauma-informed advocacy. Survivors who choose our firm gain a team that listens without judgment, investigates with precision, and fights without fear.

We don’t just file cases — we take a stand.

You Are Not Alone. We Are Here to Help.

If you or someone you love has experienced sexual abuse, know this: You are not alone, and your story matters. At The Christian Contreras Firm, we are ready to help you seek justice — on your terms.

📍 Visit us at 360 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA
📞 Call (323) 435-8000 today for a confidential consultation. Let us stand with you in the fight for truth, healing, and accountability.