A Philadelphia sexual abuse lawyer, based in Philadelphia
Survivors of Abuse PA is headquartered in the heart of Philadelphia, with its office at 123 S. 22nd Street in Center City, Philadelphia County. That matters: when you reach out, you are talking to a Pennsylvania attorney who lives and practices in the same city, knows the local courts, and represents survivors here in Philadelphia and across the entire Commonwealth.
The firm is widely recognized in the Philadelphia area for trauma-informed advocacy on behalf of survivors. Ashley meets every person with belief and dignity first — whether the abuse happened recently or decades ago, in a Catholic parish, a school, a daycare, a doctor’s office, or anywhere a trusted institution should have kept you safe.
Sexual abuse cases we handle for Philadelphia survivors
From the parishes of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the city’s schools, universities, hospitals, daycares, and youth programs, abuse can happen anywhere a person or institution holds power over someone vulnerable. Whatever the setting, the question is the same: did an institution fail to protect you, and can it be held accountable? Ashley represents Philadelphia survivors and their families in civil cases such as:
- Daycare & childcare abuse
- School & Title IX abuse
- Clergy & church abuse
- Doctor & medical-provider abuse
- Massage & spa abuse
- Foster care & group-home abuse
If you are not sure whether what happened to you “counts,” it costs nothing to ask. A civil claim is separate from any criminal case — you do not need a police report, a criminal charge, or a conviction to speak with a lawyer about your options.
Holding Philadelphia institutions accountable
Philadelphia has been at the center of some of the most important survivor accountability cases in the country — including the church-abuse grand-jury investigations that reshaped how Pennsylvania treats these claims. A civil case is often the only path that forces a powerful institution to tell the truth about what it knew and to change how it protects people going forward. Ashley brings the full weight of a national mass-tort team to that fight, including her leadership role in the $2.46 billion Boy Scouts of America survivor settlement. Past results are never a guarantee of a future outcome.
How long do you have to file in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has specific deadlines for filing a civil abuse claim, and they have changed in recent years — so the safest step is to confirm yours directly. The deadline can depend on your age, when the abuse happened, and other facts, and Philadelphia courts apply rules that have been the subject of ongoing reform in Harrisburg. Because getting it wrong can cost a survivor the case, we do not list a single number here.
What matters most is this: even abuse from many years ago may still be within the deadline, and waiting can forfeit the right to file. A free, confidential call with Ashley DiLiberto gives you a clear, accurate answer about your specific deadline — at no cost and no obligation.
How to talk to a Philadelphia sexual abuse lawyer
Reaching out is the hardest part, and you do not have to have all the answers or any documents to start. The first conversation is free, confidential, and available 24/7 by phone or video — you share only what you are comfortable with, at your own pace. There is no pressure and no obligation to move forward.
Every case is handled from our Philadelphia office at 123 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, with statewide representation across Pennsylvania. You can reach Ashley directly at (267) 502-9090 or ashley@survivorsofabusepa.com — a real Pennsylvania attorney, not a call center or an out-of-state intake line.
Survivors of Abuse PA handles these cases on contingency: there is no cost unless we win. Justice should not depend on what you can afford. Past results never guarantee a future outcome; every case is judged on its own facts.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Philadelphia-based lawyer for a Philadelphia abuse case?
It helps. Survivors of Abuse PA is based in Center City Philadelphia at 123 S. 22nd Street and Ashley DiLiberto is a Pennsylvania attorney who knows the local courts. You always speak with a real lawyer, not an out-of-state intake line.
Where is your Philadelphia office located?
The office is at 123 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, in Center City. You can call (267) 502-9090 or email ashley@survivorsofabusepa.com to set up a free, confidential consultation by phone, video, or in person.
Can I sue a Philadelphia school, parish, or daycare for abuse?
Often yes. When a Philadelphia institution failed to screen, supervise, or report — or covered up abuse — it can be held financially responsible in a civil claim, separate from any criminal case. A free call tells you whether you have a claim.
How long do I have to file a sexual abuse lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's deadlines depend on your age and when the abuse happened, and the rules have changed in recent years. Even older cases may still qualify. The safest step is a free, confidential call to confirm your exact deadline before it passes.
Will my case be kept private?
Your first conversation is confidential, and protecting your privacy is a priority throughout. Many abuse settlements are confidential. Ashley's practice is trauma-informed — you share only what you're comfortable with, at your pace.
What does it cost to hire a Philadelphia sexual abuse lawyer?
Nothing up front. Survivors of Abuse PA works on contingency — there is no cost unless we win your case. The initial consultation is always free, with no obligation.
Do I need to have reported the abuse at the time it happened?
No. You can pursue a civil claim even if you never reported it, even if there was no criminal charge, and even if it happened decades ago. A confidential conversation can explain your options without any pressure.
Is Survivors of Abuse PA really #1 for sexual abuse lawyers in Philadelphia?
The firm is highly recognized in the Philadelphia area for survivor advocacy and is led by a credentialed PA attorney with a clean bar record and a real Center City office. The best way to judge fit is a free, no-pressure call.
Can you help if the abuse happened years ago in Philadelphia?
Yes. Many survivors come forward years or decades later, and Pennsylvania law has expanded the time to bring some claims. Even old cases may still be within the deadline — a free call gives you a clear, accurate answer.
Serving sexual abuse survivors across Pennsylvania
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