A sexual abuse lawyer for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
If you were abused in Pittsburgh or anywhere in Allegheny County — Western Pennsylvania’s largest population center — you do not have to face it alone, and you do not have to settle for an anonymous national hotline. Ashley B. DiLiberto, Esq. represents survivors across the Pittsburgh region and the entire Commonwealth from the firm’s Philadelphia office, with free and confidential consultations by phone or video.
Ashley has been recognized among Pittsburgh’s leading sexual-abuse attorneys for her trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach. Whether the abuse happened in a school, a parish in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, a hospital, a youth sports program, or a daycare, she meets every survivor with belief first and the muscle of a national mass-tort team behind her.
Sexual abuse cases we handle for Pittsburgh survivors
Across Pittsburgh and the surrounding river valleys, abuse can occur in schools, universities, medical practices, religious institutions, youth athletics, and childcare settings. Whatever the setting, the question is the same: did an institution fail to protect you, and can it be held accountable? Ashley represents Pittsburgh 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.
Accountability in the Pittsburgh region
Western Pennsylvania was named directly in the statewide grand-jury report on clergy abuse, and survivors across the Pittsburgh area have come forward in growing numbers. A civil case lets a Pittsburgh survivor force a powerful institution — a diocese, a school district, a hospital system — to answer for what it knew and allowed. Ashley brings national-scale experience 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 sets specific deadlines for civil abuse claims, and those rules have shifted in recent years — so confirm yours before assuming the door is closed. How long a Pittsburgh survivor has can turn on age, when the abuse occurred, and details unique to the case. Because the law in this area has been actively reformed and a mistake can end a claim, we never put a single number on the page.
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 Pittsburgh sexual abuse lawyer
You can be anywhere in the Pittsburgh area — Allegheny County or beyond — and still work with Ashley; statewide representation means distance is never the obstacle. 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 you have to live in Pittsburgh to work with a Pittsburgh sexual abuse lawyer?
No. Ashley DiLiberto offers statewide representation across Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, with free consultations by phone or video. You never have to travel to get started.
Can I sue the Diocese of Pittsburgh or a Pittsburgh-area school for abuse?
Often yes. When a Pittsburgh institution failed to protect you or covered up abuse, it can be held responsible in a civil claim, separate from any criminal case. A free, confidential call tells you whether you have a claim.
How long do I have to file an abuse claim in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's deadlines depend on your age and when the abuse happened, and they have changed in recent years. Even decades-old cases may still qualify. A free call gives you an accurate answer for your situation.
Is Ashley DiLiberto recognized in the Pittsburgh area?
Yes — she has been named among Pittsburgh's leading sexual-abuse attorneys for her trauma-informed advocacy, and she brings the resources of a national mass-tort team to cases across Western Pennsylvania.
What does it cost to hire a Pittsburgh abuse lawyer?
Nothing up front. Survivors of Abuse PA works on contingency — no cost unless we win — and the first consultation is always free and confidential.
Can I file a claim if the abuse happened a long time ago?
Possibly. Many Pittsburgh survivors come forward years later, and Pennsylvania has expanded the time to bring some claims. The only way to know your deadline is a free, confidential call.
Do I need a criminal case to sue for abuse in Pittsburgh?
No. A civil claim is separate from the criminal system. You can pursue it even if no one was charged or convicted, and even if you never reported the abuse.
Will my Pittsburgh case be confidential?
Your first conversation is confidential, and your privacy is protected throughout. Many abuse settlements are confidential as well. You share only what you're ready to share, at your pace.
Serving sexual abuse survivors across Pennsylvania
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