Scranton Sexual Abuse Lawyer | Survivors of Abuse PA

Representing Scranton Survivors Across Lackawanna County

Ashley B. DiLiberto, Esq. is committed to standing beside survivors in Scranton and across Lackawanna County. She represents survivors and their families throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and the entire state, offering free, confidential consultations to anyone who needs them. Ashley is a real, credentialed Pennsylvania attorney, not an anonymous lead-generation site. Whether the abuse happened in a Scranton school, a parish in the Diocese of Scranton, a medical office, a daycare, or a youth program, she explains your options with genuine compassion.

How Ashley Can Help: Types of Cases She Takes On

Abuse can happen in schools, churches, hospitals, childcare settings, camps, and youth organizations across Scranton and the Lackawanna Valley. If you’re wondering whether an institution failed to protect you and whether it can be held responsible, Ashley is here to help you find out. She represents Scranton survivors and their families in civil cases, including:

You don’t need to have all the answers before you call. If you’re unsure whether what happened to you qualifies, it costs nothing to ask. A civil claim is also entirely separate from any criminal case, which means you don’t need a police report, a criminal charge, or a conviction to explore your options with a lawyer.

Holding Scranton Institutions Accountable

The Diocese of Scranton was among the six Pennsylvania dioceses examined in the landmark statewide grand-jury report, and survivors across northeastern Pennsylvania continue to come forward with courage. For many of them, a civil case is the only path that compels a Scranton-area institution to reveal what it knew and to make meaningful changes. That accountability matters for both the individual survivor and everyone who comes after. Past results never guarantee a future outcome.

Don’t Wait: Understanding Your Deadline to File a Sexual Abuse Claim

Assuming too much time has passed could cost you the right to file at all. Pennsylvania’s deadlines for civil abuse claims are specific, and they’ve changed in recent years, shaped by age, when the abuse happened, and circumstances unique to your case. Even abuse from decades ago may still fall within the deadline. The only way to know for sure is to ask. Attorney Ashley DiLiberto offers a free, confidential call to give you a clear, accurate answer, with no cost and no obligation.

Talk to a Scranton Sexual Abuse Lawyer

No matter where you are in northeastern Pennsylvania, help is just a phone or video call away. The first conversation is completely free and confidential, available any time, day or night. You share only what you’re comfortable with, at your own pace, with no pressure or 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. Survivors of Abuse PA handles these cases on a contingency basis. That means there is no cost to you unless we win. No one should have to go without legal help simply because of finances, and Ashley is committed to making sure cost is never the reason a survivor can’t move forward. Past results never guarantee a future outcome; every case is judged on its own facts.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have to live in Scranton to work with a Scranton sexual abuse lawyer?

No. Ashley DiLiberto represents survivors across Pennsylvania, including Scranton and Lackawanna County, with free phone and video consultations. You never have to travel to start.

Can I sue the Diocese of Scranton or a local school for abuse?

Often yes. When a Scranton-area institution failed to protect you or concealed abuse, it can be held responsible in a civil claim, separate from any criminal case. A free call explains your options.

How long do I have to file in Pennsylvania?

It depends on your age and when the abuse happened, and the rules have changed recently. Even older cases may still qualify. A free, confidential call confirms your deadline.

What does it cost to hire a Scranton abuse lawyer?

Nothing up front. The firm works on contingency — no cost unless we win — and the first consultation is free and confidential.

Can I bring a claim if the abuse happened decades ago?

Possibly. Pennsylvania has expanded the time for some older claims. A free, confidential call gives you an accurate answer with no pressure.

Do I need to have reported the abuse at the time?

No. You can pursue a civil claim even if you never reported it and even if there was no criminal case. A confidential conversation can explain your options.

Will my Scranton case be confidential?

Your first conversation is confidential and your privacy is protected throughout. Many abuse settlements are confidential. You share only what you're comfortable with.

Who actually handles my case?

Ashley B. DiLiberto, Esq., a credentialed Pennsylvania attorney with a clean bar record — never a call center routing you out of state.

Serving sexual abuse survivors across Pennsylvania

Ashley DiLiberto represents survivors statewide. Explore help in your area: