Sexual Assault / Abuse

Texas Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Unlike victims of other physical or violent crimes, sexual abuse victims often encounter a difficult road in seeking redemption for the crimes committed against them. They must act fast to preserve critical evidence, recall painful experiences to support their claims, and withstand personal attacks as those accused seek to absolve themselves from liability. Each of these steps carries its own set of challenges, which may cause victims to give up on seeking justice.

At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath in Austin, Texas, we guide sex crime victims through the arduous and awkward process of securing justice. Our attorneys represent sex crime victims in matters against individuals, employers, school districts, as well as religious and charitable organizations.

In our experience, we find that many sexual abuse victims are not familiar with the resources available to help overcome their personal ordeal or to advance their legal claims. Clients value our experience and counsel with the following:

• Preserving evidence – The most critical evidence of a sexual assault can quickly be lost forever. Our lawyers work with trained SARS nurses and hospital advocates to preserve physical evidence so that it may admissible in future legal proceedings.
• Maintaining anonymity – Because of the emotionally charged nature of sex crime cases, especially when made public, it is important to maintain the victim’s anonymity.
• Defending credibility – Attacking the victim is the most common defense a person accused of a sex crime will use to escape liability. Because of this reality, our lawyers work diligently to defend the victim’s credibility.
• Seeking treatment – The victim may be living in a world of perpetual hopelessness because as a result of the abuse. Our attorneys assist in finding treatment programs so that the victims can avoid permanent emotional scarring.

As a sex crime victim, you should not let personal shame or the prospect of public ridicule prevent you from seeking justice. For more information about your legal rights and options regarding sexual assault or abuse, or to schedule an appointment with an Austin sex crime attorney, please contact us as soon as possible.