Former San Diego teacher Jacqueline Ma has been sentenced to 30 years to life for sexually assaulting two students in her elementary school classroom. The 36-year-old was arrested in 2023 after a report was filed, including inappropriate messages found between Ma and one of her students. Ma used her reputation as “teacher of the year” […]
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42-year-old David Lane Braff, a former Ventura, California school counselor, was arrested on November 22, 2024 for molesting eight students at an elementary school. As new survivors are speaking up and seeking help, the initial number of charges has now increased to 31 counts of child molestation, against both male and female students under 14
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Sexual abuse rarely happens without warning signs. In many cases, the abuser takes deliberate steps to gain a victim’s trust, manipulate boundaries, and create silence. This process, known as grooming, can be subtle, calculated, and difficult to detect. At Cifarelli Law Firm, our compassionate, knowledgeable attorneys help survivors throughout Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Southern California hold abusers and
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Some instances of abuse or neglect in charter schools qualify for legal action in California. It is vital to work with a qualified school misconduct attorney to pursue a lawsuit, as these situations are legally complex. An experienced charter school abuse lawyer can make the process less stressful by protecting the rights of victims of
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If you are a victim of sexual abuse in California, you may have the opportunity to bring a case against your abuser, even if the incident happened decades ago. California has recently expanded opportunities for abuse victims to seek justice, extending its statute of limitations for related crimes and giving victims more options to take
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Survivors of sexual abuse often face significant emotional challenges when pursuing legal action. The legal process itself can be intimidating and retraumatizing if handled insensitively. At Cifarelli Law Firm, our attorneys bring extensive experience, compassion, and a trauma-informed approach to every sexual abuse case we handle in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and the greater Southern California area. Choosing a trauma-informed
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Your child becoming involved in a serious car accident is a worst-nightmare scenario. If your child experienced a brain injury in the accident, you’re likely feeling extremely overwhelmed, stressed, and worried about their health. Understanding brain injuries in children after car accidents can give you a bit more clarity about your child’s condition and where
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When you plan for a day of fun at an amusement park, becoming injured is probably the last thing you would expect to happen. Yet injuries happen at theme parks more often than you might realize. The steps you take after your injury can improve your opportunity to seek compensation and help you move forward
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No child should incur sexual or physical abuse from anyone, let alone the educators working at their school. Victims should consider seeking justice with the help of a knowledgeable school abuse lawyer. Discover what the legal process entails so you can prepare for filing a lawsuit against a school or its staff. Three Statutes That
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Welcoming a child into the world should be a joyous time that can quickly be ruined because of obstetrical malpractice. Learn when a provider is at fault and some common malpractice consequences in this guide. Use the information below to determine when you should consult an obstetrical negligence lawyer. Do You Have a Case? Essential
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