Blog

Los Angeles Cafeteria Worker Charged with Serious Sexual Offenses
Child Sex Abuse
Los Angeles Cafeteria Worker Charged with Serious Sexual Offenses

Thomas A. Cifarelli
December 5, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

News of a Los Angeles cafeteria worker charged with serious sexual offenses has left many families shocked. Schools are supposed to be safe places where families...
Read More
When Friends Or Family Miss The Signs Of Sexual Abuse
Sexual Abuse
When Friends Or Family Miss The Signs Of Sexual Abuse

Thomas A. Cifarelli
July 15, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

Sexual abuse often occurs in secret, and the psychological tactics abusers use can make it hard for anyone, even close friends or family, to recognize what’s happening....
Read More
Title IX’s Role in California Schools
Sexual Abuse
Title IX’s Role in California Schools

Thomas A. Cifarelli
June 17, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

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...
Read More
Preventing and Reporting Sexual Abuse in California Schools
Sexual Abuse
Preventing and Reporting Sexual Abuse in California Schools

Thomas A. Cifarelli
June 17, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

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...
Read More
What Grooming Looks Like and Why It Matters in Sex Abuse Cases
Sexual Abuse
What Grooming Looks Like and Why It Matters in Sex Abuse Cases

Thomas A. Cifarelli
June 15, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

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,...
Read More
Can You Sue a Charter School for Abuse or Negligence?
Child Abuse
Can You Sue a Charter School for Abuse or Negligence?

Thomas A. Cifarelli
May 25, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

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...
Read More
Can You Reopen a Previously Settled Abuse Case in California?
Child Abuse
Can You Reopen a Previously Settled Abuse Case in California?

Thomas A. Cifarelli
May 21, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

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...
Read More
Why Trauma-Informed Lawyers Matter in Sexual Abuse Cases
Sexual Harassment
Why Trauma-Informed Lawyers Matter in Sexual Abuse Cases

Thomas A. Cifarelli
May 15, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

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...
Read More
Understanding Brain Injuries in Children After a Car Crash
Car Accident
Understanding Brain Injuries in Children After a Car Crash

Thomas A. Cifarelli
May 14, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

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...
Read More
What To Do After an Injury at a California Amusement Park
Personal Injury
What To Do After an Injury at a California Amusement Park

Thomas A. Cifarelli
May 7, 2025
by Thomas A. Cifarelli

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...
Read More
Get Help From An Irvine Attorney Following Child Sexual Abuse

If you or your child has been a victim, talk to an Irvine child sexual abuse lawyer at The Cifarelli Law Firm. Our team is passionate about advocating for victims and helping them seek justice. We understand this is a difficult situation, and we strive to create a place where victims from all over California can feel safe and heard. Call The Cifarelli Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation.

Phone Number (949) 502-8600