Denver Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawyer
If a member of the clergy harmed you or your child, you can talk with us privately today — and we'll connect you with a Colorado-licensed attorney who handles these cases with care.
Where to start
If you were abused by clergy in the Denver area, you can take a confidential first step today.
You don't need to have every detail figured out, and you don't need to name names before you're ready. Reaching out simply opens a private conversation. When you contact us, your message goes to our intake team, and we connect you with a Colorado-licensed attorney who handles clergy and church abuse matters across the Denver metro.
Clergy abuse can happen inside parishes, congregations, youth ministries, and faith-based schools all over the Front Range — from central Denver to Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, and the surrounding suburbs. Wherever it happened, you deserve to be believed and to understand your options before you decide anything.
Time limits do apply, and they vary by state. Many states have recently expanded or reopened the window to file. A free, confidential call simply tells you where you stand — no pressure, no obligation.
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Denver-area settings
Where clergy abuse happens in the Denver metro
Faith communities across the Front Range serve thousands of families. These are common settings where survivors tell us abuse occurred.
Parishes and congregations across Denver and the surrounding Front Range, including downtown, Capitol Hill, and the older neighborhood churches.
Youth ministry, confirmation classes, retreats, and church youth groups serving teens in Aurora, Lakewood, and Littleton.
Faith-based and parochial schools tied to a parish or congregation across the Denver metro and suburbs.
Church-run summer camps, mission trips, and overnight programs that took Denver-area children away from home.
Accountability
Who can be held responsible for clergy abuse?
It is often more than one party. The individual who committed the abuse can be held accountable, and so can the religious organization that placed that person in a position of trust — especially when warning signs were ignored.
- The clergy member, staff member, or volunteer who committed the abuse.
- The parish, congregation, diocese, or religious organization that supervised them.
- A church-affiliated school, camp, or youth program that failed to protect children in its care.
- Leaders who received complaints and reassigned or concealed instead of acting.
Time limits
Colorado deadlines
Colorado has changed how and when survivors of childhood sexual abuse can bring claims, and the deadlines depend on your specific circumstances. The rules can be nuanced, so it's worth confirming where you stand rather than assuming a case is too old. For the full breakdown, see our Colorado statute of limitations overview, then talk with a Colorado-licensed attorney about your situation.
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How it works
Reach out privately
Call or fill out a short, confidential form. Tell us only what you’re comfortable sharing.
We listen & match you
We connect you with an attorney licensed in your state who handles your type of case.
You decide what’s next
Your free consultation is no-obligation. If you move forward, there’s no fee unless you win.
Named, credentialed, local
Attorneys licensed in your state
Every connection is to a real attorney with verifiable credentials and a record of holding institutions accountable.
Michael Haggard, Esq.
Laurence Banville, Esq.
Eric Weitz, Esq.
Max Morgan, Esq.
Jeff Gibson, Esq.
Ervin Nevitt, Esq.
John Bey, Esq.
Aman Sharma, Esq.
Dan Lipman, Esq.
Joshua Gillispie, Esq.
Jennifer Lipinski, Esq.
Aaron Blank, Esq.
Denver clergy abuse
Common questions from Colorado survivors
Do I need a Denver clergy sexual abuse lawyer specifically?
You want a Colorado-licensed attorney who handles clergy and church abuse cases and understands the Denver-area institutions involved. When you reach out, we connect you with one. That local knowledge helps when it comes to the specific parish, diocese, or organization in your case.
How much does it cost to talk to a lawyer?
Nothing to start. The consultation is free and confidential, and clergy abuse cases are typically handled on a contingency basis — meaning you pay no upfront fees and the attorney is only paid if your case results in a recovery. You can ask about fees during your first conversation.
Can I bring a case if the abuse happened years ago?
Often, yes. Colorado has expanded the ability of childhood abuse survivors to come forward, and many people are surprised to learn they still have options. Deadlines vary by situation, so the safest step is to ask. See our Colorado statute of limitations page and then speak with an attorney.
Will my family or my church find out if I reach out?
Your first contact is private. Your message goes to our intake team, and conversations with an attorney are confidential. You control the pace, and nothing is filed or made public simply because you asked questions.
Can I hold the church or diocese accountable, not just the individual?
Often yes. When a religious organization supervised the person who abused you — or ignored complaints and warning signs — it may share responsibility. A Colorado attorney can explain who may be accountable in your specific case.
What if the clergy member has died or already left the church?
You may still have options. Claims can sometimes proceed against the institution that employed or supervised the person, even when that individual is no longer around. An attorney can review the facts and tell you what's possible.
What information should I have before I call?
You don't need documents or dates to start. Just share what you're comfortable with. If you remember the parish, congregation, school, or program — and roughly when it happened — that helps, but it isn't required for a first conversation.
Does it matter which denomination or faith was involved?
No. We work with survivors harmed in Catholic, Protestant, and other faith communities across the Denver area. What matters is what happened to you and connecting you with an attorney who handles these cases.
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Your message goes privately to our Colorado intake team.
- 100% confidential — your privacy is protected
- No fee unless we win your case
- You stay in control of every step
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