Protecting Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: You Deserve a Voice, Safety, and Justice

No one should ever endure sexual abuse, especially a child, and its effects can last a lifetime. At Mowrey Law Firm, we represent survivors across Florida with compassion and confidentiality, connecting you directly with an experienced child abuse attorney who fights to protect your voice and pursue justice.

How It Works
Free Consultation

Your privacy and safety come first. Our attorneys will listen to your story, explain your rights, and outline how Florida law protects survivors, with compassion and complete confidentiality.

We Take Action

Our attorneys investigate your case, gather evidence, and hold negligent individuals or institutions accountable, whether the abuse occurred at a school, church, daycare, or home.

You Recover — We Fight

While your child focuses on healing, we handle the legal process from start to finish, pursuing justice, closure, and the financial support your family deserves.

Ways We Can Help
Institutional Abuse Claims

Our institutional abuse lawyers hold schools, churches, and youth organizations accountable for failing to protect children or covering up misconduct.

Daycare & Babysitter Abuse

We represent families when trusted caregivers, sitters, or daycare centers cause harm through negligence or abuse.

School & Church Negligence

Our Florida child sexual abuse attorneys pursue justice against institutions that ignored warning signs or enabled abusers to continue working with minors.

Civil Lawsuits Against Abusers

Filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse gives survivors the power to seek justice even if criminal charges are not filed.

Delayed Reporting Cases

Many survivors come forward years later, and our team understands the complexities of Florida’s statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims.

Wrongful Death & Suicide Claims

When trauma leads to tragedy, our attorneys represent grieving families seeking accountability and healing.

What Every Child Sexual Abuse
Case Needs
1
Evidence of Abuse or Negligence
Our Florida child sexual abuse lawyers gather documentation, testimony, and expert evidence to support every claim.
2
Identified Perpetrator or Institution
We pursue justice against all responsible parties, including abusers, supervisors, and organizations that failed to act.
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Ongoing Support & Confidentiality
Survivors’ privacy is protected at every step by our confidential sexual abuse attorneys, who handle every detail with care and respect.
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What Compensation May Cover

Survivors may be entitled to compensation for:

Therapy and long-term mental health care
Medical expenses and medication
Lost income or future earning potential
Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Punitive damages against institutions or individuals
8 Steps To Take If You Suspect or Discover Abuse

Proven Results. Trusted Representation.

From investigation to negotiation and trial, our team handles every legal detail with precision and care.

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of combined legal experience

Common Types of
Child Sexual Abuse Claims
Long-Term Effects
of Child Sexual Abuse

FAQ

Can I file a lawsuit even if the abuse happened years ago?

Yes, Florida law allows many survivors to pursue justice even years later, depending on the circumstances.

Absolutely. Our attorneys handle all cases with the highest level of privacy and discretion.

While reporting is encouraged, a civil claim can proceed separately from criminal charges.

Yes, if negligence, cover-ups, or failures in supervision allowed abuse to occur.

Nothing upfront, we work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Yes. We connect clients with trauma-informed therapists, specialists, and advocates throughout their case.  We are here for each client, providing compassionate service you can count on.

Meet Our Child Sexual Abuse Attorneys

During one of life’s most difficult moments, our attorneys stand beside your family with compassion and resolve.

The Support You Need After Any Accident

Based in St. Augustine, our child sexual abuse lawyers represent survivors and families across Florida. We understand the local laws, courts, and agencies involved in sexual abuse civil claims, and we’ve built trusted relationships with investigators, medical experts, and survivor advocates.

Whether your case involves a school, church, daycare, or youth organization, our Florida child abuse attorneys combine local compassion with statewide experience to deliver justice and accountability.

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Daniel A Mowrey, Esq.
With over 25 years of legal experience, Dan started Mowrey Law to carry out his practice and passion for helping others. His dedication to helping others achieve and obtain justice is the inspiration for the firm’s focus on personal injury, criminal defense and civil litigation.

 

The firm’s approach is straightforward, consistent and down-to-earth. Whether visiting the location of an incident or being readily available to his clients, Mr. Mowrey is committed to covering all aspects of your matter to ensure every detail of your case is handled. Through hard work and a strong work ethic, Dan and his team are devoted to fight and get the results his clients rightfully deserve. Active in the St. Augustine business and philanthropic arenas, Dan is committed to giving back to the community that he and his family have called home for over twenty years.

 

Prior to starting Mowrey Law Firm, Mr. Mowrey attended Florida State University on a full scholarship to play football for the Seminoles. After graduation from FSU, Dan worked for two years at a national trucking company before attending and completing law school. His legal career began in 2000 when the Office of the State Attorney in the Seventh Circuit hired Dan as a prosecutor. After four years at the State Attorney’s Office, private practice called concentrating on guiding and advising individuals and small business through complex legal matters. In 2008 Dan became a founding partner in Mowrey, Shoemaker Beardsley, (“MSB”), a firm regarded by many in the area as one of St. Johns County’s most prestigious law firms. While at MSB, Mr. Mowrey primarily focused his practice on personal injury, criminal defense and complex civil matters. Combining his early years with the State Attorney’s Office with his many years of private practice, Dan has gleaned substantial trial experience, having tried over 50 jury and over 150 non-jury trials.
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Rebecca Emert, Esq.
Rebecca is a seasoned trial lawyer equipped with the knowledge and skills required to successfully advocate for her clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. Whether it’s criminal defense, personal injury, or civil litigation, her legal background has given her the ability to handle complex cases and to help her clients navigate the judicial system.

Rebecca served as an Assistant State Attorney for over 10 years. As a prosecutor, she was assigned to the Career Criminal and Sex Crimes Unit where she handled many violent and sexually motivated offenses. Rebecca tried over 50 jury trials during that time, and was professionally recognized for her successful trial work by being awarded the Trial Top Gun Award by the State Attorney’s Office of the 7th Judicial Circuit.

Prior to starting her legal career, Rebecca obtained her undergraduate degree with honors from University of Florida in 2008. She earned her Juris Doctorate with honors from Florida State College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011. Rebecca is deeply rooted in St. Augustine and takes pride in serving the community that she was raised in and that her family has called home for over 5 generations.

Rebecca draws from her extensive experience to relentlessly pursue justice for all of her clients. Her straightforward and down-to-earth approach makes clients feel confident in choosing Mowrey Law Firm to help them through difficult times. Call our office today for a free consultation and to learn how we can provide the aggressive advocacy your case needs.
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Jeremiah Mulligan, Esq.

Jeremiah Mulligan is a seasoned attorney and North Florida native with over two decades of legal experience. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Flagler College in St. Augustine in 1998 and subsequently graduated with honors from the University of Miami School of Law. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005, Jeremiah began his legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, where he discovered his passion for trial advocacy.

Upon returning to St. Augustine, Jeremiah transitioned into private practice, concentrating on Civil Litigation and Property Rights. His extensive litigation experience includes real estate disputes, construction defect claims, first-party insurance matters (both plaintiff and defense), failure to disclose cases, and business litigation. In addition to his legal practice, Jeremiah served for over three years as an adjunct professor in Flagler College’s Pre-Law Program, mentoring aspiring legal professionals.

Before joining Mowrey Law Firm, Jeremiah held the position of in-house counsel and Director of Business Operations for an international automation company with offices in the United States and Japan. Since re-entering private practice, he has become a key member of Mowrey Law Firm, leading the firm’s Litigation division. He is known for his dedication to client advocacy and his commitment to seeing cases through trial.

Jeremiah resides near the beach in St. Augustine with his family. A strong advocate for community involvement, he has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Ancient City Soccer Club and the St. Augustine Society. Outside of his legal work, he enjoys coaching youth football and soccer and traveling to support his children in their competitive sports endeavors.

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