For decades, Kennedy Law Firm has assisted survivors of sexual abuse in seeking justice in the form best for their situation. When clients come to us, they often have a lot of questions. We’ve provided answers to some of the most common questions on this page and welcome any others by phone call or appointment.

This depends on the type of case and if you decide to go to trial versus a negotiated settlement. We will work with you to take proactive measures as soon as possible. An attorney can walk you through the options for your situation and any statutes of limitations that might apply. New Mexico has particularly complicated limitations in sexual abuse cases, but we can help in many situations.

In many ways, that is entirely up to you. We understand that in some situations survivors want to remain anonymous. In those situations, we will do everything we can to help you feel supported and protected while you pursue justice.
If, instead, you choose to be a voice for others and publicly hold an individual or institution accountable, we have the connections and resources to empower you. In either case, we want our clients to remember that someone else’s abuse does not define them, and how you move forward is your decision to make.

Criminal cases are filed by the state, but whether there’s a criminal case or not you can pursue a civil lawsuit against your abuser. In some cases, you can also hold a third party accountable, if they owed you a duty of care.
Civil cases have their own unique investigation procedures and are often the best way to obtain justice. For more information on how civil cases work, visit our page on how an attorney can help in a sexual abuse case.

With over 75 years of combined experience helping survivors of sexual abuse, the attorneys at our firm have helped victims of sexual abuse throughout New Mexico obtain justice. We provide compassionate advice and a relentless pursuit of justice.

We trust police officers every day to do their job according to the right legal and moral standards. When they fail in this duty, it can be difficult to know where to turn. People are often in shock, and they don’t know who they can trust.
At Kennedy Law Firm, we use our more than 75 years of combined experience in civil rights law to help in these situations. We’ve compiled a few of the most common questions we get regarding police misconduct and their answers below.

The best thing you can do is contact an attorney. There are important time limits for filing a lawsuit against a police officer. An experienced lawyer can walk you through the process, protect your rights and file your case in a timely manner.

Police are expected to follow certain rules when it comes to searches, seizures and arrests. If these rules are not followed, and someone’s constitutional rights are violated, evidence obtained in their case is affected. Any evidence obtained illegally can be thrown out, or its use can be limited in the case against you.

Always document everything. Request any audio or video evidence that could bolster your case. Municipalities and police departments may try to withhold this information, which is where an experienced attorney can help. We work to obtain all the supporting evidence you need and ensure that your case proceeds in a positive manner.