[header] How to sue for past sexual abuse [title] Search for appropriate attorneys. [step] Sexual abuse is considered a personal injury, so you'll need to look for personal injury attorneys who practice in your area. Ideally, you'll want to find someone who specializes in representing adult victims of childhood sexual abuse. 
[substeps] Family or friends may be good resources for recommendations of attorneys, as well as other attorneys you know-even if they practice in another area of law. Your state or local bar association may have an attorney referral program.