California Crime Victim - You are entitled to payment from a defendant who was convicted of a crime during which you were injured or your property was stolen or damaged. You are also entitled to payment if your business has suffered economic losses because of the actions of a criminal defendant. It is very important that you communicate the need for restitution to the court as early as possible in the case.

For free information in Los Angeles County call (562) 940-2617. Outside of Los Angeles County, call 1-800 VICTIMS.

For victim resources and information about victim restitution laws in various states, visit Mova (Missouri Victim Assistance Network) by clicking here. For resources on domestic violence and abuse visit aardvarc.org by clicking here. For a directory of crime victim services visit ovc.ncjrs.org/findvictimservices by clicking here or visit crimevictims.gov by clicking here.

Antonio R. Sarabia II is the leading expert in California on recovery of victim restitution. He has written several articles on the subject and is the author of the chapter ‘Victim Restitution” in California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice (the leading treatise used by judges, district attorneys and defense counsel in criminal matters). In one case his client was awarded victim restitution of more than $700,000.

If you have a victim restitution matter and are interested in working with Mr. Sarabia, please click here.

If you would like more information on Mr. Sarabia please click on Biography below.