A Law Firm Dedicated to Victims' Rights

Donelan Law fights for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and individuals injured in serious accidents across Missouri. There is no single path to justice after harm occurs. We listen, explain your legal options clearly, and fight for you.

Our Values

Extensive Experience with Assault & Abuse Cases

Advocacy and Support for Clients and Community

Care, Integrity & Equal Representation

Our Practice Areas

Violence &
Sexual Abuse

Donelan Law represents victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and intentional harm. We also advocate for individuals asserting their rights within the criminal justice system. We prioritize safety, accountability, and ensuring victims and families understand their legal options.

Personal Injury,
Negligence & Harassment

Donelan Law represents individuals and families harmed by negligence, unsafe conditions, and unlawful discrimination or harassment. The firm helps clients pursue accountability and financial recovery after serious injuries, wrongful death, and violations of their rights.
Do you feel that your rights as a victim have been denied?

We Fight For You

Financial Compensation
Criminal Prosecution
Protective
Orders
Restoration & Empowerment
Accountability
& Justice
Local
Resources
We help our clients regain their lives. Learn more about how we can help you.

We Serve Everyone, Inclusively

We Support All Vulnerable Groups and Individuals.

Every person deserves to feel safe, heard, and protected under the law. Donelan Law represents individuals and families facing violence, abuse, discrimination, and serious injury with discretion, compassion, and unwavering advocacy. The firm listens first, explains legal options in plain terms, and helps each client move forward at a pace that protects their safety, stability, and future.

Donelan Law has experience working with clients with a range of needs and makes every effort to provide clear, accessible communication throughout the process.

Your Case is Bigger than You. Hold Others Accountable.

Homes | Institutions | Schools | Businesses

When trusted organizations and powerful individuals violate the law, they must be held accountable.

The Donelan Law team works with victims and their families, asking hard questions that expose institutional neglect, complicity, and inaction, and holding all responsible parties accountable. Our work goes beyond delivering peace for survivors. We drive meaningful change to make our communities safer.

Client Testimonials

I had an extremely positive experience working with Sarah and Erica at Donelan Law. They constantly stayed on top of my case and never let anything slip past them. I truly felt that they were invested in the case and my well-being throughout the process.

Avery L.

My experience at Donelan Law with Sarah was amazing. This was my first time pursuing charges in any way on my own. I was only 19-20, and Sarah and her coworkers walked me through every step with patience and kindness. They communicated with me as they went through the process, and kept me informed the whole time. Which was a huge comfort because I was so so nervous.

Not only were they professional, fast, along with strong communication, but they were also so friendly. I felt comfortable opening up to them which was really important in a case like mine.  It’s truly a place built on a foundation of cutthroat kindness, with people who want to work WITH you not just for you.

Again, I had an amazing experience with Donelan law, considering my situation things couldn’t have gone better. She won my case, prioritized my emotions, properly prepared me for court and taking the stand. As far as being a lawyer goes I genuinely cannot find one thing she needs to improve on. I would refer anyone to her and her team!

– Allyssa B.

I reached out to Donelan Law for help in navigating an extremely stressful and complicated issue involving my daughter. My daughter was the victim of a sexual assault and I did not know where to begin. Sarah walked us through every step of the process. She explained to us every step we would need to take and every possible outcome we could face, good or bad. She took her time with my daughter, always checking in, making sure she was okay throughout the process. Her advice was invaluable as we worked towards a resolution. I do not know where we would be today without her and everyone at the office. She truly cared about my daughter and our family. I simply cannot say enough good things about her. 

– L.W.

Highly recommend Sarah. She is down-to-earth yet professional. Handled our situation with class and was great to work with. Highly recommend.

– Mark H.

Sarah and her team are amazing. Sarah took the time to explain the legal process in ways that I could understand and always kept me up to date on everything that was happening. I was also able to contact her via call or text and she was always getting back to me very quickly. She knows these cases are very sensitive and personal and she takes great care in her approach to talking about everything. Sarah was able to get me a settlement from my childhood sexual abuser and we settled the case before trial. Without her help I would have been so lost. Thank you Sarah (and the rest of the team) for your help! You made the entire process as easy as possible for me and I truly appreciate it. Thank you so much!

– C.F.

Donelan Law never let me down!  Sarah was a wealth of information and knowledge.  She put up with all my worries and frustrations.  She was definitely my voice of reason!  It took the better part of 2 yrs to settle the case, but Sarah was with me every step of the way. I cannot begin to express how thankful I was to have Sarah on my team!  Even though I hope I never encounter more legal issues, Sarah would be my 1st choice, hands down.  Many thanks for the tireless commitment for me and my case.

– Anonymous

I had an extremely positive experience working with Sarah and Erica at Donelan Law. They constantly stayed on top of my case and never let anything slip past them. I truly felt that they were invested in the case and my well-being throughout the process.

Avery L.

My experience at Donelan Law with Sarah was amazing. This was my first time pursuing charges in any way on my own. I was only 19-20, and Sarah and her coworkers walked me through every step with patience and kindness. They communicated with me as they went through the process, and kept me informed the whole time. Which was a huge comfort because I was so so nervous.

Not only were they professional, fast, along with strong communication, but they were also so friendly. I felt comfortable opening up to them which was really important in a case like mine.  It’s truly a place built on a foundation of cutthroat kindness, with people who want to work WITH you not just for you.

Again, I had an amazing experience with Donelan law, considering my situation things couldn’t have gone better. She won my case, prioritized my emotions, properly prepared me for court and taking the stand. As far as being a lawyer goes I genuinely cannot find one thing she needs to improve on. I would refer anyone to her and her team!

– Allyssa B.

I reached out to Donelan Law for help in navigating an extremely stressful and complicated issue involving my daughter. My daughter was the victim of a sexual assault and I did not know where to begin. Sarah walked us through every step of the process. She explained to us every step we would need to take and every possible outcome we could face, good or bad. She took her time with my daughter, always checking in, making sure she was okay throughout the process. Her advice was invaluable as we worked towards a resolution. I do not know where we would be today without her and everyone at the office. She truly cared about my daughter and our family. I simply cannot say enough good things about her. 

– L.W.

Highly recommend Sarah. She is down-to-earth yet professional. Handled our situation with class and was great to work with. Highly recommend.

– Mark H.

Sarah and her team are amazing. Sarah took the time to explain the legal process in ways that I could understand and always kept me up to date on everything that was happening. I was also able to contact her via call or text and she was always getting back to me very quickly. She knows these cases are very sensitive and personal and she takes great care in her approach to talking about everything. Sarah was able to get me a settlement from my childhood sexual abuser and we settled the case before trial. Without her help I would have been so lost. Thank you Sarah (and the rest of the team) for your help! You made the entire process as easy as possible for me and I truly appreciate it. Thank you so much!

– C.F.

Donelan Law never let me down!  Sarah was a wealth of information and knowledge.  She put up with all my worries and frustrations.  She was definitely my voice of reason!  It took the better part of 2 yrs to settle the case, but Sarah was with me every step of the way. I cannot begin to express how thankful I was to have Sarah on my team!  Even though I hope I never encounter more legal issues, Sarah would be my 1st choice, hands down.  Many thanks for the tireless commitment for me and my case.

– Anonymous

About Us

Donelan Law fights for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other serious harms. There is no single path to justice after a person suffers abuse. At Donelan Law, we listen, explain your legal options in clear terms, and advocate for you with strength and care.

The firm seeks justice through the civil court system, pursuing both monetary and non-monetary remedies for victims. While no amount of money can erase what happened, civil recovery can help individuals begin to rebuild their lives. Just as importantly, civil action holds abusers—and those who enabled the harm—accountable for their conduct. Donelan Law is committed to pursuing meaningful change for clients and the broader community.

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