Start with a specialist legal service or an attorney directory. You can ask about removal, continuing threats, and whether legal action is appropriate for your situation.
A directory of attorneys who have volunteered to help with image-based sexual abuse on a free or reduced-cost basis. Confirm their location, availability, and fees directly.
View the attorney directory (opens a new tab)Source: CCRI · Reviewed September 5, 2026
K&L Gates’ project provides free legal assistance for accepted intimate-image abuse matters. Its initial form is for a conflict check and a brief description.
Keep that first description nonconfidential. Do not send intimate images of a minor. Submitting the form does not establish an attorney-client relationship.
Read the legal project’s intake terms (opens a new tab)Source: K&L Gates legal project · Reviewed September 5, 2026
Find a legal-aid organization near you. These services help people with limited income; ask the local organization about eligibility and whether it handles your type of problem.
Find local legal aid (opens a new tab)Source: LSC · Reviewed September 5, 2026
Check its intake instructions first. Ask how to preserve useful records privately, such as page addresses, dates, threats, and reporting confirmations. You do not need to give Image Advocate those records.
A lawyer can explain privacy protections and which remedies apply. This directory does not determine whether you have a claim or promise an outcome.
Find a support organization in your country and ask about local legal-help options. Availability and eligibility vary.
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