Revenge Porn Attorney

The True Cost of Revenge Porn: What Victims Go Through

The non-consensual sharing of intimate images can be absolutely devastating for a victim. It’s an act of cruelty and an extreme invasion of privacy that can make you feel exposed, helpless, and ashamed, even though you didn’t do anything wrong.

The Emotional Toll

The impact of having your most private moments made public can include:

• Severe Emotional Distress: Feelings of anxiety, depression, PTSD, fear, and panic are very common.
• Humiliation and Shame: Many victims feel deeply embarrassed, which can lead to social withdrawal.
• Fear and Safety Concerns: When identifying information (like a name or workplace) is shared, victims can become targets for harassment, stalking, and even physical threats.

The Practical and Professional Impact

This violation doesn’t just affect your personal life; it can also harm your future and your ability to make a living:

• Job Loss or Career Damage: Having these images surface can lead to losing a job or being unable to get a new one because of reputational harm.
• Financial Loss: The stress and time spent dealing with the issue can result in lost wages, and you may face costs for therapy or legal help.

Acting Fast: How a Revenge Porn Attorney Protects You When Private Images Are Shared

The sooner action is taken, the better the chance to stop further sharing and safeguard your privacy. Our experienced team acts immediately to secure your rights, remove the content, and provide the guidance you need to protect yourself from ongoing harm.

Immediate Steps You Should Take

• Do NOT Contact the Person Who Shared the Images: Reaching out can make things worse or give the perpetrator more power. It can also complicate your legal case. Let an attorney handle all communication.
• Document Everything You Can: Take screenshots of where the images appear, the URLs, usernames, and dates or timestamps.
• Report the Content to the Platforms: Most social media sites and websites have tools to report Non-Consensual Intimate Images. Report the posts on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), Reddit, TikTok, and others as soon as you can.
• Contact a Revenge Porn Lawyer Immediately: An experienced revenge porn attorney can move faster than you can on your own. We can take legal steps right away to get the images removed and protect your safety and privacy.

What a Revenge Porn Lawyer Does for You

Preserving Evidence to Strengthen Your Case

Before anything is taken down, we carefully document all content related to your situation. This includes screenshots, URLs, messages, and a clear timeline.

We also send preservation notices to websites and service providers so they must save important records, such as IP addresses or account information, that could help identify who shared the images. This stops evidence from being deleted.

Rapid Removal of Your Images From the Internet

We use several methods to get your images removed as fast as possible:

• DMCA Takedown Notices: If you took the photo yourself (for example, a selfie), you legally own the copyright. We can file DMCA notices with hosting sites, search engines, and internet providers to force the removal of the content.
• Removal From Revenge Porn Websites: We know which sites are known for hosting non-consensual images and how to get them to comply. Our firm’s reputation and legal experience often speed up removals.
• Working Directly With Social Media Platforms: We use each platform’s special channels for removing non-consensual images, which are often quicker than standard reporting tools.
• Search Engine De-Indexing: We can ask Google, Bing, and other search engines to remove the images from search results. Even if the content remains on a website, this makes it much harder to find.

Legal Protection Against the Person Responsible

• Civil Lawsuits for Damages: You may be able to recover money for emotional distress, reputational harm, lost income, and other losses.
• Restraining Orders: We can seek an immediate order to stop the person from contacting you or sharing anything else. Violating a restraining order has serious consequences.
• Criminal Action (When Applicable): In states that criminalize revenge porn, we can help involve law enforcement and support you through the process while protecting your privacy.
• Anonymous Filing Options: We understand how sensitive these cases are. If you want to keep your name out of public records, we can file the case under a pseudonym like “Jane Doe” or “John Doe.”

​​​​From Crisis to Resolution: What to Expect With a Revenge Porn Attorney

When you work with The Lyon Firm, every step of the process is handled with discretion, care, and strategic precision. You’ll always know what’s happening, and we tailor our approach to your situation, ensuring both immediate relief and long-term protection.

Step 1: Private Consultation and Evidence Preservation

We listen carefully to your story, explain your legal options, and outline a customized strategy. Immediately, we secure and document all relevant digital evidence, so nothing can be deleted or lost. We can also send preservation notices to websites and service providers to protect critical information.

Step 2: Immediate Content Removal

Our attorneys act fast to remove intimate images from the internet. This includes:

• Sending formal DMCA takedown notices for copyright-protected content
• Submitting removal requests to websites, social media platforms, and search engines
• Using specialized channels for websites that host revenge porn content
• Implementing strategies to de-index content from search engines, making it harder to find, even if still online

Step 3: Seeking Court Orders (Injunctions)

To stop further harm, we can request a court-issued injunction requiring immediate removal of your content. This is often the fastest way to halt distribution and can apply to both individuals and hosting websites.

Step 4: Filing a Lawsuit

If the perpetrator refuses to cooperate, we file a formal lawsuit. This legal action allows you to pursue compensation for emotional distress, reputation harm, and other damages. 

Step 5: Discovery and Evidence Gathering

During discovery, we collect additional evidence, which may include depositions, subpoenas, and requests for information from third parties. This step helps identify anonymous posters and builds a strong foundation for settlement or trial.

Step 6: Negotiation and Resolution

Many cases are resolved through negotiation or mediation. We advocate tirelessly for maximum compensation while maintaining your privacy and minimizing public exposure.

Step 7: Long-Term Protection and Recovery

Beyond immediate removal and legal action, we help secure your online presence and personal safety by:

• Monitoring the internet for reappearances of your content
• Advising on reputation recovery and online security measures
• Connecting you with emotional support resources as needed

Can I Take Legal Action for Revenge Porn?

If someone has shared your private images without consent, you may be entitled to recover damages for the harm you’ve suffered. 

Courts can also issue injunctive relief, which may include allowing you to proceed under a pseudonym to protect your identity and maintain your privacy throughout the legal process.

It’s important to note: you generally cannot pursue legal action if you voluntarily consented to commercial pornographic content, unless that content was obtained through force, fraud, misrepresentation, or coercion.

Invasion of Privacy Damages

Individuals suffer a great deal of emotional distress in times of private uncertainty. Plaintiffs have filed claims based on the loss of business and the loss of reputation. Privacy suits can recover compensation for the following:

• Emotional pain and suffering
• Therapy and Medical Expenses
• Loss of Income or Career Opportunities
• Liquidated Damages (a set amount like $150,000 in federal cases, even if specific losses are hard to prove)
• Disgorgement of any illicit monetary gains
• Punitive Damages
• Attorneys’ Fees and Court Costs

As technology enters almost every aspect of our daily lives, we are seeing our privacy diminish. Instances of invasions of privacy are reported in many corporate and private affairs.

Do I Need to Hire a Revenge Porn Attorney?

If you have been targeted by the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, the answer is almost always yes. This is a serious legal issue that requires quick and decisive action.

When your most private moments are made public, it’s an online invasion of privacy that can be devastating. Trying to handle this alone, dealing with websites, contacting the abuser, and navigating complex legal claims can be overwhelming and dangerous.

The Lyon Firm represents individuals in a wide variety of plaintiff invasion of privacy lawsuits. If you have been a victim of non-consensual porn or another serious breach of online privacy, you should contact a legal professional right away to investigate your claim.

Why Are Privacy Cases Important?

Privacy breaches and revenge porn cases can cause real, lasting damage to your life, including major financial losses and harm to your reputation. When these devastating consequences hit individuals and families, they deserve to be fully compensated. That’s where the law steps in. Taking legal action is your way to seek justice, hold the abusers accountable for what they did, and send a powerful, clear message that this destructive behavior will not be tolerated.