Sex Trafficking Lawyers In Arkansas

How Do I Know If I Can File a Civil Lawsuit

You may have a civil sex trafficking claim if you were:

• Coerced into sex acts in exchange for money, food, shelter, or protection

• Trafficked as a minor, regardless of “consent”

• Exploited by someone in a position of trust — including a foster parent, coach, or employer

• Tracked, manipulated, or recruited online

• A victim in a situation where third parties (hotels, websites, businesses) enabled the trafficking

Survivors can file anonymously and may be eligible for compensation, even if a criminal conviction hasn’t occurred.

Arkansas Sex Trafficking Lawyers You Can Trust

We use civil litigation to hold every party accountable — traffickers, businesses, institutions, and negligent third parties — and we do it with trauma-informed sensitivity and strict privacy.

You’re not just a case. You’re a person who deserves to be heard and believed — and we’ll fight like hell to protect your rights.

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We use anonymous filing when possible and pursue claims without requiring public testimony unless necessary.

You can file a civil suit regardless of whether charges were filed or a conviction was secured.

We build strong cases against businesses (hotels, websites, landlords) that turned a blind eye to trafficking.

Arkansas extends the civil filing window for trafficking victims — and federal law provides additional avenues. We move fast to protect your rights.

How We Overcome Sex Trafficking Legal Challenges in Arkansas

How Ludwig Wins Your Sex Trafficking Case

We Build Trauma-Informed Legal Claims
We collaborate with counselors and survivor advocates to file cases that respect your story and protect your wellbeing.

We Identify Every Responsible Party
We don’t stop at the trafficker. We investigate enablers — from hotel chains to online platforms — and pursue full civil accountability.

We Secure Expert Witnesses
We work with forensic psychologists, technology experts, and trafficking specialists to strengthen your case in court or settlement.

We Handle It With Sensitivity and Strength
From your first consultation to final resolution, we fight hard while protecting your privacy, dignity, and healing process.

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As Arkansas Catches Up, We Bring Justice to Sex Trafficking Victims Now

In 2023, Arkansas received an F grade on its Shared Hope report card, a report that provides visibility into each state's commitment to enacting litigation that addresses sex trafficking. The state has three big gaps to work through: victim identification and non-criminalization, continuum of care and service funding, and victim-centered criminal justice tools.

Since that report was released, the state has worked hard to make progress. In a 2023 Arkansas House of Representatives session, 6 new acts were passed, including increasing fines for sex trafficking convictions and allowing victims to bring civil action to those who "knew but didn't tell."

In the meantime, we bring justice to victims and their families now.

When families of sex trafficking victims need legal representation, Ludwig Law Firm stands out for several key reasons:

• Specialization in Procedural Justice
  Ludwig attorneys are experienced in navigating complex procedural law—such as motions for vacatur (clearing wrongful convictions), filing for restitution, and securing protective orders—areas where Arkansas statute currently falls short.

• Trauma-Informed & Victim-Centered Approach
  The firm emphasizes sensitivity to survivors’ experiences, ensuring clients never retraumatize themselves during hearings and are provided with a secure environment to testify.

• Civil and Criminal Advocacy Experience
  Ludwig attorneys pursue both civil claims (e.g., against trafficking buyers or establishments under expanded civil-remedy statutes like Act 354) and support criminal case coordination—ideal for families seeking holistic justice.

• Legislative Insight and Policy Influence
  With Arkansas recently updating laws to broaden civil remedies, implement stronger fines, and remove criminal cooperation barriers (Acts 327, 330, 736), Ludwig Law Firm is equipped to leverage these new provisions—especially as they continue to evolve the statutes for victim protection and advocacy.

• Collaborative Multi-Agency Networks
  Because systemic gaps remain—like the lack of MDT protocols and victim-witness support—Ludwig actively partners with service providers, child welfare officials, and law enforcement to fill those voids, ensuring clients benefit from comprehensive, coordinated legal and social services.

Source: Shared Hope International – 2023 Report; Arkansashouse.com.

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