Are there ANY states in America where attorneys are required BY law?
Attorneys in general? No, I dont believe so. On the whole, when people come to us, we are obligated to keep their confidences. There are some exceptions for when the person is likely to commit a crime that will cause serious bodily injury. However, if the molestation is in the past and/or we dont know for a fact that the person is guilty and likely to continue harming the child, there is nothing we can do about it. Attorneys in specific positions may be obligated to report, but it is not som...