The Firm
Our firm represents 25 years of legal and advocacy work on behalf of victims of sexual assault, child molestation, homicide, and domestic violence. We specialize in navigating the complexities of both the criminal and civil judicial systems, and help our clients work through the debilitating fear, self-doubt, and confusion triggered by a traumatizing event. We believe a balanced partnership of law and psychology yields the best possible results—both judicial and personal—for victims and their families, and work toward that end for every client we serve. No one simply “gets over” a violent a crime like sexual assault. Yet, ensuring that the courts have treated you fairly, victims can heal and learn how to move forward with their lives.
Co-Founders
John Clune Esq.
John Clune is the attorney for the Victim Justice law firm, specializing in victim's rights and legal representation of victims. Mr. Clune spent six years as Prosecutor in Colorado’s Fifth Judicial District DA’s Office, leaving in 2002 as the Chief Deputy DA. In 2004 John assisted the victim in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault prosecution in Eagle County, and was co-council with Lin Wood Esq. of Atlanta Georgia for the related civil case in US District Court. John now devotes his entire practice to representation of victims of violent crime. Mr. Clune received his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University in 1996 and is a current member of the National Association of Victims’ Rights Attorneys and the National Crime Victims’ Bar Association.
Dr. Sheri Vanino PsyD
Dr. Sheri Vanino, serves as victim advocate for the Victim Justice PC. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma and sexual assault. From 2004 to 2007, Dr. Vanino was the Director of Victim Services and Counseling Director for the Rape Assistance and Awareness Program- Colorado's largest rape crisis center. Before getting her PsyD, she worked as an advocate for the 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Dr. Vanino provides expert testimony in sexual assault cases, and trains locally and nationally on sexual assault and trauma. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Denver’s PsyD program and is in their Masters in International Disaster Psychology Progam. Dr. Vanino completed her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University and has acquired a Master’s Degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver.