COSTA RICA ATTORNYS
How do you get an attorney out of the tree? Cut the rope.
Just like in the U.S. Costa Rica does have its attorney jokes, and just like the U.S. and as in any metropolitan area many of Costa Rica attorneys offices surround a JUDICAL court house just like Indians would do to a poor suspecting wagon train filled with innocent settlers.
If you get involved in criminal activity, remember, Costa Rica Law is a complexity of the Rican legal system, which is based on Napoleonic law. Guilty until Proven Innocent! You may sit in jail for a year (and/or just rot depending on the nature of the crime) before someone will look at the case and/or a bond can be posted. Drugs, sex with a child, etc these type of cases are treated very harshly.
If you think you have a civil suit, such as, suing a poor coffee shop owner when you got burnt on a cup of coffee, chances are it will get laugh out of court, while your attorney is laughing all the way to the bank. If you think you have suffered some mental condition, forget it! Like most Latin Countries, unless one sees blood, there is no case.
If you need a business attorney, (buying property, setting up corporations, trade agreements (do your research first, Costa Rica does have some of the best attorneys in the World. And expect to pay anywhere from $30-$100/hr.
The Embassy of the United States of America in San José, Costa Rica assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms whose names appear at U. S. Embassy - Bilingual list of Costa Rica Attorneys at the Consular District of San José as of June, 2006
The San José Consular District includes all of Costa Rica. Most important law cases are tried in the city of San José, although some originate in other parts of the country. Credit information can usually be obtained through banks, or through commercial reporting agencies, such as DUN AND BRADSTREET, INC.
List of the San Jose US Embassy Attorneys
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|  Petersen & Philps Law Offices in Costa Rica. Attorney - http://www.plawcr.com/index.htmlPetersen & Philps Law Offices in Costa Rica. Costa Rica real estate law, corporate law, residency and immigration, Costa Rica Legal Services, Costa Rica Law Information - Read more |
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|  Asociacion de Ciencias Penales de Costa Rica - Vinculos - http://www.cienciaspenales.org/Asociacion de Ciencias Penales de Costa Rica. Foro de Discusion, Boletin La Cronica, Jurisprudencia de Interes, Historia, Junta Directive, Consejo Editorial, Estatos, membresia, Creditos - Read more |
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|  Costa Rica Law. Legal Information on Real Estate, Property - http://www.costaricalaw.com/Costa Rica Law is the legal information site for Costa Rica, Costa Rica Law is the best resource for legal information about Costa Rica. - Read more |
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|  Facio y Canas Attorneys - http://www.fayca.com/home.htmCosta Rica law firm that specializes in corporate law, trademark registration, intellectual property and other legal services in Costa Rica - Read more |
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|  Pacheco Coto Attorneys at Law - http://www.pachecocoto.com/Rica's oldest and most reputable law firms. It is widely recognized for its solid international experience and for maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards - Read more |
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|  Costa Rica Law - Legal Information in Costa Rica - http://costaricalaw.com/Costa Rica Law is the legal information site for Costa Rica, Costa Rica Law is the best resource for legal information about Costa Rica. - Read more |
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|  Cordero & Cordero Abogados - http://www.corderoabogados.com/Cordero & Cordero Abogados congregates a team of high level attorneys, paralegals and specialized staff capable of assisting domestic and international clients on their everyday legal needs. San Jose and Guanacaste offices. - Read more |
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|  Breedy Abogadoes, L.A - Costa Rican Legal Services - http://www.breedy.com/We are one of the most experienced law firms in Costa Rica. Offering multi-lingual legal counsel in the following areas: - Read more |
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|  Lawyers, Lang & Asociados Law Firm - http://www.langcr.com/Lang & Asociados Law firm specialized in providing legal services to corporations and multinational companies, as well as individuals and investors doing business in Costa Rica - Read more |
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|  Asesores Jurídicos & Económicos - http://www.costaricaattorneys.com/Asesores Jurídicos & Económicos is a Firm comprising lawyers, economists and business administrators who are committed to offering you an integral advisory service - Read more |
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|  Attorneys at Law - Trade Mark Registration - http://www.costaricatrademarks.com/Trademarks and other distinctive signs, such as trade names, logos and advertising signs are regulated in Costa Rica. - Read more |
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|  Costa Rica Legal dDrectorio - http://www.crlegal.com/CRLegal directorio Jurídico Costarricense, por el las personas que ingresen al sitio podrán buscar abogados deacuerdo a su especialidad, - Read more |
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|  Soley, Saborío, Fallas & Asociados - http://www.lawfirmcr.com/Desde su fundación nuestra firma de abogados se ha desarrollado como uno de los Despachos líderes en Costa Rica. La base d enuestro exito ofrecer a nuestros clientes un servicio jurídico integral y especializado - Read more |
