Find Puerto Rico Lawyers
Connect with licensed Puerto Rico attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From PR-52 and PR-22 accidents to workplace and tourism-related injuries, Puerto Rico sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Centro Médico, Hospital HIMA, or any Puerto Rico facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Puerto Rico workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Puerto Rico.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Puerto Rico can take months or years.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Puerto Rico families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Puerto Rico business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Puerto Rico involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Puerto Rico business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Puerto Rico's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Puerto Rico — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Puerto Rico state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Puerto Rico, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Puerto Rico state protections.
Domestic Violence
Puerto Rico law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Puerto Rico veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout Puerto Rico
Serving San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, Ponce, Caguas, Guaynabo, Arecibo, Toa Baja, Mayagüez, Trujillo Alto, and communities across Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to Puerto Rico residents.
Largest legal aid provider in Puerto Rico since 1966 — free civil legal representation through 17 offices islandwide for low-income residents.
Sociedad para Asistencia Legal de Puerto RicoNonprofit corporation promoting justice for economically disadvantaged people through free legal services since 1955.
Pro-Bono, Inc.Founded in 1981 by the Puerto Rico Bar Association — free civil and administrative legal services with priority for elderly, women, and minors.
Ayuda Legal Puerto RicoFree legal information portal in Spanish explaining rights, laws, and legal processes for low- and moderate-income Puerto Rico residents.
Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico (Organization)Nonprofit advancing access to justice through legal education, advocacy, and free online self-help resources for Puerto Rico communities.
Puerto Rico Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Puerto Rico.
Courts
Official portal for Puerto Rico's judicial branch — Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of First Instance. Primarily in Spanish.
Poder Judicial — EnglishEnglish-language version of the Puerto Rico Judicial Branch portal with court information, resources, and services.
Tribunal Supremo (Supreme Court)Highest court in Puerto Rico — final authority on constitutional and legal questions under Puerto Rico's civil law system.
Tribunal de Apelaciones (Court of Appeals)Intermediate appellate court composed of 39 judges handling appeals from the Court of First Instance across 13 judicial regions.
Tribunal de Primera Instancia (Court of First Instance)Trial court of general jurisdiction organized into 13 judicial regions — handles all civil, criminal, family, and probate matters.
E-Filing
Puerto Rico's electronic court platform for filing urgent requests, accessing SUMAC case management, and the Attorney Registry (RUA).
SUMAC — Electronic Filing SystemUnified Case Management and Administration System for electronic filing in civil, family, and appellate cases across all 13 judicial regions.
Rules & Procedures
Complete court rules in English — civil procedure, criminal procedure, evidence, and Supreme Court rules for Puerto Rico's civil law system.
Court Fees (Aranceles)Current judicial filing fees paid via Internal Revenue stamps at the court collection office — set by Supreme Court resolution.
Verify a Puerto Rico Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Official attorney directory from Puerto Rico's Judicial Branch — search by name, region, or specialty to verify any licensed attorney or notary.
Tribunal Supremo — Attorney DisciplineThe Supreme Court regulates the legal profession, enforces the Canons of Professional Ethics, and imposes disciplinary measures on attorneys.
Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto RicoPuerto Rico's bar association since 1840 — the oldest professional association on the island, providing CLE, ethics guidance, and advocacy.
Junta Examinadora de Aspirantes (Board of Bar Examiners)Administers Puerto Rico's independent bar exam (not UBE) testing civil law knowledge in Spanish, and oversees attorney admission.
Registro Único de Abogados y Abogadas (RUA)Unified registry of all attorneys and notaries authorized to practice in Puerto Rico — the authoritative source for license verification.