Criminal law

Defense at every stage of criminal proceedings.

From investigation to trial, we work with confidentiality and commitment to protect your rights.

We represent people under investigation and victims. If you are summoned by the Public Prosecutor’s Office or the OIJ, it is best to have a lawyer from your first statement. If you were the victim of a crime, we help you file the complaint and claim compensation.

In many cases there are alternatives to trial, such as settlement, full compensation of the harm or a suspended proceeding on probation. We assess them with you from the start.

What it includes

  • Defense during investigation
  • Hearings and precautionary measures
  • Trial

How we work

  1. ConsultationWe review the summons, complaint or facts in confidence.
  2. InvestigationWe accompany you to statements and proceedings.
  3. HearingsWe handle precautionary measures and the preliminary hearing.
  4. AlternativesWe seek an alternative outcome when the law allows it.
  5. TrialWe defend you at trial and on appeal.
The Legal Print team at their studio in San José

Common questions

I was summoned by the OIJ or the prosecutor. What do I do?

Do not give a statement without a lawyer. Send us the summons and we will go with you. You have the right to know what you are accused of and to remain silent.

Do you represent victims?

Yes. We help you file the complaint, take part in the proceedings and claim compensation for the harm.

What is an alternative outcome?

A way to end the case without trial, such as an agreement with the victim or compensation for the harm. It does not apply to every offense; we tell you whether it applies to yours.

Tell us about your case.

We reply as soon as we can. Your information is confidential and only used to answer your request.

Address
Barrio Dent, Avenida 15, Calle 39. San José, Costa Rica.
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