Please note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.
Guatemala City
Referential List of Attorneys
2023
The U.S. Embassy Attorney’s List
The list is the result of recommendations received by the Embassy, as well as direct contact by the Embassy to attorneys. Attorneys are listed by district and alphabetically; the order of the list has no other significance. Even though attorneys are able to practice law anywhere in the country, the list is divided by districts to facilitate their contact. The English proficiency of each attorney is measured as follows: native speaker; excellent; very good; good; basic.
Any attorney about whom the Embassy has received complaints is not included in this list. Although we have used care in compiling this list, we cannot guarantee nor assume responsibility for the payment of any fees or the competence or integrity of the individuals whose names are listed. For this reason, we appreciate receiving comments, favorable as well as unfavorable, concerning the performance of attorneys on the list. Such comments will assist us in the annual review of the list. You may send us an email to amcitsguatemala@state.gov.
If you are involved in a criminal matter as a defendant and you do not have economic resources to retain an attorney, you are entitled to have appointed a defense attorney at no cost provided by the Public Defense Institution (Instituto de la Defensa Pública Penal).
Attorneys not on the list
This list is not exhaustive. Many reputable lawyers have chosen not to be included. Thus, no negative connotation can be drawn from the absence of a name from this list. If you choose a Guatemalan attorney whose name is not listed, you can verify his/her legal credential and any complaints that have been registered with the Guatemalan Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala).
About attorneys in Guatemala
Attorneys at law are one of the biggest professional guilds in Guatemala. As of today, there are approximately 31,000 licensed attorneys along the country and each one of them can act as a Notary. Even when is not common to obtain a written contract, it is very important for U.S. citizens to clarify the fee for each service.
DISCLAIMER
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list on professional credentials, areas of expertise, and language ability are provided directly by the lawyers; the Embassy is not in a position to vouch for such information. You may receive additional information about the individuals on the list by contacting the local bar association (or its equivalent).
Juan Manuel Aquino Matus
Law Firm: Bufete Aquino Matus
Email: juanmanuel@aquinomatus.com
Address: 13 calle 5-31, Zona 9, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 5017-2356
Languages: Spanish, English (fluent), Italian, French
Areas of Law: Family Law, Criminal Law, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Marriage/Divorce, Adoptions, Immigration, Civil Law, Deaths, Estates, Taxes, Labor Relations, Guatemalan Residence and Citizenship Applications.
Other Services: Certified Translator, Notary Services
Fee Structure: Fees are based on set rates for each matter. Payment is due upon completion. Clients must cover all expenses, charges, and court fees. In the case of a contingency arrangement, an initial retainer is required plus a contingency award of 10-20 percent.
Mario Andres Arroyo Unda
Law Firm: The Legal Hub Guatemala
Email: aarroyo@legalhubgtm.com
Address: 7ma. Avenida 5-45, Zona 4, Edificio Xpo1, Oficina 701, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 4044-4870
Languages: Spanish, English (fluent)
Areas of Law: Family Law, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Estates, Labor Relations, Guatemalan Residence and Citizenship Applications, Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Law, Tech Law
Other Services: Notary Services
Fee Structure: Generally USD125 per hour. Fees may vary if the case is judicial, or administrative. Quotes provided for cases that will be handled on a fixed rate.
Ruby María Asturias Castillo
Law Firm: Deloitte Legal
Email: rasturias@deloitte.com
Address: 5ta Avenida 5-55, Zona 14, Edificio Europlaza World Business Center, Torre IV, Nivel 7, Oficina 702, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 2384-6500
Languages: Spanish, English (fluent)
Areas of Law: Marriage/Divorce, Adoptions, Immigration, Civil Law, Deaths, Estates, Taxes, Labor Relations, Personal Injury, Guatemalan Residence and Citizenship Applications, Corporate Law, Transactions, Arbitration Law, Commercial Law
Other Services: Certified Translator, Notary Services
Fee Structure: Usually USD 150 per hour, but the fee may vary depending on each case
Rodrigo Callejas
Law Firm: Carrillo & Asociados
Email: rodrigo.callejas@carrillolaw.com
Address: Diagonal 6 10-01, Zona 10, Centro Gerencial Las Margaritas, Torre 2, Nivel 7, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 2421-5700
Languages: Spanish, English (fluent)
Areas of Law: Criminal Law, Civil Law, Estates, Taxes, Labor Relations
Other Services: Certified Translator, Notary Services
Fees Structure: Charged by the hour
Juan Pablo Carrasco de Groote
Law Firm: Central Law
Email: jpcarrasco@central-law.com
Address: 15 avenida 18-28, Zona 13, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 2383-6000
Languages: Spanish, English (fluent), Italian
Areas of Law: Criminal Law, Immigration, Civil Law, Taxes, Labor Relations, Guatemalan Residence and Citizenship Applications, Corporate, Commercial, Mining, and Mergers and Acquisitions
Other Services: Certified Translator, Notary Services
Fee Structure: USD 250 per hour
Ginny Castillo
Law Firm: EY LAW, S.A.
Email: ginny.castillo@gt.ey.com
Address: 12 Calle 2-25, Zona 10, Avia, Torre 2, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 5064-1177
Languages, Spanish, English (fluent)
Areas of Law: Taxes, Labor Relations, Guatemalan Residence and Citizenship Applications
Other Services: Notary Services
Fee Structure: Charged by the hour
Javier Alfredo Chacón Cordón
Law Firm: DCM Legal
Email: chaconcordon06@hotmail.com
Address: Avenida Reforma 7-62, Zona 9, Edificio Aristos Reforma, Nivel 4, Oficina 412, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 5708-8859
Languages: Spanish, English (good), Italian
Areas of Law: Family Law, Criminal Law, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Marriage/Divorce, Immigration, Civil Law, Estates, Taxes, Labor Relations, Personal Injury, Guatemalan Residence and Citizenship Applications, Commercial
Other Services: Notary Services
Fee Structure: Charged by the hour or through contingency arrangements.
Marcos Ibarguen Segovia
Law Firm: QIL+4 Abogados
Email: mibarguen@altalegal.com
Address: Diagonal 6, 10-01, Zona 10, Las Margaritas Torre II, Oficina 302A, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 2327-4646, (502) 2205-9000
Languages: Spanish, English (fluent)
Areas of Law: Civil Law, Estates, Taxes, Labor Relations, General Business Law
Other services: Notary Services
Fee Structure: USD 220 per hour
Maritza Gricel Murcia de Herrera
Law Firm: Despacho Jurídico Notarial, Murcia, Herrera y Asociados
Email: lmurcia@hotmail.es
Address: 11 calle, 9na. Avenida, Puerto Barrios, Izabal
Phone: (502) 7948-6391, (502) 7948-6372, (502) 7948-1315
Languages: Spanish, English (limited)
Areas of Law: Family Law, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Marriage/Divorce, Adoptions, Immigration, Civil Law, Deaths, Labor Relations, Personal Injury, Guatemalan Residence and Citizenship Applications
Other Services: Notary Services
Fee Structure: Set rates. Fee varies depending on the complexity and requirements of each individual case
Carlos Augusto Morán Alvarado
Law Firm: Estratégica Legal
Email: lic.carlos.moran@gmail.com
Address: 5 Avenida 5-55, Zona14, Edificio. Europlaza, Torre I, Oficina 1204, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 2315-3636
Languages: Spanish, English (fluent)
Areas of Law: Family Law, Criminal Law, Parental Child Abduction, Civil Law, Marriage/Divorce, Deaths, Estates, Taxes, Labor Relations, Personal Injury
Other Services: Notary Services
Fee Structure: Determined on a case by case basis. If hourly, the rate is USD 125.
Rodrigu Montufar
Law Firm: Montufar International
Email: montlaw@gmail.com
Address: 7 Avenida 13-36, Zona 9, Condominio Alameda, suite 607, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 2334-6132, (502) 2334-0192
Languages: Spanish, English (fluent), German, French, Italian, Portuguese.
Areas of Law: Family Law, Criminal Law, Child Custody, Marriage/Divorce, Immigration, Civil Law, Deaths, Estates, Taxes, Labor Relations, Guatemalan Residence and Citizenship Applications, Commercial and Corporate Law, Trademarks, Banking, Investments, Real Estates, Constructions, General Consulting
Other Services: Notary Services
Fee Structure: USD 150 per hour for civil and commercial contracts, USD200 for special cases, including criminal matters
Antonio Trápaga
Law Firm: Trápaga Asociados
Email: legal@asociadostrapaga.com
Address: 8 Avenida 4-31, Zona 1, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 5571-7516
Languages: Spanish, English (fluent), French
Areas of Law: Family Law, Marriage/Divorce, Immigration, Civil Law, Estates, Taxes, Guatemalan Residence and Citizenship Applications
Other Services: Certified Translator, Notary Services
Fee Structure: Variable depending on the specific case
PRO BONO LEGAL CLINICS
The following legal clinics provide free legal services by law students to low-income individuals:
Mónica Raquel Chiapas Pérez, Director
Mariano Gálvez University
Bufete Popular de la Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala
Email: bufetepopularumg@gmail.com
Address: 7a Avenida 7-64, Zona 2, Guatemala City
Phone: (502) 2411-1800, ext. 2029, (502) 2411-1769
Areas of Law: Civil Law, Family Law, Labor Law
They have offices and offer services in the following locations (listed alphabetically by Department):
Cobán, Alta Verapaz
Salamá, Baja Verapaz
Chimaltenango, Chimaltenango
Chiquimula, Chiquimula
Guastatoya, El Progreso
Escuintla, Escuintla
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Escuintla
Amatitlán, Guatemala
Boca del Monte, Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
San José Pinula, Guatemala
San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Villa Nueva, Guatemala
Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango
Morales, Izabal
Puerto Barrios, Izabal
Jalapa, Jalapa
Jutiapa, Jutiapa
Flores, Petén
Santa Elena, Petén
Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Quiché
Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu
La Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez
San Marcos, Sacatepéquez
San Pedro, Sacatepéquez
Chiquimulilla, Santa Rosa
Cuilapa, Santa Rosa
Sololá, Sololá
Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez
Totonicapán, Totonicapán
Zacapa, Zacapa
Rafael Landivar, University.
Bufete Popular de la Universidad Rafael Landivar
Email: bufetepopular@url.edu.gt
Phone: (502) 2230-5111, (502) 2230-5117, (502) 2230-5213, (502) 2230-5093
Address: 13 Calle 2-73, Zona 1, Guatemala City
Areas of Law: Alimony, Civil Registry, Divorce, Labor
They have offices and offer services in the following locations (listed alphabetically by Department):
Cobán, Alta Verapaz
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango
Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango