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Lawyers in Aguascalientes

Aguascalientes is a small but highly dynamic state in the Bajío region, with a strong automotive industry and a good quality of life. Its capital concentrates practice in corporate, labor, commercial and civil law.

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The judiciary in Aguascalientes

The Judiciary of Aguascalientes is made up of the Supreme Court of Justice (Supremo Tribunal de Justicia), the Judicial Council (Consejo de la Judicatura) and specialized chambers. Given its size, the state operates with few judicial districts, concentrated above all in the capital, with courts of first instance for civil, commercial, family and criminal matters, in addition to the structure of control, oral trial and enforcement courts of the accusatory system. Federal matters fall to the District Courts and Circuit Courts of the Twenty-Third Circuit, based in Aguascalientes.

Legal particularities of Aguascalientes

Aguascalientes maintains its own Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure, with traditionally conservative regulation in family matters. Its strong automotive industry (Nissan and its suppliers) means that corporate, labor and commercial litigation predominates over other areas.

Oral proceedings

The accusatory, oral criminal system has been fully operational since 2016, and oral commercial trials are conducted under the Commercial Code (Código de Comercio).

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How do I find a lawyer in Aguascalientes?

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How is the Judicial Branch organized in Aguascalientes?

The Judiciary of Aguascalientes is made up of the Supreme Court of Justice (Supremo Tribunal de Justicia), the Judicial Council (Consejo de la Judicatura) and specialized chambers. Given its size, the state operates with few judicial districts, concentrated above all in the capital, with courts of first instance for civil, commercial, family and criminal matters, in addition to the structure of control, oral trial and enforcement courts of the accusatory system. Los asuntos federales se ventilan por separado ante juzgados de distrito.

Are the laws in Aguascalientes different from those of other states?

Aguascalientes maintains its own Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure, with traditionally conservative regulation in family matters. Its strong automotive industry (Nissan and its suppliers) means that corporate, labor and commercial litigation predominates over other areas. Por eso conviene un abogado que litigue habitualmente en el estado.

Are oral trials already operating in Aguascalientes?

The accusatory, oral criminal system has been fully operational since 2016, and oral commercial trials are conducted under the Commercial Code (Código de Comercio).

How much does an attorney charge in Aguascalientes?

Fees depend on the area of law and complexity; on average they are somewhat lower than in Mexico City. Our attorneys in Aguascalientes explain their fees up front and many offer the first consultation free of charge.

In which cities in Aguascalientes do you have lawyers?

We have coverage in Aguascalientes and in the main cities of Aguascalientes. When you indicate your city we assign you the attorney on our team who is closest and most specialized in your matter.

What areas of law do you cover in Aguascalientes?

In Aguascalientes we handle family, criminal, labor, civil, commercial, tax, immigration, real-estate, and amparo (constitutional relief) law, among other areas.

I am a foreigner with a matter in Aguascalientes, can you help me?

Yes. And we have lawyers in the state who speak English and handle cross-border matters involving property, estates, immigration and business.

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