Lawyers in Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo is home to the leading tourist destinations of the Mexican Caribbean (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel) and an enormous foreign population. Legal practice revolves around real estate, immigration, hospitality, labor and restricted-zone trusts (fideicomisos).
Consult with a lawyerThe judiciary in Quintana Roo
The Judicial Branch of Quintana Roo (Poder Judicial) comprises the Superior Court of Justice (Tribunal Superior de Justicia), the Judicial Council (Consejo de la Judicatura) and specialized chambers. The state is divided into judicial districts seated in Chetumal, Cancún (Benito Juárez), Playa del Carmen (Solidaridad), Cozumel and Felipe Carrillo Puerto, each with courts of first instance for civil, commercial, family and criminal matters, in addition to the structure of the accusatorial system. Federal-jurisdiction matters fall to the District Courts and Circuit Courts of the Twenty-Seventh Circuit, seated in Cancún and Chetumal.
Legal particularities of Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo recognized same-sex marriage at an early stage. The entire coast lies within the constitutional restricted zone, so the acquisition of real estate by foreigners is carried out through a trust (fideicomiso) or a Mexican company; this makes real estate, notarial and trust law the core of local practice, together with immigration and tourism law.
Oral proceedings
The accusatorial and oral criminal justice system has been fully operational since 2016, and oral commercial trials operate under the Commercial Code (Código de Comercio).
Lawyers in Quintana Roo
Frequently asked questions
How do I find an attorney in Quintana Roo?
Describe your legal problem and your city in Quintana Roo on Letrados.mx; a local lawyer from our team, with a verified cédula profesional (professional license), will handle your case. We cover Quintana Roo and the entire country.
How is the Judicial Branch organized in Quintana Roo?
The Judicial Branch of Quintana Roo (Poder Judicial) comprises the Superior Court of Justice (Tribunal Superior de Justicia), the Judicial Council (Consejo de la Judicatura) and specialized chambers. The state is divided into judicial districts seated in Chetumal, Cancún (Benito Juárez), Playa del Carmen (Solidaridad), Cozumel and Felipe Carrillo Puerto, each with courts of first instance for civil, commercial, family and criminal matters, in addition to the structure of the accusatorial… Los asuntos federales se ventilan por separado ante juzgados de distrito.
Are the laws in Quintana Roo different from those of other states?
Quintana Roo recognized same-sex marriage at an early stage. The entire coast lies within the constitutional restricted zone, so the acquisition of real estate by foreigners is carried out through a trust (fideicomiso) or a Mexican company; this makes real estate, notarial and trust law the core of local practice, together with immigration and tourism law. Por eso conviene un abogado que litigue habitualmente en el estado.
Are oral trials already operating in Quintana Roo?
The accusatorial and oral criminal justice system has been fully operational since 2016, and oral commercial trials operate under the Commercial Code (Código de Comercio).
How much does an attorney charge in Quintana Roo?
Fees depend on the area of law and complexity; on average they are somewhat lower than in Mexico City. Our attorneys in Quintana Roo explain their fees up front and many offer the first consultation free of charge.
In which cities of Quintana Roo do you have lawyers?
We have coverage in Chetumal and in the main cities of Quintana Roo. When you tell us your city, we assign you the nearest lawyer on our team who specializes in your matter.
What areas of law do you cover in Quintana Roo?
In Quintana Roo we handle family, criminal, labor, civil, commercial, tax, immigration, real estate and amparo law, among other areas.
I'm a foreigner with a matter in Quintana Roo—can you help me?
Yes. Quintana Roo receives many foreigners, and we have lawyers in the state who speak English and handle cross-border cases involving property, estates, immigration and business.
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