lawyers in spain | abogados

The Spanish for a Lawyer is an "Abogado" this is equivalent to a Solicitor or a Barrister in England or an Attorney in the United States.

There are many Lawyers in Spain and many firms have lawyers who speak very good English.

It is always recomended to engage the service of a lawyer for the purchase of property and/or land, making of a Spanish Will (very important for homeowners) and of course for helping to defend or raising a law suit. A family lawyer will help in the cases of divorce or disputes over custody of children.

Most Lawyer firms have different specialists within them so it is wise to check that a Lawyer is familiar with your requirements.

The Law society in Spain is called the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados. It operates at provincial level and sets minimum levels of charges. Do not hesitate to ask your lawyer for an estimate of the charges, better in writing. If you have a problem you can always take it up with the provincial "colegio" to which the lawyer is a member.

If you are a resident of modest means you may be entitled to free legal aid. Anybody with an income less than 2.5 times the legal minimum wage are entitled. The legal minimum in 2003 was 6.000 Euro a year. The Cologio de Abogados who administer the scheme have a legal aid office in each Law court building or "Palacio de Justicia". The procedure is complicated and will involve much paperwork to prove your wage and assets.

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