Domestic Violence (Law 54) Lawyers in Puerto Rico

Abogados de Violencia Doméstica (Ley 54) en Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act (Law 54): protection orders, criminal domestic-violence charges, and victim safety and advocacy.

Ley para la Prevención e Intervención con la Violencia Doméstica de Puerto Rico (Ley 54): órdenes de protección, cargos penales por violencia doméstica y seguridad y defensa de víctimas.

4 lawyers available in Puerto Rico

Carlos Gabriel Benítez Amaro

Puerto Rico

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Attorney Carlos Gabriel Benítez Amaro brings six years of legal experience to his practice, focusing on family law, notary public services, domestic violence matters under Law 54, personal injury, and civil litigation. He is dedicated to child and women's advocacy, serving clients throughout the municipalities of Loíza, Canóvanas, Carolina, Fajardo, Río Grande, San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, and Trujillo Alto. His practice is conducted in Spanish, providing accessible legal representation to the communities he serves.

Family Law Notary Public Domestic Violence (Law 54)

Spanish

6 yrs exp.

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Lcda. Natalia Cristina Ramírez Ramos

Guaynabo

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Lcda. Natalia Cristina Ramírez Ramos is a family law and condominium law attorney practicing in Bayamón, Manatí, Barceloneta, Caguas, Carolina, Cataño, Guaynabo, San Juan, and Trujillo Alto. Natalia is fluent in English and Spanish.

Family Law Condominium Law Child Advocacy +3 more

Spanish English

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Lcdo. Onix Alberto Cintron Baez LL.M.

Patillas

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Lcdo. Onix Alberto Cintron Baez LL.M. is a civil litigation and notary public attorney practicing in Juana Díaz, Patillas, Ponce, Arroyo, Caguas, Guayama, Humacao, Salinas, and San Juan. Onix A is fluent in Spanish and English.

Civil Litigation Notary Public Child Advocacy +5 more

Spanish English

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Mikael Del Valle

Aguada

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Mikael Del Valle is a personal injury and automobile accidents attorney practicing in Mayagüez, Aguadilla, Añasco, Cabo Rojo, Rincón, Sabana Grande, and Aguada. Mikael is fluent in Spanish.

Personal Injury Automobile Accidents Domestic Violence (Law 54)

Spanish

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Frequently Asked Questions — Domestic Violence (Law 54)

What is Law 54 in Puerto Rico?

Law 54, the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act of 1989, is Puerto Rico's main statute protecting victims of domestic violence. It defines domestic abuse, creates the related criminal offenses, and lets victims obtain civil protection orders from the Court of First Instance.

How do I get a protection order under Law 54?

You can petition the Court of First Instance for a protection order, and in an emergency the court can issue a temporary ex parte order the same day. The order can require the aggressor to stay away from you, your home, and your workplace. An attorney can help you prepare the petition and present evidence at the hearing.

Who is protected under Law 54?

Law 54 protects people in a current or former spousal, cohabitation, or consensual relationship, including those who share a child, when they suffer physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse. The criminal process and a civil protection order can move forward at the same time.

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