San José, Costa Rica

About Us

LEGAL coop is the first cooperative of attorneys and notaries, with the goal of providing legal services of the highest quality.

Our founding is rooted in a deep commitment to Costa Rica and a strong belief in contributing to the country’s continued development while promoting a more just and equitable society.

Free & non-binding | Consultation in English

Feiertage Costa Rica 2026

5-star rating on Google

Heinrich E. Barbian

We need to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

Heinrich E. Barbian | Costa Rica Immigration Expert

Managing Director and Founder of LEGAL coop Costa Rica
CEO of a team of specialized attorneys with expertise, creativity, and many years of practical experience

Your strong partner

We are the leading law firm and notary office in Costa Rica serving German-speaking clients at a native level. A team of highly qualified professionals with expertise, creativity, many years of practical experience, and solid know-how makes us a strong and reliable partner.

through continuous professional development

Courses, seminars, and conferences continuously enhance our academic expertise—because laws are constantly changing, and without staying up to date, a lawyer or notary falls behind every single day.

& personal consultation

We build long-term relationships with our clients by taking the time to understand their personal lives, businesses, and expectations. Our focus is on providing comprehensive, transparent, and personal legal advice. Your individuality, goals, and requirements matter to us—we listen carefully and keep your needs at the center of everything we do.

OUR TEAM

Attorney and Notary Public
Legal Director, LEGAL coop

Admitted to practice before all courts in Costa Rica

• Civil Law • Family Law • Immigration Law • Notary & Registry Law • Labor Law • Constitutional Law

 

• Bar Association and Notary Chamber Member 29756
• SUGEF registered: IPO 2023-08609 Articles 15 and 15 bis

Attorney and Notary Public

• Notary & Registry Law • Corporate and Real Estate Law

• Bar Association and Notary Chamber Member

HECTOR HERNÁNDEZ REYES

Attorney and Notary Public

• Former Legal Counsel for the cities of Curridabat and Goicoechea
• Admitted to practice before all courts in Costa Rica and Guatemala

• Public Law • Administrative Law • Municipal Law • Labor Law

• Bar Association and Notary Chamber Member

Steuerberater

Tax Advisory Audit Services

JOSÉ ANGEL LAGOS

Investigative Journalist | Private Investigator

• Private Investigation

MIGUEL MORALES VALVERDE

Private Investigator | Detective

PI | Private Investigator

MARCO BADILLA CHAVARILLA

Attorney and Notary Public

Former Director General of the Costa Rica Immigration Authority

Commercial Law Immigration Law

• Bar Association and Notary Chamber Member

JUAN JOSÉ ALVARADO QUIRÓS

Attorney and Notary Public

Ehemaliger Richter am Zivil-, Arbeits-, Familien-,
Jugendstraf- und Gewaltschutzgericht

• Civil, Labor, Family, Juvenile Criminal, and Violence Protection Law

• Bar Association and Notary Chamber Member

JOSÉ PABLO SOLIS BRENES

Attorney

• Administrative Law • Real Estate Law

• Bar Association Chamber Member

MARCO CALVO MARIN

Attorney and Notary Public

• Notarial & Registry Law

• Bar Association and Notary Chamber Member

ULISES ALBERTO OBREGÓN

Attorney and Notary Public

• Notarial & Registry Law

• Bar Association and Notary Chamber Member

Founder |
Executive Management, LEGAL coop

• Immigration Law • Real Estate Law

Interpreter and Translator of the German Language before the Courts of Costa Rica

Become Part of Our Team!

Whether as… Attorney, Notary, Private Investigator, or Legal Assistant

Attorneys, notaries, and other legal professionals have the opportunity to join LEGAL coop Costa Rica. Collaboration is on a fee-based basis, in San José and nationwide.

Interested?
Please send your resume and cover letter to:

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