About

Jose Rivera is a bilingual lawyer with extensive experience in various areas of litigation practice in Puerto Rico. Jose M. Rivera Santos is a skilled lawyer currently practicing law in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and admitted to its Federal District Court. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he brings a wealth of experience to the field of general litigation. His expertise includes civil procedures, family law, divorce litigation, child custody, criminal defense, administrative procedures, immigration procedures, probate law, labor law, collections, wills and testaments, neighbor disputes, TROs, property law, real estate, evictions, torts, diverse contracts, property regime, condominium laws, appeals, and appellate procedures. In his early career, Jose worked closely with various attorneys and judges in the First Instance Court, honing his skills in drafting, research, negotiation, defense, and litigation. These experiences inspired him to pursue a successful career in active litigation. With a strong background in a wide range of legal areas, Jose M. Rivera Santos is dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation to his clients in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Legal Issues

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

Collections

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

DUI & DWI

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Foreclosure Defense

Gov & Administrative Law

Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Animal & Dog Law

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants Rights

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

White Collar Crime

• Neighbor disputes or any other disputes over adjoining properties or land.
• Restraining orders of any kind
• Any type of order of protection/restraining order or TRO defense and litigation

Certificates

Advanced U.S. Immigration Law
US Immigration Institute

Observer of Civil Rights
Civil Rights Orgnanization, Puerto Rico chapter

Interpreter
US Army

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written
• Spanish: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Lawyer
  JMRS LAW OFFICE
  2014

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Conditional Fees
• Retaines and Rates
  Open to payment plans and payment arrangements for the client convenience are welcome.

Location