Who We Work With

Mexicans living in the United States with pending legal matters in Nuevo León: divorce, child custody, child support, inheritance, or property disputes.

Foreign nationals with civil or commercial matters in Nuevo León: contract disputes, debt collection, property conflicts, or notarial proceedings.

Individuals outside Mexico who need a local attorney to act on their behalf through a power of attorney, without requiring their physical presence in Monterrey.

Practice Areas

Family Law

Divorce proceedings, child custody and parenting time schedules, child support proceedings, including establishment, modification, and enforcement, termination or suspension of parental authority (patria potestad under Mexican law), inheritance and estate matters. We handle contested and uncontested cases. Remote management is available for most stages of the process.

Civil Law

Contract drafting and review, breach of contract claims, property disputes, civil liability, and nullity actions. If you have a signed agreement that is not being honored, or a property matter pending in Nuevo León, we can assess your legal options.

Commercial Law

Debt collection proceedings (juicio ejecutivo mercantil), promissory note disputes (pagarés), and commercial contract enforcement. If someone owes you money and the debt is documented in a promissory note or other negotiable instrument, Mexican commercial law provides expedited judicial mechanisms for its collection.

How Remote Representation Works

You do not need to travel to Monterrey for most legal matters. The process works as follows:

Initial Consultation

By video call. We assess your situation, explain your legal options, and define a strategy.

Digital Management

Contracts, powers of attorney, and case files are coordinated remotely.

Local Court Management

Our firm appears before Nuevo León courts on your behalf. You receive updates via WhatsApp and email.

Physical Presence

When required (notarial acts, specific hearings), we coordinate in advance and explore alternatives to minimize travel.

Saket Sharma

Attorney Lilian Gallegos is very professional and helpful. She demonstrates exceptional expertise in Mexican regulations affecting expats and foreigners. Her guidance is clear, professional, and highly reliable. She makes complex legal processes easy to understand and provides practical solutions with great attention to detail. Strongly recommended for expatriates or foreign residents needing trustworthy legal assistance in monterrey. Would definetely recommend their services.

Expat Legal Advice

R.M

I am in another country, and they helped me retrieve a nearly 100 year old document in record time at a very reasonable price. Very easy too, all through wonderfully polite email. Fast, efficient and very capable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to speak Spanish to work with Gallegos Jurídico?

Initial inquiries can be submitted in English. We will do our best to respond clearly, though our primary working language is Spanish. Legal proceedings in Mexico are conducted entirely in Spanish, as required by Mexican law. We will explain every step of your case in terms you can understand, and any documents requiring your signature will be accompanied by a clear explanation of their content.

Can I hire a Mexican lawyer from the United States?

Yes. You can retain Gallegos Jurídico remotely. Depending on the type of matter, a power of attorney (poder notarial) may be required to authorize the firm to act on your behalf before Mexican courts and authorities. We will advise you on whether this is necessary for your specific case and how to obtain it from your location.

Is Mexican law very different from U.S. law?

Yes, in significant ways. Mexico operates under a civil law system, not common law. Contracts, property rights, family matters, and commercial disputes are governed by federal and state codes, not case law precedent. This means that procedure, timelines, and legal strategy in Mexico are structurally different from what you may be familiar with in the U.S. For this reason, retaining local counsel familiar with the courts and procedural rules of Nuevo León is highly advisable.

How long does a legal process in Nuevo León take?

It depends on the type of matter. A no-fault uncontested divorce typically takes 3 to 5 months. A child custody dispute can take 6 months to over a year. A commercial debt collection proceeding (juicio ejecutivo mercantil) moves faster due to its nature but still requires active management. We will give you a realistic timeline during the initial consultation based on your specific situation.

What are your fees?

Fees depend on the type and complexity of the matter. We do not publish fixed rates because no two cases are identical. The initial consultation has a set cost, after which we provide a clear fee proposal based on the scope of work. There are no surprises after the engagement is confirmed.

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