Make Costa Rica home.
Residency, immigration, family and real estate law for U.S. citizens, from a family of Costa Rican attorneys. We guide you through every legal step of your move.
A family tradition in Costa Rican law
Larios Law Group comes from a family line of attorneys. The Larios name has been part of Costa Rican law for generations, beginning with a criminal defense attorney, and today our firm carries that tradition forward in San José.
We are Costa Rican attorneys focused on immigration, family and real estate law. We have 40 years of experience helping U.S. citizens with immigration and family matters in Costa Rica.
Services for U.S. Citizens
Our practice is centered on three areas, where we work every day with clients from the United States.
Immigration
- Residency in Costa Rica
- Residency through marriage or family
- Renewals and permanent residency
- Immigration status review
- Costa Rican citizenship
Family Law
- Marriage in Costa Rica
- Divorce, including international cases
- Custody and child support
- Wills and estates
Real Estate
- Buying property in Costa Rica
- Title review
- Purchase agreements and leases
Every case is different. In your consultation we review your situation and explain the options available to you.
How a consultation works
Your first meeting with our team is where we review your situation and lay out your options.
Book and pay
Choose a day and time and pay when you book. The fee is shown before you confirm.
Send your documents
If you already have documents related to your case, send them before the meeting.
Meet with us
We review your situation with you.
Get your plan
We explain your options, what each process involves and the fees for your case.
Consultations are paid, so we can give your case the time it needs.
Before you move
Answers to what people from the United States ask us most.
How long does residency take?
Processing times are set by Costa Rica's immigration authority and vary by category and workload. We give you a realistic estimate for your case in your consultation.
Why a consultation?
Requirements change and every case is different. A decision based on general information can cost time and money, so we review each case with you and give you a plan for your situation.
What are your office hours?
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Costa Rica time. Our attorneys work from San José, so we use Costa Rica time. You can leave us a message on this site at any hour.
How much does a consultation cost?
The fee is shown when you book, before you pay. Book online or send us a message and we will reply with the details.
Let's talk about your move
Tell us briefly about your situation and a person from our team will reply with next steps.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Costa Rica time.