The Office

Philippine Lawyer
in Cagayan de Oro

The Law Chamber of Christian C. Peliña is a Cagayan de Oro law office providing litigation and legal advisory services. The firm appears before all levels of the Philippine judiciary in civil, criminal, and special proceedings.

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Atty. Christian C. Peliña
Atty. Christian C. Peliña

The Firm

About the Practice

Christian C. Peliña is a Philippine lawyer with over a decade of experience in both litigation and legal advisory practice. His areas of expertise include property law, family law, criminal law, business law, and procurement law. He regularly provides legal and notarial services and serves as a trusted custodian of wills, offering comprehensive estate planning tailored to the needs of both local and overseas clients.

The firm handles matters involving property rights, family disputes, criminal defense, business transactions, and estate proceedings—both in the Philippines and for Filipinos abroad.

Education

Juris Doctor

Xavier University — Ateneo de Cagayan

2012
In Practice Since
All
Court Levels
Global
Cross-Border

Practice Areas

Scope of Legal Services

A full-spectrum practice covering the legal needs of individuals, families, and businesses in the Philippines and abroad.

Property Law

Property lawyer in Cagayan de Oro handling real estate sales, leases, acquisitions, title transfers, and regulatory compliance, including Torrens system advisory under PD 1529.

Family Law

Family lawyer in Cagayan de Oro handling legal separation, annulment and declaration of nullity, child adoption, child custody, and related family proceedings.

Business Law

Contract drafting and review, legal structuring, compliance advisory for business transactions, and commercial dispute resolution.

Labor Law

Employment disputes, illegal dismissal, labor standards compliance, employee benefits, and representation before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Criminal Law

Criminal defense lawyer in Cagayan de Oro providing representation in a wide range of criminal cases, with practice at all court levels.

Wills & Estate Planning

Preparation and custody of wills, estate settlement, succession planning, and advisory on testate and intestate proceedings.

Procurement Law

Advisory on government procurement under R.A. No. 12009 (New Government Procurement Act), bid protests, BAC proceedings, and regulatory compliance.

Real Estate & Notarial Services

Notarial services in Cagayan de Oro including notarization of contracts and legal instruments, due diligence, conveyancing, and end-to-end transactional support for property dealings.

Civil Litigation

Recovery of possession, quieting of title, damages, and enforcement of obligations before the Metropolitan Trial Courts (MeTC), Municipal Trial Courts in Cities (MTCC), Municipal Trial Courts (MTC), Municipal Circuit Trial Courts (MCTC), and Regional Trial Courts.

Appellate Practice

Appeals and post-conviction remedies before the Sandiganbayan, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

Specialized Practice

Cross-Border Legal Services for Overseas Filipinos

Christian maintains a specialized cross-border practice serving Filipinos worldwide—with a strong client base in Canada and the United States. He assists in managing Philippine property transactions, handling estate proceedings, and preparing enforceable legal documents—ensuring that overseas Filipinos are protected in matters involving real estate, inheritance, and family law, regardless of where they reside.

His practice bridges the gap between Philippine law and the practical realities faced by Filipinos abroad, delivering responsive legal services across jurisdictions.

Protecting the Rights of Filipinos Worldwide

Comprehensive legal support for overseas Filipino nationals and dual citizens navigating Philippine legal processes—wherever they may be.

  • Property acquisition, transfer, and management
  • Estate settlement and succession proceedings
  • Preparation of enforceable legal documents
  • Special Power of Attorney preparation
  • Real estate, inheritance, and family law advisory
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Litigation

Trial advocacy before Municipal Trial Courts, Regional Trial Courts, and the Sandiganbayan, with appellate practice before the Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

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Advisory

Legal opinions, due diligence, and transactional structuring.

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Notarial

Authentication, acknowledgment, and notarization of deeds, contracts, and affidavits.

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Cross-Border

Legal support for overseas Filipinos with Philippine interests worldwide.

Get in Touch

Contact the Office

Reach out to discuss your legal needs. We provide prompt and confidential counsel.

General Inquiries

info@pelinalaw.com

Atty. Christian C. Peliña

attychristian@pelinalaw.com

Office Address

2F Gonzalo Chavez Bldg.
Capistrano corner Tirso Neri Streets
Cagayan de Oro City
9000 Philippines

Telephone

(088) 881-3383

Mobile

+63 919 071 7983