Dapat & Dapat Lawyers — Antipolo City, Philippines

Trusted Legal Counsel for Life's Most Important Matters

Family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, real estate, and business law — handled with expertise, discretion, and genuine care for every client.

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14+

Years of practice

1,000+

Cases handled

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Lifetime member

MCLE

Compliant until 2028

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Practice Areas

How We Can Help You

A full-service firm handling civil, criminal, family, and business legal matters — all from our office in Antipolo City.

Family Law
Family Law
Family Law

Annulment, declaration of nullity (Article 36), legal separation, child custody, adoption, and pre-nuptial agreements.

AnnulmentNullityCustodyAdoption
Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation

Contracts, rescission, damages, debt collection, and civil complaints before Regional Trial Courts nationwide.

ContractsDamagesDebt
Criminal Defence
Criminal Defence
Criminal Defense

Defense in RA 9262 (VAWC), RA 7610, estafa, and other criminal offenses before trial courts in Rizal, Batangas, and Metro Manila.

VAWC / RA 9262EstafaRA 7610
Property & Real Estate
Property & Real Estate
Property & Real Estate

Title transfers, ejectment, lis pendens annotation, mortgages, and disputes over registered and unregistered land.

Lis PendensTitle TransferMortgages
Business Law
Business Law
Business Law

Corporate formation, BOI/PEZA registration, business permits, corporate secretary services, and commercial disputes.

CorporationsBOI / PEZAPermits
tax-compliance
Tax & BIR Compliance

Reply to BIR notices to comply, VAT and CGT assessments, tax disputes, and regulatory compliance matters.

BIR NoticesVATCGT

Over 14 Years. Over 1,000 Cases. One Firm You Can Trust.

Principled advocacy — from Antipolo City to courts all across the Philippines.

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Why Choose Us

Principled advocacy with a human touch

At Dapat & Dapat Lawyers, quality legal representation is not a luxury. We combine rigorous advocacy with honest, client-first service.

  • Flexible, transparent fees

    No padded billing. Payment terms suited to your capacity, with every charge explained upfront.

  • Proactive communication

    We send updates without you needing to follow up. You will always know where your case stands.

  • Punctual and thoroughly prepared

    We have never missed a hearing. Cases move forward without unnecessary delay.

  • Strategy tailored to your case

    Every approach is specific to your situation — never a cookie-cutter template.

Why Choose Us

Principled advocacy with a human touch

At Dapat & Dapat Lawyers, quality legal representation is not a luxury. We combine rigorous advocacy with honest, client-first service.

★★★★★

"Atty. Joyce can discuss every aspect of annulment with her eyes closed. She makes sure there are no re-settings. I was awe-struck watching her argue my case in court."

LM
Lilibeth Marasigan
Annulment
★★★★★

"DM Law made the process easy. They give updates without me asking. Atty. Joyce explained every detail and what to expect at each stage."

AD
Amelita David
Declaration of Nullity
★★★★★

"Very professional — never late, never absent. They saw every technicality in our favor. I can only hope all lawyers are like that."

JO
Jennylyn Owens
Civil Case
★★★★★

"They do not charge by the hour and pad up bills. I was allowed payment terms. Their concern for the client is genuine."

EP
Ernesto Pangan
Family Law

How It Works

Our client process

From your first inquiry to final resolution — we are with you at every step.

1

Free case assessment

All new clients receive a complimentary, no-obligation assessment. We listen, evaluate, and give honest guidance on your options.

2

Strategy consultation

A paid consultation to map out the legal strategy, timeline, and fees — all explained clearly before you commit.

3

Active case management

Full attention from filing through final judgment, with proactive updates and accessibility throughout.

Legal Insights

Articles & updates

Practical legal information written in plain language for Filipino clients.

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Psychological incapacity after Tan-Andal: what it now means for your case

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Received a BIR notice to comply? Here is what to do — and what not to do

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