Confidential and Professional Canonical Services by our Canon Lawyer in Pursuit of the Truth and the Promotion of Justice:
Canonical Counsel
- Interpretation and application of the Code of Canon Law
- Rights and obligations of clerics, religious, and lay faithful
- Counsel to dioceses, parishes, and Catholic institutions
- Assistance with administrative and disciplinary matters
Canonical Advocacy
- Defense and vindication of rights
- Administrative recourse
- Reputation and privacy matters
- Representation before ecclesiastical authorities
Marriage Nullity Cases
- Pre-petition consultations
- Preparation of libellus (marriage nullity petition)
- Canonical advocacy throughout the process
- Appeals and procedural assistance
Penal Processes
- Assistance for clerics accused of misconduct
- Counsel to diocesan officials conducting investigations
- Preparation of decrees, vota, briefs, and procedural documents
- Canonical advice throughout penal proceedings
Clerical and Religious Matters
- Petitions for dispensation from the obligations of the clerical state
- Matters involving institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life
- Consultations regarding ecclesiastical governance
Call us today to receive a free initial consultation and answers to your initial questions.
Why Clients Choose Wachs Canonical Services and Advocacy
Exclusive Focus on and Extensive Experience in Canon Law
Our practice is dedicated exclusively to the legal system of the Catholic Church, with years of experience assisting clergy, dioceses, religious institutes, ecclesiastical authorities, and lay faithful in protecting the rights recognized therein.
Confidential and Professional Representation
Every matter is handled with discretion, professionalism, and respect for the dignity of all persons involved.
Responsive and Efficient Service
Prompt communication and practical solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Multilingual Assistance
Services available in English, Spanish, Latin, and Italian.
General Canonical Counsel
Whether you are a bishop, priest, deacon, religious superior, lay faithful, or diocesan official, sound canonical advice is essential when navigating the rights and obligations established by the Catholic Church.
We provide confidential, practical, and well-reasoned counsel grounded in the 1983 Code of Canon Law and informed by extensive experience in ecclesiastical matters. Our objective is to assist clients in exercising their rights, fulfilling their obligations, and resolving canonical questions with clarity and confidence.
Canonical Advocacy and Defense
Canonical proceedings can significantly affect a person's ministry, reputation, rights, and future within the Church. Effective representation is therefore essential.
We provide experienced canonical advocacy for clergy, religious, and lay faithful involved in marriage nullity cases, penal processes, administrative disputes, and other ecclesiastical proceedings. Our goal is to ensure that every client receives a fair process and the full protection afforded by canon law.
