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What is upLegal?

upLegal is Chile’s leading legal marketplace platform that connects clients with verified lawyers across all specialties. Whether you need representation for family law, labor disputes, real estate matters, or any legal service, upLegal makes it simple to find, book, and pay for legal consultations online.

For clients

Find verified lawyers, book consultations, and get legal help fast

For lawyers

Grow your practice by connecting with clients seeking legal services

Key features

All lawyers on upLegal are verified through the Poder Judicial de Chile (PJUD) system. Each lawyer’s RUT and credentials are authenticated to ensure you’re working with legitimate legal professionals.
  • Real-time verification with PJUD registry
  • Profile completion tracking
  • Public reviews and ratings
  • Years of experience displayed
Find the perfect lawyer for your needs using our advanced search system:
  • Search by specialty (19+ legal areas)
  • Filter by location across all Chilean regions
  • Price range filtering
  • Minimum rating and experience filters
  • Real-time availability checking
Book consultations directly through the platform with our intuitive scheduling:
  • View lawyer availability in real-time
  • Select consultation duration (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes)
  • Choose between video call or phone consultation
  • Automatic slot reservation during checkout
  • Integration with lawyer’s Google Calendar
Process payments securely through MercadoPago integration:
  • Multiple payment methods supported
  • Automatic payment confirmation
  • 10% platform service fee clearly displayed
  • Instant booking confirmation emails
  • Payment tracking in user dashboard
Both clients and lawyers get dedicated dashboards:For clients:
  • View upcoming and past consultations
  • Manage favorite lawyers
  • Track payment history
  • Update profile settings
For lawyers:
  • Manage appointments and consultations
  • Set custom availability schedules
  • Track earnings and analytics
  • Configure profile and services

Platform specialties

upLegal covers all major legal areas in Chile:

Derecho de Familia

Divorce, alimony, custody, inheritances

Derecho Laboral

Employment disputes, severance, workplace issues

Derecho Civil

Contracts, property, civil litigation

Derecho Penal

Criminal defense, legal representation

Derecho Inmobiliario

Real estate transactions, property law

Derecho Comercial

Business law, corporate matters
View all 19 specialties available on the platform in the search filters.

How it works

1

Create your account

Sign up as a client or lawyer with email verification. Lawyers undergo RUT verification through PJUD.
2

Search for lawyers or clients

Clients search and filter lawyers by specialty, location, and price. Lawyers receive booking requests from clients.
3

Book a consultation

Select available time slots, choose consultation duration, and complete secure payment through MercadoPago.
4

Attend your consultation

Receive video call or phone consultation details. Lawyers and clients connect at scheduled time.
5

Leave a review

After the consultation, clients can rate and review their experience to help other users.

For clients

Get started with upLegal as a client:

Getting started guide

Complete walkthrough for booking your first consultation

Search lawyers

Browse verified lawyers across all specialties
First-time users should complete their profile with accurate contact information to ensure smooth booking and communication.

For lawyers

Join upLegal as a legal professional:

Lawyer onboarding

Learn how to set up your profile and start receiving clients

Manage availability

Configure your schedule and availability preferences
All lawyers must complete PJUD verification before their profiles become visible to clients.

Platform statistics

upLegal is trusted by legal professionals and clients across Chile:
  • Verified lawyers: Active verified legal professionals on the platform
  • Completed consultations: Thousands of successful legal consultations
  • Coverage: All regions of Chile
  • Specialties: 19+ legal practice areas

Next steps

Quick start

Get up and running in 5 minutes

Platform development

Technical documentation for developers
Questions? Contact our support team through the platform’s contact form or visit our FAQ section.

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