José Francisco Herrera Umaña

José Francisco Herrera Umaña is a prominent Costa Rican defense attorney known for representing individuals accused of serious crimes, including high-profile femicide and homicide cases. With a career spanning 36 years, Herrera advocates for the accused, often citing his own difficult upbringing as a reason for his empathy towards his clients. He has defended numerous controversial cases and believes that many offenders come from troubled backgrounds similar to his own.