Full-Service Law Firm
Counsel rooted in the Bangsamoro, practiced across the full breadth of Philippine law.
From criminal defense and election protests to corporate retainerships and local government advisory, Torres & Lauban Law serves individuals, businesses, and institutions throughout Cotabato City and the BARMM.
Request a Consultation Our Practice AreasServing clients since 2014 · Partnership established 2019
Practice Areas
A full-service practice covering litigation, advisory, and transactional work before trial courts, administrative bodies, and electoral tribunals.
Criminal Law
Defense and private prosecution in criminal cases before trial courts, from inquest and preliminary investigation through trial and appeal.
Civil Litigation
Representation in civil actions involving contracts, property, damages, and obligations, with careful case build-up from pleadings to judgment.
Election Law
Election protests, pre-proclamation controversies, and candidacy matters before electoral tribunals and the COMELEC.
Family Law
Annulment, support, custody, and matters under the Family Code and Muslim personal laws (P.D. 1083), handled with discretion.
Administrative Law
Administrative complaints and defenses involving public officers and employees, and proceedings before regulatory agencies.
Employment & Labor Law
Advice and representation in employment disputes, labor standards compliance, and proceedings before labor tribunals.
Property Law
Land registration, titling concerns, lease and sale transactions, and disputes involving real and personal property.
Corporate & Commercial
Business registration, contracts review, corporate housekeeping, and legal support for enterprises operating in Mindanao.
Local Governance & Procurement
Advisory for local government units on governance, ordinances, procurement (R.A. 9184 / R.A. 12009), and government contracts.
Notarial Services
Notarization of contracts, affidavits, deeds, and other instruments, with commissioned notaries public for Cotabato City and Maguindanao.
A decade of practice in the heart of the Bangsamoro.
Torres & Lauban Law began in 2014 as RHD Torres Law Office, a solo practice in Cotabato City. In 2019, it grew into a partnership, expanding its capacity to serve a region undergoing historic transition.
The firm's practice reflects the community it serves: litigation in the trial courts of Central Mindanao, advisory work for corporations and cooperatives, and retained counsel engagements with local government units and government-owned corporations across the BARMM.
Its mission is to provide legal services with competence, integrity, and innovation — and to maintain relationships of mutual trust and respect with clients, the bench, and colleagues. As part of its corporate citizenship, the firm renders pro bono legal services in matters of public significance and supports community upliftment initiatives.
- 2014Founded as RHD Torres Law Office, Cotabato City
- 2019Converted into a partnership: Torres & Lauban Law
- TodayFull-service practice serving individuals, enterprises, LGUs, and institutions across BARMM and Region XII
Counsel You Can Sit Down With
Six lawyers organized into dedicated case sections, supported by a full administrative staff.
Atty. Ronald Hallid D. Torres, Ph.D.
Founder & Managing Partner · Election Cases & Education Section
Admitted to the Bar in 2014, Atty. Torres founded the firm and leads its election law and institutional practice. He holds a Juris Doctor from Notre Dame University and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration, chairs the Bangsamoro Business Council, and has taught at the Notre Dame University College of Law and the graduate school of Cotabato State University.
Atty. Mohajiroe M. Lauban
Senior Partner · Criminal Cases Section
Admitted to the Bar in 2017, Atty. Lauban heads the firm's criminal litigation practice and serves as a commissioned notary public for Cotabato City and Maguindanao. His experience includes retained counsel work for banking and private enterprises and legal consultancy for local government and regional agencies, including the Bangsamoro Transition Authority.
Atty. Hannief A. Ampatuan, RN
Associate Lawyer · Administrative Cases Section
Admitted to the Bar in 2023, Atty. Ampatuan handles administrative cases, drawing on over a decade of government service with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, where he served as paralegal officer, unit investigator, and regional legal officer. He is also a registered nurse.
Atty. Miralyn M. Torres
Associate Lawyer · Family-Related Cases Section
Admitted to the Bar in 2023, Atty. Torres handles family-related cases. She holds a Master in Business Administration in Financial Management and is a Certified Tax Technician, bringing a strong finance and taxation background to matters involving support, property relations, and estate concerns.
Atty. Almaizer S. Ampa
Associate Lawyer · Civil & Special Proceedings Section
Admitted to the Bar in 2022, Atty. Ampa handles civil actions, special proceedings, and special civil actions. A commissioned notary public, he also serves as part-time faculty at Notre Dame University and as Executive Director of the BARMM Business Council.
Atty. Nufa Allyha B. Kali
Associate Lawyer
The firm's newest lawyer, Atty. Kali began her career with Torres & Lauban Law as legal secretary before her admission to the Bar — a path that gives her firsthand command of the firm's cases, clients, and standards of practice from the ground up.
Retainership Services
Continuing legal support for organizations that need counsel on call, not just when a case is filed.
Corporate Retainership
Contract review, compliance advice, labor and HR guidance, and representation for corporations, cooperatives, and enterprises — structured as a monthly engagement scaled to your operations.
LGU & Government Retainership
Retained counsel services for local government units and government-owned or -controlled corporations: legal opinions, procurement review, administrative proceedings, and board advisory.
Special Engagements
Project-based counsel for feasibility reviews, institutional policy drafting, memoranda of agreement, and regulatory filings requiring focused legal attention.
Discuss your matter with us.
Consultations are by appointment. Reach out with a brief description of your concern and we will schedule a time to sit down with you.
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