A lawyer in Brazil, in your language
A Brazilian lawyer who assists foreigners in English, explains how Brazilian law works, and acts remotely across Brazil, directly, with no middlemen.
A Brazilian lawyer can act for you without you setting foot in Brazil: you hire by power of attorney, and filings, hearings and appeals run electronically. Criminal defence, an arrest, a border case or a binational family matter, the work is remote, nationwide, and you deal with the lawyer directly.
Criminal lawyer · OAB/MG 155.242 · Remote nationwide · EN · ES · PT
Prefer to write? Email us
Most clients abroad write to us. Email crosses time zones, keeps a record and lets you attach documents. We reply in English, usually within one business day (we are in Brazil, UTC−3).
Arrested in Brazil and criminal defense
Locating the detainee: in Brazil the detainee is located through SEEU/BNMP and the enforcement court. The family can request it; a retained lawyer accesses the files.
Custody hearing: within 24 hours of arrest the judge decides. With defense counsel present, release or alternative measures can be requested at that hearing.
Border and federal jurisdiction: international drug trafficking, smuggling and customs evasion go to the Federal Justice (art. 109 of the Constitution).
A border case? See criminal defense at the border →
Binational family & other needs
Divorce, custody and support across countries. The firm also takes the case and triages it, resolving what it can and referring complex matters, with initial guidance on visa/residence, work, business and real estate, honest about each step.
How you appoint a lawyer without travelling
You do not need to come to Brazil, and you do not need a middleman. The appointment is made remotely and the case runs electronically.
Power of attorney
signed where you are. For use in court it is apostilled (Hague Convention, in force in Brazil) and translated by a sworn translator, we tell you exactly which documents are needed.
Documents
identity papers and whatever you have of the case: case number, court, full name, mother's name and date of birth of the person involved.
How the case runs
filings are electronic (PJe, eproc, e-SAJ, SEEU) and hearings can be held by videoconference. You follow the case through the lawyer, in your language.
Scope in writing
what the firm will do, and what it will not, is set out in writing before the work starts.
Frequently asked questions
A relative was arrested in Brazil. What can I do from another country?
Seek criminal defense immediately. A retained lawyer accesses the case files, locates the detainee (SEEU/BNMP/CNJ), attends the custody hearing (the judge decides within 24 hours of arrest) and requests release when appropriate. Everything is handled remotely; you do not need to travel to hire us.
Do you assist foreigners who are not in Brazil?
Yes. All assistance is remote, from southern Minas Gerais, throughout Brazil. Hiring is done at a distance, by power of attorney apostilled in your country and translated when required.
What language will I be assisted in?
English. You write in your language and we reply in your language. We also assist in Spanish and Portuguese.
Do you only handle criminal cases?
No. The firm takes the case, triages it and resolves what it can; complex matters are referred to a specialist. We also handle binational family matters and give initial guidance on visa/residence, work, business and real estate.
- OAB/MG 155.242, admitted in 2014
- Postgraduate studies in Criminal Procedure (Faculdade Legale)
- Guaxupé (MG), practice throughout Brazil
Write to us
Tell us briefly about your case. A lawyer from the firm replies by email, usually within one business day.