Jorge
Lawyer · Porto, Portugal
- 113 cases handled
- 9+ years in practice
- English, Portuguese
- Law, Coimbra
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5.0(6 reviews)
Area of law · Portugal
Criminal Law in Portugal
4 registered lawyers in Portugal handle criminal law in English — 13 services, offices in 4 cities. Open a service to see what it involves in Portugal, or write to a lawyer.
- Services
- 13 services
- Lawyers
- 4 lawyers
- Cities
- 4 cities
Criminal Law services in Portugal
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Assault Cases
4 lawyers
Being accused of assault (attacking or hurting someone) can lead to charges ranging from fairly minor to very serious. A criminal lawyer who speaks the accused person's language can play a key part in how the case…
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Cases of Alleged Domestic Violence
4 lawyers
Who it is for This service is for people accused of domestic violence, meaning violence or abuse against a partner or family member. Such cases are hard for the courts, because often it is one person's word against the…
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Defamation
4 lawyers
Defamation means someone has said or published false things about you in public that damage your good name. It can hurt your personal life, your work and your finances. This service helps people who believe this has…
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Drink Driving Offences
4 lawyers
Portugal has strict laws and penalties for driving after drinking alcohol. This service offers legal help to English-speaking people living in or visiting Portugal who face a drink-driving charge. It explains your…
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Drug Possession & Trafficking Offences
4 lawyers
Visitors to a country are often charged with having drugs, or with the more serious crime of supplying or dealing them (called trafficking). A conviction can affect your life for years. Serious charges can mean a long…
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Fraud, Theft, Forgery etc
4 lawyers
This service helps people who are accused of crimes like theft or fraud, for example shoplifting, card fraud, insurance fraud or fraud on the internet. It is aimed especially at foreigners who do not know the local…
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Speeding Fines
4 lawyers
Many people abroad get stopped by the police for breaking a road rule. Most often it is for speeding or careless driving, sometimes because they did not know the local traffic rules. This service helps people through…
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Seizure of Goods
3 lawyers
Sometimes the authorities take away goods, vehicles or other property because they suspect a rule was broken, for example unpaid customs duties (taxes on goods crossing a border) or other breaches. Transport companies…
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Victim Representation
3 lawyers
Who it is for In some countries, a victim of a crime has the right to have their own lawyer at the trial of the person accused. This service is for people who were victims of a crime such as theft, assault or fraud…
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Represent Incarcerated Person
2 lawyers
When someone is put in prison in another country, they often turn to family or friends for help. This service is for people who want to get help for a relative or friend held in prison abroad. How it works It starts…
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Sexual Offences
2 lawyers
This service is for people who have been arrested because the police suspect them of a sexual crime. These charges are serious. They can lead to prison, fines and a criminal record (an official note of the crime that…
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Smuggling Offences
2 lawyers
This service is for people accused of smuggling. Smuggling means bringing goods or substances across the border in a way the law does not allow. Both local people and foreigners face these charges. Some did not know…
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Extradition Proceedings
1 lawyer
Extradition is when one country asks another to hand over a person so they can face criminal charges or other legal matters there. It can happen suddenly and be very frightening. Who it is for This service is for…
4 lawyers for criminal law in Portugal
The best first — by clients' ratings and cases handled. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
Goncalo
Lawyer · Lagos, Portugal
- 54 cases handled
- 7+ years in practice
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
- Degree in Law, Universidade de Lisboa
Elsa
Lawyer · Lisbon, Portugal
- 642 cases handled
- 29+ years in practice
- English, Portuguese
- Law, Autonoma University Lisbon
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4.9(11 reviews)
Carolina
Lawyer · Coimbra, Portugal
- 362 cases handled
- 4+ years in practice
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Law, University of Coimbra
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4.9(11 reviews)
Where in Portugal
The cities where these lawyers have their offices.
What clients say about Portugal
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The professionalism far exceeded what I have been used to with similar practices in other European countries. The lawyer was very caring and sensitive in assisting with a very emotional family bereavement in the Algarve.
— Ian07 Sep 2026Assistance with Motor Vehicle Processes, Portugal -
Her service was first class, the best I could have hoped for. She was helpful at every turn and happily explained whatever I had not understood, and I was completely satisfied with the outcome. The survey cannot capture the extent of what she did for my family. Her grasp of her field, and explaining everything in both Portuguese and English, is amazing. I am deeply grateful.
— Sonia07 May 2026 -
He is an excellent lawyer and a true professional. I used his services on two occasions: first a consultation in the summer of 2025 about the best way for a US citizen like me to get a Portuguese visa, and then, most recently, to get a marriage license in Portugal. Since my wife and I left it quite late, we took him on in a rush, close to the deadline, and he finished everything extremely quickly and helped us collect and translate the required documents. His English is flawless, so we never had trouble understanding him, and communication was great throughout. The whole process was incredibly smooth. He even gave us additional service beyond what we had hired him for, and he made the entire thing stress-free. If you need any legal assistance, I highly recommend him; he is our lawyer of choice in Portugal.
— Ryan19 Mar 2026
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