• Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Technical, strategic and rigorous criminal defense. Every case handled with the utmost attention, discretion and commitment to results.

Criminal defense with technical precision and strategy.

Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados has a consolidated practice in Criminal Law, offering specialized, strategic legal advisory conducted with a high degree of technical rigor.

Criminal practice requires not only deep legal knowledge, but also practical experience, analytical capacity and quick decision-making in often sensitive and complex scenarios. In this context, the firm develops individualized defense strategies, always based on a detailed analysis of the facts, evidence and context in which each situation unfolds.

Each case is handled with confidentiality and in a personalized manner, with direct and continuous oversight, ensuring that every stage is conducted with technical precision and in alignment with the client's interests.

Specialized Defense in Jury Trials

Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados has specialized experience in jury trials, providing technical defense in intentional crimes against life, such as homicide, attempted homicide and other offenses judged by a jury. The work covers all stages of the proceedings, from the initial investigation to the trial hearing, with detailed analysis of evidence, definition of strategy and meticulous preparation of the defense.

In the jury chamber, effective practice requires not only legal mastery, but also argumentation skills, narrative construction and strategic management before the jurors. The firm acts with technical precision and strategy, always focused on the best conduct of the case and the protection of the client's interests.

Defense in Drug Trafficking and Drug Law Cases

Handling drug trafficking cases demands rigorous technical analysis and close attention to the details of police action and evidence production. Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados provides defense in proceedings involving drug trafficking, association for trafficking and other conduct covered by the Drug Law, focusing on identifying illegalities, procedural nullities and the correct classification of the conduct.

The defense involves analysis of the legality of the arrest, chain of custody of evidence, quantity and circumstances of the seizure, pursuing effective legal strategies for sentence reduction, reclassification of conduct or acquittal, as appropriate.

Criminal Defense in Consumer Crimes

The firm handles cases involving crimes against consumers, providing technical defense in situations related to commercial practices, misleading advertising, supply of improper products and services and other conduct typified in the Consumer Protection Code.

Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados analyzes the existence of criminal liability, the characterization of the conduct and the application of consumer law, building appropriate legal strategies tailored to the particularities of each case and focused on protecting the client's interests.

Defense in Press Offenses and Freedom of Expression Cases

The firm handles cases involving press offenses, especially those related to the dissemination of information, journalistic content and liability for publications. The work requires a careful analysis of the balance between freedom of expression and the protection of individual rights, such as honor, image and reputation.

Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados approaches these cases strategically, seeking solutions that respect legal boundaries and minimize legal and reputational impacts for the client.

Defense in Environmental Crimes

Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados provides defense in environmental crimes, representing individuals and legal entities in investigations and criminal proceedings arising from the Environmental Crimes Law. The work involves analysis of liability, regularity of licenses, compliance with regulations and verification of any irregularities in the enforcement process.

With specific knowledge of environmental legislation and its interfaces with Criminal Law, the firm develops legal strategies aimed at protecting the client's interests and the proper conduct of proceedings in both administrative and judicial forums.

Defense in Intellectual Property Crimes

The firm handles cases involving crimes against intellectual property, including violations of copyrights, trademarks, patents and other intellectual assets protected by law. Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados analyzes the existence of a criminal offense, the ownership of rights and the extent of damages, acting both in defense and in the proactive protection of these assets.

The approach is strategic and aligned with the specificities of Criminal Law and Intellectual Property, with an integrated view of the civil and criminal aspects involved.

Criminal Defense in Corporate Matters – Corporate Crimes

The firm handles corporate crimes involving conduct related to business management, corporate structure and relationships between partners and managers. The defense requires detailed analysis of documents, transactions and the responsibilities of those involved, considering the complexity of corporate relationships and the precise delimitation of each role played.

Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados acts with a technical and strategic approach, building legal solutions appropriate to the context of each case and focused on effectively protecting the client.

Defense in Cybercrimes and Digital Offenses

The advancement of technology has brought new challenges to Criminal Law, especially in the field of computer crimes. Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados handles cases involving electronic fraud, unauthorized access to computer systems, digital crimes committed on social media and other conduct typified in current legislation on the virtual environment.

The work involves careful analysis of digital evidence, verification of the regularity of evidence gathering and the construction of a technical defense suited to the complexity and specificities of these cases.

Defense in Defamation, Libel and Slander Cases

Gracia Bernardo Filho Advogados handles cases involving crimes against honor — defamation, libel and slander — whether defending the accused or representing the victim. The work covers the technical analysis of the conduct, the evidence and the context in which the statements were made, taking into account the limits of freedom of expression and personality rights.

Cases are handled with strategy and discretion, with attention to the legal, personal and reputational impacts involved, always prioritizing the most effective solution for the client.