Criminal Law

At Estudio Legal & Finanzas MX we advise and represent companies, executives and employees in criminal matters with a focus on prevention, response and strategic defense. We guarantee the protection of the client's human and material assets, prevent risks and conduct local and federal criminal proceedings with certainty, timeliness and traceability.

Corporate Criminal Strategy (Prevention & Response)

We design comprehensive strategies to prevent criminal exposure and respond swiftly to incidents.

Prevention

We assess the matter in depth and define a preventive defense strategy, including procedural pathways and risk mapping.

Response

We implement internal response protocols, including reporting mechanisms, evidence preservation, communications strategy and secure custody.

Training

We train key teams (legal, HR, finance, security) on criminal obligations, risk indicators and best practices.

Complaints, Criminal Charges and Victim Representation

We prepare and file criminal complaints or charges

For conduct affecting the company, its officers, employees or third parties. We integrate documentary and technical support to build the investigation file (including, where applicable, the preliminary investigation stage).

Victim and injured-party representation

We represent victims and injured parties, managing protective measures and pursuing full damage recovery.

Coordination with expert witnesses (financial, IT, valuation)

To substantiate facts, quantify damages and strengthen the evidentiary framework.

Investigations and Urgent Proceedings

We handle the investigation stage (investigation file)

Within the accusatory criminal system at both local and federal levels.

Assistance during interviews, inspections, searches and seizures

We safeguard chain of custody at every stage.

We represent clients during the oral trial phase

Including detention control, initial hearing, formal charging and binding over for trial; we request or challenge precautionary measures.

We actively promote lawful investigative actions

We propose evidentiary leads and request expert examinations.

Criminal Litigation and Remedies

We litigate at every stage of the accusatory criminal process

We defend our clients’ rights through a solid evidentiary narrative.

We conduct supplementary investigation, intermediate hearings and oral trial

We file and argue procedural remedies when applicable.

We handle constitutional relief proceedings (direct and indirect amparo)

Against acts issued within the criminal process or against final resolutions.

Alternative Resolutions and Special Proceedings

We manage mechanisms that prioritize time and results

When doing so is in the client’s best interest.

Reparatory agreements

Opportunity criteria and conditional suspension of the criminal proceedings.

Abbreviated proceedings with strategic analysis

Cost–benefit assessment and documented closure.

Internal and Forensic Investigations

We investigate fraud, corruption, and other internal misconduct

We document findings and issue risk-based recommendations.

We collect and analyze information (interviews, documents, data)

We assess digital trails and produce executive-level reports.

We coordinate eDiscovery

Forensic accounting/financial analysis and remediation plans.

Criminal Compliance and Anti-Corruption

We design or refine criminal prevention models

Integrity programs aimed at reducing exposure and sanctions.

We develop policies and reporting lines

Third-party due diligence and execution controls.

We advise on PDL and FT

Management of vulnerable operations, where applicable.

Corporate crimes and regulatory fronts

We advise and defend companies in economic and corporate crimes

Including fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, private corruption, trade secrets, corporate and financial offenses. We coordinate with sector-specific authorities when required (e.g., tax, environmental, health or data protection regulators).

What Sets Us Apart

Fast and traceable response

Reaction protocols, checklists, and an evidence trail from day one.

Defense with business in mind

Legal strategy designed to minimize operational and reputational impact.

Evidence that persuades

Accounting/forensic expertise and a clear, measurable theory of the case.

Efficient outcomes

Strategic use of agreements and special procedures when they deliver greater value.

End-to-end support

From the initial complaint or investigation file through trial, amparo proceedings, and internal remediation.

Do you require corporate criminal defense?

Our expert team is prepared to safeguard your company and its key personnel.