Balanço Geral · Rede Record Interview
Interview on Balanço Geral (Record TV) about the São Paulo gamer case
Messages reveal an abusive relationship between defendant and victim. João Marcos comments as defense counsel.
Watch →From arrest to Brazil's Superior Courts. From tax assessments to the CARF tribunal. Practicing since 2014, with experience at the São Paulo Prosecutor's Office, a graduate degree in Economic Criminal Law (FGV/SP), and inclusion in the U.S. Embassy's list of attorneys in Brazil.
After an arrest in flagrante, the custody hearing takes place within 24 hours — and that is where release is decided. Having a defense lawyer from the very first moment changes the course of the entire case.
Our emergency line answers any time, every day. A lawyer guides the family, follows the arrest paperwork and acts immediately at the custody hearing.
Call the 24/7 lineCriminal and tax law with technical depth — and command of the intersection between the two.
Defense at every stage — from investigation and arrest to appeals before the Superior Courts, including jury trials and financial crimes.
Criminal practice →Tax planning, credit recovery, strategic installment agreements and administrative and judicial litigation — including CARF.
Tax practice →Criminal defense for foreign nationals in Brazil, in English and Spanish. Included in the U.S. Embassy's attorney list.
International clients →Tax assessments and enforcement can evolve into charges of tax crimes, money laundering and crimes against the financial system. Few firms are prepared to play on both boards at once.
That intersection is exactly where the firm concentrates its expertise: a graduate degree in Economic Criminal Law (FGV/SP), training in Finance (PUC/RS), and simultaneous work in tax litigation and corporate criminal defense.
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Case assessment at first contact, with clear guidance on risks and possible paths.
In-depth study of the case files and a tailored thesis — no off-the-shelf solutions.
Hearings, oral arguments, appeals and Habeas Corpus, including the STJ and STF in Brasília.
Client and family informed at every step of the case, in plain language.
The firm is included in the U.S. Embassy and Consulates' list of attorneys in Brazil, and has handled criminal cases involving foreign nationals since 2016 — in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
The firm's work in high-profile cases, as covered by the press.
Messages reveal an abusive relationship between defendant and victim. João Marcos comments as defense counsel.
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Messages suggest premeditation. Defense counsel discusses the investigation live on air.
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Cabrini reconstructs the case and interviews the defendant alongside defense counsel.
Watch →"Excellent service from the first contact to the resolution of the case. Always available, answering every question and keeping us informed of everything."
Marta de Farias"Thank you for dedicating all your effort and skill, and for prioritizing the case. You were always taking care of us. I met an excellent lawyer."
Gandy AriasInternational client — Bolivia"A dedicated and attentive professional, always available to answer questions and follow every stage of the case."
Google review[replace with a real review]Contact a lawyer immediately and do not encourage any statement without defense counsel present. The custody hearing happens within 24 hours and is the first moment release can be argued. Our emergency line guides families from the first call.
The assessment can be challenged administratively — including before CARF — and in court. In many cases the liability can be reduced, paid in installments or offset with credits. Acting within the defense deadlines is essential.
Yes. We act nationwide, including before the Superior Courts in Brasília. Initial consultations can be held by video call or WhatsApp.
Yes. The firm is included in the U.S. Embassy's attorney list in Brazil and works in English, Portuguese and Spanish, including liaison with families abroad and consular offices.
Your case is reviewed in strict confidence and you receive an honest assessment of risks and possible strategies, with fees set transparently before any engagement.