Dr. Roberto Bartolomei Parentoni is a nationally recognized criminal lawyer with over 34 years of experience in criminal defense, practicing in the field since 1991. He holds a law degree from UniPinhal Law School and a postgraduate degree from Mackenzie University School of Law, specializing in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.

Founder of Parentoni Advogados

As the founder of Parentoni Advogados, Dr. Parentoni has built a solid career in Criminal Law, advocating for the rights and legal guarantees of his clients. He combines practical experience with deep legal knowledge, also serving as a professor and strategic consultant. Dr. Parentoni is actively involved in jury trials and higher courts, playing a crucial role in criminal defense and criminal law.

Publications and Academic Contributions

Dr. Parentoni is the author of numerous legal articles published in specialized journals, websites, and newspapers. His books include renowned titles such as “Prática da Advocacia Criminal” (2007), “Alterações no Processo Penal” (2008), and “Advocacia Criminal: A Arte de Defender” (2017 and 2019, 2nd edition). Recently, he launched an online course based on his DVD collection “Prática da Advocacia Criminal – Box 5 volumes”, reissued in 2023.

Lectures and Professional Recognition

As a lecturer, Dr. Parentoni shares his expertise in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Jury Trials at events across Brazil, with more than 400 jury trials under his belt. His lectures are tailored to law students, attorneys, and public defenders, solidifying his reputation as one of Brazil’s leading criminal lawyers.

Commitment to Criminal Defense Practice

Dr. Parentoni’s dedication to advocacy and legal education reflects his commitment to enhancing criminal defense practice. He believes that “in practice, theory takes a different shape” and is an active defender of professional rights and guarantees for lawyers, promoting the value of the profession and the crucial role of attorneys in society.

  • Member of the Brazilian Bar Association – São Paulo Section (OAB/SP)
  • Member of the São Paulo Lawyers Association (AASP)
  • Full Member of the Association of Criminal Lawyers of São Paulo State (ACRIMESP)
  • Honorary Member of the Pará Jury Academy (APJ)
  • Former elected president of the Academic Directory Dr. Acrísio de Gama e Silva, at UniPinhal Law School
  • Former member of the Permanent Commission for Human Rights Studies at the São Paulo Lawyers Institute (IASP)
  • Former National Director of Regional Expansion at the Brazilian Association of Criminal Lawyers (ABRACRIM)
  • Founder, former two-term president, and honorary president of the Brazilian Institute of Defense Law (IBRADD)
  • Founder of the Roberto Parentoni Legal Institute, where he teaches courses on Criminal Law Practice and Criminal Procedure, among others.
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