We are a boutique law firm specialized in criminal law. We have the required skills to properly represent our clients in criminal investigations, lawsuits, appeals and habeas corpus proceedings (amparo), both in local and federal courts.
We strive to provide our clients with a face-to-face and hands-on approach attorney-client relationship, to represent their interests duly and effectively.
Besides providing legal representation to our clients, we also provide consulting services regarding legal advice with on the latest judicial precedents, and successfully negotiate on their behalf in criminal matters, securing favorable settlements in their favor.
➼ Graduated with honors as attorney-at-law from the Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico City 1990 -1995); Thesis, “Fraud in Life Insurance".
➼ Post-graduate degree on Criminal Procedure from the Criminal Sciences Institute of graduates from the Mexican National Autonomous University, Aragon Campus (2002).
➼ Post-graduates degree on in Criminal Law at the Universidad Panamericana (2003).
➼ Post-graduates degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, from the Universidad de Gerona (Spain) (2009).
➼ Master’s degree in Criminal Proceeding Law from the National Institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Law (2020).
➼ Studied master’s degree in Human Rights from University Institute of Puebla, title still pending (2020).
➼ Began working in 1993 for the Mexican Federal General's Attorney’s Office, at the Liaison Coordination Office in criminal matters against the health,
➼ Senior associate with “Galicia Alcalá y Asociados, S.C.” (1997-2004),
➼ Partner of “Raúl F. Cárdenas Rioseco, S.C.” (2004-2011)
➼ Partner with Dr. Ricardo Franco Guzmán in “Bufete Jurídico Franco & Franco” (2012-2021).
➼ Member of the Mexican Bar Association (Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados), since 2003.
Consulting, strategic planning and professional counsel in criminal matter.
Legal due diligence for business entities focused on the implementation of efficient measures to prevent unlawful actions, or to discover and process evidence to be used in criminal prosecutions.
Legal assistance before local and federal prosecutors in criminal investigations.
Legal representation in criminal lawsuits on behalf of defendant o by assisting the prosecutor, and all stages before federal and local courts.
Preparation of legal appeals, habeas corpus (amparo) and coordination until their conclusion.
Legal assistance and follow-up of extradition processes.
Lic. Jaime Cancino León
490 Presidente Masaryk, Floor 7, Palmitas, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560, Mexico City, Mexico.
Tel: +52 1 (55) 5570 9074 +52 1 (55) 5280 6510