António Falé de Carvalho is a Portuguese criminal defense Lawyer.

With more than three decades of experience exclusively dedicated to Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. His professional activity includes representation in complex and high-profile criminal cases, many of which have attracted significant media attention in Portugal and abroad.

With offices in Lisbon and Porto, his practice covers the entire Portuguese territory, including mainland Portugal, the Azores and Madeira, and frequently involves cases that generate public interest, media scrutiny and international attention.

Lawyer in High-Profile Criminal Investigations.

Over the course of his career, António Falé de Carvalho has participated in criminal proceedings that received extensive coverage in Portuguese television, newspapers and digital media. These cases often involve:

Homicide investigations.

Disappearances and suspected violent crimes.

Complex evidentiary proceedings.

Criminal trials under intense media scrutiny.

Handling high-profile criminal cases requires technical legal expertise, strategic communication and strict respect for professional confidentiality, particularly when proceedings are followed closely by the media and the public.

Media-Reported Criminal Cases

António Falé de Carvalho has been involved in proceedings that became widely reported in Portuguese media, including cases related to:

The Murtosa Silva Mónica disappearance case, involving the suspected homicide of a pregnant woman:

The Mariana Fonseca case, widely discussed in the national press.

The Pico Island homicide case (Azores).

The investigation into the death of a futsal player in Quarteira.

These proceedings required detailed analysis of forensic evidence, digital traces, witness testimony and complex criminal investigations.

Legal Commentary and Media Appearances

Due to his experience in criminal litigation, António Falé de Carvalho has also participated in legal analysis and commentary on major criminal cases, appearing in Portuguese media outlets such as:

SIC Notícias.

CMTV/NOW.

RTP3.

These appearances contribute to public understanding of criminal law, judicial procedure and investigative methods, particularly in cases that raise significant legal and social debate.

Criminal Défense in Serious Offences.

His practice includes representation in cases involving:

homicide and violent crime.

drug trafficking.

organized crime

sexual offences

economic and financial crime~

complex criminal litigation.

He represents clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including:

criminal investigations

pre-trial detention proceedings

trial hearings

appeals before higher courts

International Criminal Defence

António Falé de Carvalho also handles international criminal matters, including:

extradition proceedings

European arrest warrants

cross-border criminal investigations

applications before the European Court of Human Rights

António Falé de Carvalho was awarded the title:

"International Criminal Lawyer of the Year in Portugal"

by the Global Law Experts Awards Publication, recognizing his work in complex criminal defence and international legal practice.

Offices in Portugal

Lisbon Office

Rua Fialho de Almeida nº 14 – 2.º Esq

1070-129 Lisbon – Portugal

Porto Office

Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque nº 113 – 5.º Floor

4100-359 Porto – Portugal

Contact

Telephone: +351 211 451 635

Consultations available Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 20:00.

For legal assistance in criminal matters in Portugal, contact

António Falé de Carvalho – Criminal Defense Lawyer