Partner · Criminal defense
Carmina Lizeth Mendoza Colmenares
Criminal defense and advocacy in Mexico’s accusatory oral criminal system
Carmina focuses her practice on criminal law. Her work begins with a rigorous review of the facts, the investigation file, the evidence, and the legality of each government action.
Her graduate training in the new accusatory oral criminal justice system informs a defense prepared for hearings, evidentiary challenges, and strategic decisions from the earliest stage of a matter.
Within the firm’s coordinated model, she works with specialists in other areas when a criminal matter also involves assets, a business, a family, immigration status, or administrative action.
“A strong defense begins before the hearing, with command of the facts, the evidence, and every procedural decision.”
Working as one team
When the facts cross into other fields, the partner brings in the appropriate specialists. The client receives a coordinated strategy, one clear communication line, and defined responsibilities.
A clear first conversation