The firm

A partner-led criminal law practice

Alejandro and Gerardo Montoya Hernández oversee the legal assessment, development of case strategy and key litigation decisions in each matter.

Montoya Hernández

Criminal law specialization

Partner oversight

Specialist support

Partner · Criminal defense attorney

Alejandro Montoya Hernández

Alejandro leads criminal defense matters and represents crime victims. His practice covers criminal proceedings from the initial hearing through their conclusion, as well as appeals and amparo proceedings for constitutional relief.

He advises companies on criminal liability and compliance, and defends legal entities under investigation or facing charges.

Education and practice

Law degree · Universidad Iberoamericana
Master's degree in Criminal Policy · Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Specialization in Adversarial Criminal Procedure · Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Penales
Studies and certifications in corporate criminal compliance
Teaches criminal law at universities in Mexico

Partner · Criminal defense attorney

Gerardo Montoya Hernández

Gerardo's practice focuses on the investigation stage and the initial hearing in Mexico's criminal justice system. He analyzes case files, reviews investigative acts and evidentiary information, and prepares the legal arguments required in each matter.

Education and practice

Law degree · Universidad Iberoamericana
Professional practice devoted exclusively to criminal law
Professional experience at established criminal law firms
Languages: Spanish and English

Extended team

Coordinated legal support

Additional professionals participate when the matter requires their expertise, under the partners' supervision and subject to the same duties of confidentiality.

Israel Lara García

Associate · Attorney

Holds degrees in Law and Information Studies from UNAM and is pursuing a Master's degree in Law with a concentration in Constitutional Law. He contributes to the analysis of criminal matters, litigation strategy and direct and indirect amparo proceedings.

Jorge Montoya Rodríguez

Criminal defense attorney · Strategic litigation and forensic consulting

Graduated with honors from UNAM Law School, completed judicial specialization at the Federal Judiciary Institute and holds a Master's degree in Criminal Procedure. He has more than 25 years of experience in strategic criminal litigation, human rights and complex proceedings.

Daniel Arnold Gutiérrez Guido

Forensic criminologist · Technical consultant

Holds a degree in Criminology and Criminalistics and a Master's degree in Forensic Criminology and Criminal Profiling. He participates in expert-report review, counter-expert opinions and criminological analysis in complex criminal proceedings.

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Criminal defense, representation of victims, appeals and constitutional relief.

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