Kevin Oberto, criminal defense lawyer with over 18 years of practice and more than 500 criminal cases.
A relative was arrested? Message now
Contact a lawyer immediately. Anyone under arrest has the right to a lawyer of their choice and not to testify without one, and must be brought before a judge within 48 hours. Message me and we will review the case.
Message on WhatsApp nowBefore signing or paying, it is worth reviewing each party's obligations, the paperwork and the rules that apply in each country. Fixing something in time costs less. Message me and we will look at it.
Consult about an operationRecord formulaIt is hereby recorded that the defendant appears assisted by counsel of their choice, who is informed of the content of the charges.
An investigation, a charge or a trial, yours or a relative's.
I review the case file and explain which stage the process is in and what rights apply. From there I define the defense strategy.
Related experience More than 500 ordinary criminal cases, as a public defender and as a practicing lawyer. Among them, smuggling cases before the Puerto Cabello customs office and money laundering matters.
Record formulaThe parties agree to subject the obligations arising from the operation to the customs and commercial rules applicable in each jurisdiction.
Business operations that cross borders.
I support companies and individuals in operations with other countries. I organize the paperwork and clarify each party's obligations.
Related experience Eight years managing business with nine countries: China, United States, Argentina, Brazil, Panama, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela and Colombia. Includes advisory and management for two companies from Brazil.
Record formulaFor the purposes hereof, the applicable legislation and international instruments for the specific case shall govern.
Cases involving several countries and several legal systems.
I tell you which rules apply to your situation and which deadlines run in each jurisdiction.
Related experience His practice joins two fields that cross: customs criminal defense, with smuggling cases before the Puerto Cabello customs office, and eight years of operations with nine countries.
Over 500 cases in ordinary criminal court, and eight years supporting businesses that cross borders.
Because behind every case there is a real life.
For confidentiality, client names are not mentioned.
If your matter looks like any of these, tell me about your case.
Message on WhatsAppTell me your situation by WhatsApp, phone or video call, in your own words; there is nothing to prepare.
Where your case stands, what rights and obligations you have and what may happen next.
Whether you want me to represent you, how the case would be handled and what the next step is. The decision is yours.
In-person service
Virtual consultations
If we can't meet, online
We offer virtual consultations for those who cannot attend in person, from any state in the country.
It is not advisable. Before attending, consult a lawyer to find out in what capacity you are being summoned and what you should do. You have the right to be accompanied by one.
It means the public prosecutor's office formally attributes possible participation in a punishable act to that person. The case continues, the person is presumed innocent and has the right to defend themselves with a lawyer.
It depends on the offense, the stage it is in and the court. In the first consultation your case is reviewed and the next stages are explained, along with how long they usually take.
Yes. I have worked on the defense in smuggling cases, including one before the Puerto Cabello customs office.
By organizing the paperwork, clarifying your obligations and helping you decide with legal backing when your operation involves other countries. I have been doing this for eight years.
I have managed business with nine countries: China, United States, Argentina, Brazil, Panama, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela and Colombia. Among them, advisory and management for two companies from Brazil.
Before signing or paying. At that stage each party's obligations, the paperwork and the applicable rules are reviewed, and fixing something costs less.
It depends on what the parties agreed, where the operation is carried out and the rules of each jurisdiction. In the first consultation we identify which rules apply and which deadlines run in each one.
It depends on the country and the type of matter. In the first consultation we review what can be done from here and what must be resolved in that country's jurisdiction.
Yes. If meeting in person is not possible, we offer the consultation online.
Nothing to start. If you already have documents, such as notices, contracts, invoices or emails, send them by WhatsApp or bring them: they help see your case more precisely.
No lawyer can guarantee an outcome. I can offer a clear explanation of your situation, your options and the risks, and close follow-up of your case.
This information is general and does not replace advice on your specific case.
The first conversation is to understand your situation. Choose the channel that suits you best.