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Miguel Olmedo Robles León

Miguel Olmedo Robles León

Latin America 2027

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Latin America

Practice Areas

• Criminal Law

• Constitutional Protection (Amparo) in Criminal Matters

• Extradition Procedures

• International Human Rights Litigation

• Corporate Criminal Risk and Prevention

Career

Miguel Olmedo Robles León is a Mexican criminal law practitioner specializing in complex criminal litigation, with cross-border and international criminal justice experience. He handles high-stakes criminal matters across both federal and state jurisdictions in Mexico, including cases involving multiple defendants, organized crime allegations, white-collar and financial crime, and proceedings with significant constitutional or procedural complexity. His practice combines courtroom litigation with strategic negotiation, positioning him as a trusted advisor in cross-border criminal matters demanding both technical rigor and diplomatic skill.

Mr. Olmedo has particular expertise in extradition proceedings, advising on both outbound and inbound requests under Mexican law and applicable international treaties. He has also served as an expert witness on Mexican criminal law before foreign courts, providing testimony on domestic substantive and procedural matters in cross-border proceedings.

At the international level, Mr. Olmedo is registered as an Assistant to Counsel before the International Criminal Court (ICC), supporting defense teams in matters before the Court. This experience complements his domestic practice with insight into international criminal procedure and defense strategy.

On the pro bono front, Mr. Olmedo founded Fundación Olmedo y Torres, A.C., dedicated to public-interest legal work. Among its notable achievements is securing an urgent action with general effects before the United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances, through which the Mexican State was ordered to reactivate the National Center for Human Identification. The foundation also represented seven Mexican federal criminal district judges in a case widely regarded as a test of judicial independence, after their rulings drew public criticism from senior federal government officials.

Mr. Olmedo is an adjunct professor of criminal law at Escuela Libre de Derecho.

Professional Memberships

• Associate Member of the International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA)

• Member of the Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de México (INCAM)

• Member of the Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados (BMA)

Education

Universidad Iberoamericana

Law Degree

Escuela Libre de Derecho

Postgraduate Specialization in Criminal Law

Escuela Libre de Derecho

Postgraduate Specialization in Criminal Procedural Law

Universidad Panamericana

Postgraduate Specialization in Amparo Law

Expert in these Jurisdictions

• Admitted to practice before both federal and state criminal courts in Mexico

• Admitted to practice before the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - Mexico

Up-and-coming Individual
Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Up-and-coming lawyer Miguel Olmedo Robles León co-heads the firm's white-collar crime practice. He has experience across a variety of matters, including allegations of unlawful enrichment, fraud and the use of false documentation.

Strengths

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  • What sets Miguel Olmedo Robles León apart is that he takes the time to understand the company's needs and objectives. He manages expectations well and genuinely cares about our matter.

    Dispute Resolution: White-Collar CrimeChambers Latin America

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