Raúl Pardo-Geijo Ruiz

Experience

• Professional background: Ra\u00fal Pardo-Geijo Ruiz co-directs Pardo Geijo Abogados, a Murcia-based firm with a long-standing focus on criminal law. The firm emphasizes strategic questioning, technical precision, and effective resolution of conflicts, serving clients throughout Spain and before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The practice is led by Ra\u00fal Pardo-Geijo Ruiz alongside José Pardo Geijo, with a multidisciplinary team that augments criminal defense capabilities with professionals from related fields. This background situates Ra\u00fal within a firm widely regarded for its specialization in criminal matters and its international reach. More information about the firm and its leadership can be found on the firm\u2019s own site and on independent profiles highlighting its international recognitions. https://pardogeijo.com/abogados-murcia/; https://www.theeuropeanawards.eu/premiado/pardo-geijo-abogados-european-legal-award-2019-in-criminal-law; https://www.elconfidencialdigital.com/articulo/noticias/como-llega-ser-mejor-abogado-espana-derecho-penal/20250617102944968840.html
• Career history and notable roles: The firm has a history spanning several decades, with Ra\u00fal Pardo-Geijo Ruiz playing a central role in high-stakes defense across Spain. Independent profiles note his participation in complex criminal matters with national and international dimensions, and his leadership in a firm that operates at both national courts and international venues, including the European Court of Human Rights. The firm\u2019s leadership and case profile emphasize Ra\u00fal\u2019s ongoing involvement in major criminal matters and his role in shaping the firm\u2019s strategy for high-impact cases. He has been named Best Criminal Lawyer in Spain in 2026 by more than 20 prestigious national and international legal institutions. https://www.leaders-in-law.com/lawyers/raul-pardo-geijo-ruiz/; https://www.theeuropeanawards.eu/premiado/pardo-geijo-abogados-european-legal-award-2019-in-criminal-law; https://www.bestlawfirms.com/firms/pardo-geijo-abogados/79696/ES; https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/raul-pardo-geijo-ruiz/245005
• Notable roles: Ra\u00fal is frequently cited in industry profiles as a lead practitioner in white-collar and high-value criminal defense, with international exposure and representation before national tribunals as well as the ECHR. Independent directories list him as a driving force behind a firm known for handling complex criminal defense matters, including high-profile cases that have garnered media and professional attention. He is also described as associated with the firm\u2019s strategic litigation approach and an emphasis on immediate, diligent client service. https://www.leaders-in-law.com/lawyers/raul-pardo-geijo-ruiz/; https://www.leaders-in-law.com/lawyers/raul-pardo-geijo-ruiz/

Specialty

• Practice areas: The principal specialty is criminal law, with a strong emphasis on criminal defense in economic and white-collar crimes, drug trafficking, corruption schemes, and complex commercial offenses. The profile of the firm notes a core focus on criminal defense for both individuals and organizations, across Spain and before higher judicial bodies. https://www.pardogeijo.com/abogados-murcia/; https://www.theeuropeanawards.eu/premiado/pardo-geijo-abogados-european-legal-award-2019-in-criminal-law; https://www.gironanoticies.com/noticia/285591-raul-pardo-geijo-el-penalista-de-referencia-en-espana-para-los-casos-de-mayor-impacto-empresarial.htm
• Focus industries: The practice highlights defense in economic crimes and high-income or corporate contexts, with expertise in cases that involve sophisticated financial structures, regulatory scrutiny, and cross-border dimensions. Independent profiles emphasize Ra\u00fal\u2019s involvement in white-collar matters and international-related criminal defense, underscoring a focus on corporate and business crime. https://lawyers.law.cornell.edu/lawyer/raul-pardo-geijo-ruiz-1821243; https://www.leaders-in-law.com/lawyers/raul-pardo-geijo-ruiz/
• Types of cases handled: The firm and Ra\u00fal\u2019s practice cover proceedings before the Audiencia Nacional and the Supreme Court, with international reach including representation before the ECHR. Notable case activity cited in industry sources includes participation in high-profile investigations and defense strategies in complex criminal matters, including sensitive financial and commercial cases. https://www.law.cornell.edu/lawyer/raul-pardo-geijo-ruiz-1821243; https://www.theeuropeanawards.eu/premiado/pardo-geijo-abogados-european-legal-award-2019-in-criminal-law; https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/andalucia/raul-pardo-geijo-referente-indiscutible-defensa-agresiones-sexuales-abuso-sexual-menores-espana/202512260938363187329.html; https://www.madridiario.es/raul-pardo-geijo-abogado-penalista-de-referencia-en-delitos-de-drogas-en-espana

Education

• Raúl Pardo-Geijo Ruiz is a distinguished criminal defense lawyer based in Murcia and the lead partner of Pardo Geijo Abogados, a firm specialized in Criminal Law with more than 50 years of professional history. In May 2025, he was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa in Criminal Law by the Spanish Association for Quality Certification and Legal Audit, and he was also recognized at the World Knowledge Summit as “Man of the Year 2025 in Criminal Law.” He has received more than 100 awards and distinctions from international legal organizations, including Client Choice, Best Lawyers, Leaders in Law, and Global Law Experts. He has participated in high-profile cases such as Púnica, Gürtel, Malaya, ERE, Tosca, Santiago-Rusadir, as well as numerous corruption cases across Spain. He is regarded as one of Spain’s leading criminal defense lawyers, known for securing acquittals in complex and high-stakes cases. The title of Doctor Honoris Causa is one of the highest distinctions awarded to professionals for exceptional contributions in their field, and in his case it recognizes his extensive career and significant achievements in Criminal Law. https://www.lawyerpress.com/2025/12/16/quienes-son-los-mejores-abogados-penalistas-de-espana-y-por-que-murcia-lidera-el-ranking/; https://www.diariojuridico.com/raul-pardo-geijo-mejor-abogado-de-murcia-y-destacado-penalista-en-espana/