Gustavo Rojas Gutiérrez

Gustavo Rojas

Of Counsel

Description

Gustavo Rojas is Of Counsel at GarciaBodan Costa Rica.

He leverages his solid knowledge and extensive experience in the field of criminal law. With over 20 years of experience, he offers strategic and effective legal services, approaching each case in a personalized manner according to the client’s requirements.

He has excelled in numerous public sector roles, including Assistant Prosecutor, Trial Prosecutor, Trial Judge, and Appellate Judge in Criminal Sentencing within the Costa Rican Judiciary.

Gustavo’s strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities facilitate client connections, providing a comprehensive approach to each case to protect their interests. His extensive experience in complex criminal litigation allows him to offer solid and personalized legal strategies.

Gustavo offers legal services with a high level of professionalism and commitment, backed by his extensive career and academic background in criminal law.

Practice Areas

  • Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate-Transactional
  • Tax

Publications & lectures

  • Professor of Criminal Law, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología, 2022 – present.
  • Authorized Judicial Trainer, Escuela Judicial de Costa Rica, 2008 – 2022.
  • Trainer in oral litigation and speaker for CEJA and AECID in Panama, Colombia, and Uruguay, 2010 – 2018.
  • Professor of Criminal Law, Universidad de San José, 2008 – 2011.

Education

  • Specialized Judicial Training – Escuela Judicial del Consejo General de España, 2022.
  • Approach to Persons with Psychoactive Substance Use Problems – Universidad de Costa Rica, 2020.
  • Master’s in Criminal Policy and Criminal Law – Universidad de Salamanca, 2020.
  • Diploma in Government and Judicial Management – Universidad Austral de Argentina, 2019.
  • Master’s in Tax Law – Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional, 2018.
  • International Diploma in Human Rights – Universidad para la Paz and Universidad Heidelberg, 2014.
  • Specialization in Criminal Law – Escuela Judicial de Costa Rica, 2012.
  • Trainer in Oral Litigation for Criminal Procedure Reforms in Latin America – Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional, 2010.
  • Master’s in Business Law – Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional, 2010.
  • Admitted to practice as Attorney and Notary Public since 2003.
  • Graduated in Law – Universidad de San José, 2002.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

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