Mónica Rodrigues dos Santos is a sole practitioner based in Setúlbar, Portugal, specializing in criminal law and a broad range of civil and family matters. She holds a law degree and a Master’s degree in Criminal Law, along with postgraduate qualifications in Animal Law and Children, Family and Succession Law from the Faculty of Law of Lisbon. Since 2013 she has practised law independently, developing a consolidated track record advising private individuals and businesses across diverse legal contexts.

Her approach to client service centres on clear, proactive communication and the highest standards of quality, certainty and security. She provides legal services aimed at meeting clients’ needs, supporting nationals, foreigners and non-residents, and guides clients through every phase of the process with close follow-up and practical, results-oriented advice.

Based in Setúlbar, she offers a wide range of services across Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Family and Succession Law, Labor Law, Urban Planning and Real Estate, Criminal Law, Records and Notary and Nationality and Foreigners Rights, reflecting a broad capability to represent both individuals and businesses across Portugal.

About Mónica Rodrigues dos Santos | Advogada

Founded in 2013


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Immigration

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Handles criminal matters from the filing of complaints and private prosecutions through all investigations and court proceedings, including habeas corpus and instructions, and provides representation in trials and higher court appeals, with a focus on clear strategy and dedicated client communication.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

Assists with all aspects of Family and Succession Law, including divorce with mutual consent and contested divorce, marriage nullification, parental responsibilities regulation and modification, educational guardianship, minor protection processes, inventory and division of assets in cases of divorce or death, and related proceedings.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

Provides counsel on employment contracts, dismissals, disciplinary procedures, and representation in labor proceedings, as well as issues arising from work injuries and social security, ensuring compliant and efficient resolution.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

Guides clients through acquisition and disposal of real estate, rental arrangements for urban and non urban properties, and contract drafting and evaluation to ensure clear, enforceable terms.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Immigration

Supports clients in residence permits, visas, nationality processes and family reunification, offering guidance on regulatory requirements and steps to obtain status and rights to live, work and access services in Portugal.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

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