Isabel Cerqueira

Lawyer since 2004, with over 20 years of experience across various areas of law, including Criminal, Civil, Family, Commercial, and Condominium Law. Provides legal advice and court representation to both individual and corporate clients, offering practical and effective solutions.
+351 963 502 235
isabelcerqueira-19573l@adv.oa.pt
Calçada da Rinchoa, n.º 57 A R/C, 2635 – 312 Rio de Mouro

Isabel Cerqueira is a lawyer with extensive experience in Criminal, Family, Civil, Commercial, and Condominium Law, working on both judicial and extrajudicial matters. Since 2004, she has provided legal support to clients on a retainer basis and in private practice, with a particular focus on condominiums and horizontal property, offering solutions that minimize conflicts and ensure the efficient management of common areas.

She has developed expertise in legal advisory, handling judicial proceedings, drafting legal opinions, overseeing notarial acts and registrations, as well as in insolvency, enforcement law, and criminal defense.

She served as a Member of the General Council of the Portuguese Bar Association for the 2020–2022 term, participating in the analysis and drafting of legislative proposals, including laws on LGBTI+ rights, domestic violence, child protection, and gender equality, reflecting her commitment to justice and human rights. She is also a certified trainer, with experience in legal and pedagogical training, and was a legal commentator on TVI (2018–2023).

  • Lawyer since 2004, in private practice and on a retainer basis
  • Legal assistance to condominiums and horizontal property developments in Sintra, Lisbon, and surrounding areas
  • Practice in Criminal, Family, Civil, Commercial Law, and Enforcement Proceedings
  • Participation in hearings at the Justice of the Peace Court and other courts
  • Court-appointed defense lawyer under the Legal Aid Law
  • Trainer in Criminal, Civil, Labour, and Family Law, and participation in national colloquia and seminars
  • Member of the General Council of the Portuguese Bar Association (2020–2022), involved in drafting opinions on legislative proposals
  • Legal commentator on TVI on legal matters (2018–2023)
  • Law Degree – Universidade Internacional (1999)
  • Postgraduate Degree in Law and Notarial Practice – Autonomous University of Lisbon (2015–2016)
  • Postgraduate Degree in Forensic Sciences, Criminal Investigation, and Deviant Behavior – CRIAP Institute, Fernão de Magalhães (2019)
  • Initial Pedagogical Training for Trainers – CRIAP Institute, Fernão de Magalhães (2018)
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Law
  • Family and Juvenile Law
  • Condominium Law and Horizontal Property Management
  • Commercial Law and Insolvency
  • Enforcement Proceedings
  • Legal Defense and Advisory Services
  • Member of the General Council of the Portuguese Bar Association (2020–2022)
  • Certified trainer in Law and Legal Practice
  • Institutional representation in legislative projects and human rights
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