Over the past seven years, Dr. Sergio's office defended me at both trial and appellate levels against false allegations from the other parent —demonstrating remarkable patience and a rare blend of expertise in international visitation, custody, and Brazilian family law.

Having worked with multiple lawyers in Brazil, my experiences were often disappointing—paying substantial fees upfront with unfulfilled promises. But Dr. Sergio's firm stood out for operating under a fair and open contract—yes higher than typical OAB table fees (check them), yes—but with no fixed end date and and with appeals included and a long-term dedication to my case. After seven years, they continue honor the contract to file follow-up motions at short notice with the same precision and consistency, even on path to the Supreme Court. The other day w reached a milestone.

Navigating Brazilian family law from abroad often reveals that seemingly straightforward legal codes can be twisted under the guise of the "best interest of the child." That's where skill in the courtroom & writing truly matters—not just being right, but presenting the right argument. Dr. Sergio's office, with Dr. Julia as my point-person and principal drafter, excels at crafting persuasively weighted submissions that account for this nuance.

In high-stakes international custody disputes, especially involving foreign fathers in Brazil, the odds feel stacked—judicial bias, lengthy procedures, and entrenched interpretations of the law often stand in the way. Dr. Sergio's firm not only stood firm against these challenges but also went head-to-head with a well-known, highly experienced opposition attorney who has specialized in child matters for decades.

if you need a lawyer in Brazil who combines the highest level of professionalism, international law savvy, and long-term dedication—especially regarding complex child-related matters—Dr. Sergio's office and Dr. Julia are an outstanding choice. They've been exceptional partners in one of the most trying legal journeys I am facing.

The wonderful people at Botinha e Cabral helped me with a certification process, and I am eternally grateful to this incredible team! As I am a novice in the subject, they explained everything to me step by step, we had conferences, exchanged many emails, and everything was done remotely, with great practicality. It couldn't have been better, because they did much more than expected. You can count on this team: they are true professionals, they keep you informed of any updates and take care of every detail from beginning to end. I recommend them without hesitation! Thank you to Manuella, Cristina, Lenira, and Lucas!

Botinha and Cabral Lawyers has been very supportive in assisting me going through the burocratic process of buying a property in Rio, which is surprisingly complicated! Dr Carla Duizit was always responsive, professional, fast and diligent and more importantly: gave great, unfiltered and honest advice. Eternally grateful and for me they are the lawyers to contact here in Brazil!

I would like to thank the law firm Botinha & Cabral for their professional support. An unjustified and excessive maintenance claim was successfully reduced to a normal level by Sergio Botinha's team. I received excellent support and advice during this time.

Brazilian law is relatively complicated and it is better to clarify this directly with a Brazilian law firm on site than via a German law firm, which then ultimately has to communicate with a Brazilian law firm, which incurs enormous costs. In any case, the team at Botinha & Cabral explained all the steps that had to be taken to reach a good agreement in a simple and clear manner.

I can definitely recommend the law firm Botinha & Cabral!

Hague Convention cases in Brazil are extremely complex, time-consuming, and require highly specialized knowledge. Few professionals have the experience and persistence necessary to handle them successfully.

At first, even after extensive research and many recommendations, the first law firm I hired made no progress, and the case seemed lost.

Switching to Botinha & Cabral was decisive. With the expertise, professionalism, and persistence of Sergio, Lenira, and especially Julia, the situation was completely turned around, ultimately resulting in the child's return, with clear and favorable court decisions.

If you are facing a Hague Convention case in Brazil, having truly specialized lawyers on your side makes all the difference.

I strongly recommend Botinha & Cabral.

I am so pleased with the degree of professionalism and attention I encountered working with Dr. Manuella Cabral and other members of the Botinha e Cabral office.

Since I didn't have a referral, I started my search for the right lawyers with the reviews previously posted here, and my expectations were all met from the first exchange of messages with Dr. Manuella Cabral. The transparency with which she handled the whole process was reassuring. She turned what had seemed overwhelming into something easy to manage. I am very grateful for this great professional and her peers!

Amazing service for any American (or other non-Brazilian), that needs immigration help, or any legal advice in Brazil. My endless questions were answered promptly, clearly and with such patience. My RNE expired and I had stayed outside of Brazil for more than four years but they managed to help me renew my RNE without problems.