Cristian Arguedas
Costa RicalawyerMaleb. 19733.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Cristian Arguedas is a prominent attorney in Costa Rica, known for his work in criminal defense and his advocacy for justice. Recently in the news due to his representation of audiovisual producer Christian Bulgarelli, Arguedas responded strongly to remarks made by President Rodrigo Chaves, asserting that he is undeterred by political pressure and committed to defending his clients with integrity. His legal career includes significant experience in litigation, international consulting, and teaching at the university level. In January 2023, he was proposed by Chaves for the position of Attorney General of the Republic, a nomination he ultimately declined.
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Cristian Arguedas is involved in a habeas corpus case regarding his transfer to a high-security facility.
Defensa de Cristian Arguedas presentó un ‘habeas corpus’ por traslado a Máxima SeguridadCosta Rica· 2026-08-10
Cristian Arguedas is being held in maximum security under conditions described as cruel and degrading while facing allegations of bribery.
Defensa de abogado Cristian Arguedas denuncia trato ‘cruel y degradante’ mientras permanece en Máxima Seguridad de La ReformaCosta Rica· 2026-08-06
Cristian Arguedas is the lawyer who was detained for attempting to bribe the judge.
Fiscalía solicita un año de prisión preventiva para hija de Pecho de Rata y 36 sospechosos del Caso RiversideCosta Rica· 2026-08-03
Cristian Arguedas is being investigated for an alleged attempt to bribe the judge overseeing the precautionary measures of the Riverside Case.
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez sobre detención de su abogado Cristian Arguedas: ‘Espero que la justicia actúe con objetividad’Costa Rica· 2026-08-01
Cristian Arguedas is under preventive detention for an alleged attempt to bribe a judge in a case involving the children of an extradited individual.
Penalista y excandidato a Procurador General impulsado por Rodrigo Chaves, cumple prisión preventiva por caso relacionado con hija de Pecho de RataCosta Rica· 2026-08-01
Cristian Arguedas, Rodríguez's defense attorney, stated that the tribunal validated the Contraloría's position on the case.
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez absuelto por caso Reaseguros: ‘Temí no poder ver este día’Costa Rica· 2026-05-30
Cristian Arguedas is the lawyer representing businessman Baruch.
Fiscalía solicita sobreseimiento definitivo de Leonel Baruch en supuesto ‘megacaso’ que el gobierno denunció con base en un Tik TokCosta Rica· 2025-11-25
Cristian Arguedas is the lawyer representing Christian Bulgarelli and responded to comments made by President Rodrigo Chaves.
Abogado de Bulgarelli responde a alusión de Rodrigo Chaves: ‘No me intimida’Costa Rica· 2025-09-20
