Frank Perez
Frank Perez is a prominent attorney known for representing high-profile clients in criminal cases. He gained recent attention for representing Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, the accused Mexican drug lord, in his plea negotiations with U.S. prosecutors. Perez has been vocal about Zambada's willingness to accept a plea deal that avoids the death penalty, aiming to navigate the complexities of the legal system surrounding serious drug trafficking and organized crime charges.
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Frank Pérez is the lawyer for Zambada who requested more time to prepare for the sentencing hearing.
Aplazan sentencia del narcotraficante mexicano El Mayo Zambada hasta abril de 2026
Panama· 2025-12-12
Frank Pérez, the defense attorney for 'El Mayo' Zambada, requested the judge to postpone the sentencing date.
Juez de EU acepta aplazar sentencia de “El Mayo” y fija fecha para el 13 de abril de 2026
Mexico· 2025-12-11
Frank Pérez is the lawyer for Ismael Zambada García, who has pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
Zambada alega locura y Archivaldo se sabe cercadoMexico· 2025-09-26
Frank Pérez claimed that the information Mayo Zambada has will remain with him.
El canto del Mayo | El UniversalMexico· 2025-08-28
Frank Pérez, Zambada's lawyer, stated that his client was not cooperating with U.S. authorities.
Quién es “El Mayo” Zambada, el hombre más buscado de México que se declaró culpable de narcotráfico en una corte de EE.UU. | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-08-27
Zambada’s lawyer Frank Perez stated that his client was not cooperating with U.S. authorities.
Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty to US charges
Guyana· 2025-08-26
Frank Pérez is the lawyer for Ismael El Mayo Zambada, who denied that Zambada was cooperating with U.S. authorities.
El Mayo pagó sobornos hasta 2024: ¿hoy cuántos dormirán tranquilos?Mexico· 2025-08-26
Zambada's lawyer, Frank Pérez, stated that his client was not cooperating with U.S. authorities.
El Mayo Zambada se declara culpable de narcotráfico en EEUU y asegura que sobornó a policías y políticos mexicanos
Uruguay· 2025-08-26Zambada's lawyer, Frank Pérez, stated that his client is not cooperating with U.S. authorities and does not intend to incriminate anyone.
Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada se declara culpable de narcotráfico en Estados Unidos y asegura que sobornó a policías y políticos mexicanosPanama· 2025-08-26Zambada's lead attorney, Frank Pérez, denied any hypothesis of cooperation with the U.S. government.
El Mayo Zambada se declaró culpable de delitos por narcotráfico
Venezuela· 2025-08-25Frank Pérez is the lawyer for El Mayo Zambada, stating that his client will not negotiate with Washington.
‘El Mayo’ Zambada se declara culpable de narcotráfico y asegura que sobornó “a políticos y policías” en México
Spain· 2025-08-25
Frank Pérez, the lawyer for 'El Mayo', stated that his client declared guilty to accept responsibility and is not cooperating with authorities.
"El Mayo" Zambada se declara culpable en EU; dice haber sobornado a políticos y militares mexicanosMexico· 2025-08-25Frank Pérez is the lawyer representing Ismael Zambada García, who indicated that the situation could change if the death penalty was off the table.
"El Mayo" lider del Cartel de Sinaloa vuelve a juicio el lunes
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-24
Frank Pérez is the lawyer for Ismael Zambada, indicating his client's willingness to plead guilty under certain conditions.
"El Mayo" Zambada se une al coro; acuerdos de culpabilidad convierten a 5 capos mexicanos en informantes clave de EUMexico· 2025-08-19
Frank Pérez is the lawyer representing Ismael Zambada and has commented on the decision regarding the death penalty.
“El Mayo” Zambada libra la pena de muerte; fiscales de EU acuerdan no solicitarlaMexico· 2025-08-05
Frank Pérez is the lawyer for El Mayo Zambada who released a letter disputing the official narrative of Cuén Ojeda's murder.
Héctor Cuén, un año de misterio e impunidadMexico· 2025-07-26
Frank Pérez is the lawyer for Ismael Zambada and indicated his client is willing to plead guilty.
Juez Brian Cogan aplaza audiencia de “El Mayo” Zambada en Nueva York; estaba programada para la próxima semanaMexico· 2025-06-11Frank Pérez is Zambada's lawyer who is discussing a potential agreement with the prosecution.
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada podría eludir la pena de muerte con pacto judicial en EE. UU.
Guatemala· 2025-04-02Frank Pérez is Zambada's lawyer who mentioned they are discussing a possible agreement.
USA negocia acuerdo de culpabilidad con Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada
Honduras· 2025-04-02Frank Pérez is the lawyer representing Ismael Zambada in his legal proceedings.
Solicitan posponer audiencia de “El Mayo” Zambada en EU; sería para el 16 de junioMexico· 2025-04-01
Frank Pérez is Zambada's lawyer, arguing against the death penalty due to his client's age and circumstances.
“El Mayo” Zambada, el capo que teme a la muerte; se debate entre la pena máxima y complicaciones de saludMexico· 2025-02-25
Frank Pérez is the lawyer for Ismael Zambada, indicating his client may plead guilty to charges.
Posponen audiencia de Ovidio Guzmán al 31 de marzo; junto con su hermano negocia acuerdo con el gobiernoMexico· 2025-02-25
Frank Pérez is the lawyer for Ismael El Mayo Zambada, who stated that his client is willing to negotiate a guilty plea.
Crisis en el matrimonio de Morena y los verdesMexico· 2025-02-25
Lawyer Frank Perez stated that Mr. Zambada does not want to go to trial and is willing to accept responsibility for a charge that does not include the death penalty.
Accused Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' wants US plea deal without death penaltyGuyana· 2025-02-25Frank Pérez is the lawyer for the drug trafficker Zambada.
Mayo Zambada, dispuesto a declararse culpable para evitar pena de muerte; buscaría llegar a un acuerdo, reportan mediosMexico· 2025-02-24Mr. Zambada does not want to go to trial and is willing to accept responsibility for a charge that does not include the death penalty, lawyer Frank Perez said.
Accused Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ wants U.S. plea deal without death penalty
Canada· 2025-02-24