Luís Rufo began being tried in Braga for illegal practice of law. The defendant remained silent during the start of the trial, choosing not to make a statement.
Luís Rufo is from Vila Nova de Famalicão and practiced as a lawyer for almost three decades, between 1993 and July 2022. He had his office in Braga and was known in the region for intervening in various cases.
Throughout his activity, the defendant had legal intervention in at least 141 different situations. This numerous amount of cases raised suspicions that led to the investigation of the case.
The trial is taking place at the Judicial Court of Braga and aims to determine Luís Rufo's responsibilities for the alleged illegal practice of law during the period he operated.
