Humberto Alarcon
Latin America Guide 2025
Band 5 : Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Band 5
About
Provided by Humberto Alarcon
Practice Areas
Criminal Law, White-Collar Crime, Compliance, Criminal Litigation
Career
Humberto Alarcón has more than 20 years of experience and an outstanding professional career in litigation and criminal defense, serving for nearly 12 years in the Public Defender’s Office in two regions of Chile.
As partner in Alarcón-Araya, he has represented clients in highly complex white-collar criminal cases related to different productive sectors.
Humberto Alarcón has been highlighted with recognitions such as Leading Lawyers Chile, highlighted as one of the best lawyers in regions in 2020 (publication "El Diario Financiero", Tuesday, October 6, 2020), Young leader of southern Chile for the Bicentennial (Diario El Sur de Concepción, year 2010) and Professional Trajectory (Universidad de Talca).
He has extensive teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programs in recognized Higher Education institutions in Chile: Universidad del Desarrollo and Universidad de Talca.
Humberto Alarcón received his law degree (J.D. equivalent) from the Universidad de Talca, and also a Master's Degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences from the Universidad de Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra, Spain, a Master's Degree in Probative Reasoning from the Universidad Girona, Spain. He also completed a Trial Advocacy Training program (litigation) from the University of the Pacific, Mc George School of Law, California, USA.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Co-head of department Humberto Alarcon joins the rankings as he is recognised by interviewees for his activity in contentious criminal matters, including representing clients in investigations into misappropriation and fraud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Humberto Alarcon stands out for his rigorous work, commitment and knowledge of the law. He demonstrates a great ability to handle and lead complex cases, and offers a global vision on the matters."
"Humberto Alarcon stands out for his rigorous work, commitment and knowledge of the law. He demonstrates a great ability to handle and lead complex cases, and offers a global vision on the matters."