Walking through the historic doors of the Tribunal correctionnel de Paris, one is immediately reminded that criminal law in France is not only about the law—it’s about power, persuasion, and procedure.

For Me Nicolas PAGANELLI, this is familiar territory. As one of the most sought-after criminal defense lawyers in Paris, his days often begin in these very halls, defending clients against complex charges—from financial crimes to public order violations.

What sets this courtroom apart? The inquisitorial structure. Unlike adversarial systems familiar to Anglo-Saxon lawyers, here the President of the court controls the flow of the hearing. The prosecutor, defense attorney, and civil parties may speak, but the judge leads the discussion, questions the defendant, and challenges the evidence directly. Every word counts, but every silence is noticed too.

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Me PAGANELLI navigates this power dynamic with surgical precision. His strategy? Mastering the case file before setting foot in court. The law is just the beginning—the outcome hinges on anticipation, presence, and credibility.

In one recent morning, we witnessed the court handle three very different cases in under two hours: a cyber fraud, an aggravated theft, and a violation of public procurement rules. Me PAGANELLI defended a foreign national accused of financial misappropriation. His ability to reframe the prosecutor’s timeline, supported by a robust set of translated financial documents, shifted the presiding judge’s perception significantly.

🗂️ Note: At this level, pleadings matter as much as the paperwork. While the court is bound by evidence, there remains a window—narrow but critical—where oral argument can still reshape a verdict.

“In correctional court,” says PAGANELLI, “decisions are technical. But you can still create space with precision and control." It's battlefield, but with rules".

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