Honourable Mr Justice Ricardo Maidana

Judge of the Court of Cassation in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Honourable Mr Justice Ricardo Maidana is a distinguished Argentine jurist with extensive expertise in criminal law, presently serving as Judge of the Court of Cassation in Buenos Aires Province. His tenure reflects an unwavering dedication to the principles of fairness, and efficient administration of justice.

An alumnus of the National University of La Plata, with specialised credentials in criminal law from Universidad Austral, Justice Maidana combines rigorous academic grounding with decades of practical judicial experience. His professional journey encompasses notable service as Prosecutor and later as President of the Court of Appeals in Lomas de Zamora, roles in which he demonstrated exceptional leadership and legal acumen.

Beyond the bench, Justice Maidana remains deeply engaged in legal academia, teaching constitutional and criminal procedural law at several universities and directing advanced postgraduate programmes in criminal justice. Through these contributions, he continues to shape and mentor the next generation of Argentine jurists.

Justice Maidana with his rare synthesis of prosecutorial insight, appellate leadership, and academic distinction enables him to offer a profound perspective on criminal justice reform, judicial ethics, and capacity building within the legal profession.