Cristiano Zanin
Cristiano Zanin Martins (born 15 November 1975) is a Brazilian attorney and professor who serves as justice of the Supreme Federal Court. He gained notoriety as personal attorney of president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in lawsuits related to Operation Car Wash.
Cristiano Zanin | |
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Zanin in 2023 | |
| Justice of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| Assumed office 3 August 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Lewandowski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 November 1975 Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Spouse |
Valeska Teixeira (m. 2004) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (LL.B.) |
| Occupation | Attorney, professor |
On 1 June 2023, Zanin was appointed by president Lula da Silva as Justice of the Supreme Federal Court, replacing retired Justice Ricardo Lewandowski. His nomination was approved by the Federal Senate in a voting of 58–18 on 21 June 2023.
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