David PAPAUX

Attorney

 

Before beginning his legal studies, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Economics. He is therefore also an economist and a computer scientist.

He was also an elite athlete (judo). Although he currently practices his sport less intensely, his competitive spirit remains intact, and he places it at the service of his clients and his political convictions.

He is a versatile attorney always seeking new challenges.

He also serves on the Grand Council of the Canton of Fribourg, as well as on the Justice Commission and the General Council of the City of Fribourg.

Mr. PAPAUX is also a member of the Disciplinary Commission of the International Judo Federation (IJF) and a member of the Disciplinary Commission of the Swiss Judo Federation (SJF).

Practice Areas

  • Criminal law
  • Civil law
  • Administrative law

Mr. David PAPAUX practices in most areas of law but has a particular passion for commercial law and criminal law. He also has extensive experience in the field of immigration law.

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • German
  • English
  • Italian
  • Japanese

Education

Bar Admission.

Certificate of Specialization in Legal Practice from the University of Geneva.

Master of Laws from the University of Fribourg.

Bachelor of Laws from the University of Fribourg.

Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Fribourg.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Fribourg.

Collège St-Michel in Fribourg.

 

Affiliations and Other Activities

Mr. David PAPAUX is admitted to the Bar of the Canton of Geneva

Member of the Geneva Bar Association

Member of the Fribourg Bar Association.

Member of the Grand Council of the Canton of Fribourg.

Member of the Justice Commission of the Canton of Fribourg.

General Councilor of the City of Fribourg.

Member of the Disciplinary Commission of the International Judo Federation.

Member of the Disciplinary Commission of the Swiss Judo Federation.

 

"The lawyer is the guardian of law and justice."

Robert Kennedy

"The law is the lawyer's weapon, and justice is their ultimate goal."

Earl Warren

"The lawyer is the pillar of justice, the guardian of society, the shield against injustice."

Scott Turow

"The lawyer must be a wise counselor and a faithful friend to their client."

Edward Counsel

"The lawyer is the champion of liberty and the guardian of the Constitution."

John F. Kennedy

"The lawyer is an artist of the law, a sculptor of justice."

Grace Murray Hopper

Other Information

Mr. David PAPAUX was an elite athlete (judo). He is the only judoka to be an 11-time Swiss champion in the elite category (21+ years).

Through his many intensive judo training camps, he also lived in Japan for approximately 4 years.

 

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