Pavlos Sarakis

Pavlos Sarakis was born in Agrinio. He is a graduate of Law School of Athens University. He furthered his knowledge of criminal law at the University of Rome. He has been called to the bar of the Hellenic Supreme Court and the Council of State He practices law specialising in criminal law. He is renowned for his rhetorical skills in the courtroom and for his defence tactics. His daily attendance at criminal courts is proof positive of his outstanding experience in handling criminal cases. A member of the Athens Bar Association he is also a member of the Hellenic Criminal Bar Association, the Hellenic Association of Jurists for Criminal Law and Justice..

He has served as shareholder and vice chairman of the board of Panetolikos GFS Football Club. He is a former Vice Chairman and Board member of the Athens Old People’s Home. He is an active member of the Hellenic – American Chamber of Commerce, the Hellenic – Russian Chamber, the Hellenic – German and the Hellenic-French Chamber.

He speaks both English and Italian.

He runs a law firm with the name Pavlos K. Sarakis & Associates.

Alongside his professional career, he is also an active member of the Hellenic Parliament. In the May 2023 elections, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Electoral District, and in the immediately following June 2023 elections, he was re-elected.

He served as a member of the Investigative Committee of the Hellenic Parliament for the investigation of the Tempi tragedy.

He has also participated in the following Parliamentary Committees: the Special Standing Committee on Institutions and Transparency, the Standing Committee on Public Administration, Public Order, and Justice, and the Special Standing Committee monitoring the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights.

Finally, he actively participates in the Standing Committee on National Defense and Foreign Affairs, as well as the Special Standing Committee on Armament Programs and Contracts.