Patrick Guidon

Patrick Guidon is an Honorary Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedural Law at the University of St. Gallen. He has been a Judge at the Swiss Federal Supreme Court since 2025, following a long career as a Judge at the Cantonal Court of St. Gallen (2010-2024) and roles in international legal projects. His work focuses on criminal law, procedural justice, and judicial integrity.

• Doctoral Degree (Dr. iur.), University of Berne (2011, summa cum laude)
• Law Degree (lic iur.), University of St. Gallen and Lausanne (2002)
• Bar Exam, Canton of St. Gallen (2004)

Guidon’s research and teaching emphasize criminal procedure, sentencing practices, and the intersection of law and technology. He has contributed to revisions of the Swiss Criminal Procedure Code and lectures on topics such as digital evidence, judicial ethics, and courtroom dynamics.

His scientific awards include being awarded summa cum laude for his doctoral thesis at the University of Berne.

• Director, Certificate in Advanced Studies (CAS) «Criminal Procedure Law», University of Freiburg and St. Gallen (since 2012)
• Lecturer, Swiss Judges Academy (since 2017/2018)
• Instructor, Police School of Eastern Switzerland (2014-2024)