Alberto Magri

Alberto Magri (29 April 1896 – 1 February 1972) was a Maltese judge, and philanthropist. During his career, he worked on both criminal and civil cases, gaining recognition for his legal expertise.

In 1942, Magri defended one of the Zammit brothers, Despite Magri's strong defense of the elder brother Guzeppi Zammit, the brothers’ mutual accusations sealed their fate.

Political career Magri's political involvement began in 1921 when lawyer Enrico Mizzi founded the Democratic Nationalist Party (Malta, 1921–1926) (Partit Demokratiku Nazzjonalista). This is a prominent Roman Catholic organisation in Malta dedicated to fostering spiritual, social, and personal development among its members.

Upon retiring from the judiciary in 1961, Magri intensified his commitment to supporting the underprivileged. Historical accounts describe him renting space beneath the Greek Catholic Church of Our Lady of Damascus in Valletta, where he offered legal advice twice weekly until his death. Sources indicate that this service provided written and oral guidance to clients across Malta.