Area of law · Spain

Criminal Law in Spain

22 registered lawyers in Spain handle criminal law in English — 14 services, offices in 19 cities. Open a service to see what it involves in Spain, or write to a lawyer.

Services
14 services
Lawyers
22 lawyers
Cities
19 cities

Criminal Law services in Spain

  • Cases of Alleged Domestic Violence

    22 lawyers

    Who it is for This service is for people accused of domestic violence, meaning violence or abuse against a partner or family member. Such cases are hard for the courts, because often it is one person's word against the…

  • Drink Driving Offences

    21 lawyers

    Portugal has strict laws and penalties for driving after drinking alcohol. This service offers legal help to English-speaking people living in or visiting Portugal who face a drink-driving charge. It explains your…

  • Represent Incarcerated Person

    20 lawyers

    When someone is put in prison in another country, they often turn to family or friends for help. This service is for people who want to get help for a relative or friend held in prison abroad. How it works It starts…

  • Defamation

    19 lawyers

    Defamation means someone has said or published false things about you in public that damage your good name. It can hurt your personal life, your work and your finances. This service helps people who believe this has…

  • Assault Cases

    18 lawyers

    Being accused of assault (attacking or hurting someone) can lead to charges ranging from fairly minor to very serious. A criminal lawyer who speaks the accused person's language can play a key part in how the case…

  • Fraud, Theft, Forgery etc

    17 lawyers

    This service helps people who are accused of crimes like theft or fraud, for example shoplifting, card fraud, insurance fraud or fraud on the internet. It is aimed especially at foreigners who do not know the local…

  • Extradition Proceedings

    16 lawyers

    Extradition is when one country asks another to hand over a person so they can face criminal charges or other legal matters there. It can happen suddenly and be very frightening. Who it is for This service is for…

  • Victim Representation

    16 lawyers

    Who it is for In some countries, a victim of a crime has the right to have their own lawyer at the trial of the person accused. This service is for people who were victims of a crime such as theft, assault or fraud…

  • Drug Possession & Trafficking Offences

    15 lawyers

    Visitors to a country are often charged with having drugs, or with the more serious crime of supplying or dealing them (called trafficking). A conviction can affect your life for years. Serious charges can mean a long…

  • Smuggling Offences

    15 lawyers

    This service is for people accused of smuggling. Smuggling means bringing goods or substances across the border in a way the law does not allow. Both local people and foreigners face these charges. Some did not know…

  • Speeding Fines

    15 lawyers

    Many people abroad get stopped by the police for breaking a road rule. Most often it is for speeding or careless driving, sometimes because they did not know the local traffic rules. This service helps people through…

  • Sexual Offences

    14 lawyers

    This service is for people who have been arrested because the police suspect them of a sexual crime. These charges are serious. They can lead to prison, fines and a criminal record (an official note of the crime that…

  • Seizure of Goods

    8 lawyers

    Sometimes the authorities take away goods, vehicles or other property because they suspect a rule was broken, for example unpaid customs duties (taxes on goods crossing a border) or other breaches. Transport companies…

  • Harassment/Stalking Offences

    3 lawyers

22 lawyers for criminal law in Spain

The best first — by clients' ratings and cases handled. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.

José, lawyer in Alicante

José

Lawyer · Alicante, Spain

  • 785 cases handled
  • 22+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish
  • Law, Alicante University
  • 5.0(97 reviews)
Contact José
Inma, lawyer in Valencia

Inma

Lawyer · Valencia, Spain

  • 722 cases handled
  • 18+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish
  • Law, University of Valencia
  • 5.0(56 reviews)
Contact Inma
Miguel, lawyer in Oviedo

Miguel

Lawyer · Oviedo, Spain

  • 254 cases handled
  • 26+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish
  • Law, University of Oviedo
  • 5.0(22 reviews)
Contact Miguel
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Esther, lawyer in Maspalomas

Esther

Lawyer · Maspalomas, Spain

  • 228 cases handled
  • 23+ years in practice
  • English, German
  • Law, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • 5.0(17 reviews)
Contact Esther
Daniel, lawyer in Mallorca

Daniel

Lawyer · Mallorca, Spain

  • 150 cases handled
  • 11+ years in practice
  • Spanish, Italian, English, Portuguese, French
  • Law, UIB
  • 5.0(5 reviews)
Contact Daniel
Albert, lawyer in Barcelona

Albert

Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain

  • 294 cases handled
  • 28+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish
  • Law, University of Barcelona, Glasgow University School of Law
  • 5.0(4 reviews)
Contact Albert
Maria, lawyer in Madrid

Maria

Lawyer · Madrid, Spain

  • 6 cases handled
  • 4+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Danish, Romanian
  • Degree in law, Malaga University
Contact Maria
Belen, lawyer in Fuengirola

Belen

Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain

  • 2 cases handled
  • 5+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Danish
  • Degree in Law, Malaga University
Contact Belen
Juan, lawyer in Madrid

Juan

Lawyer · Madrid, Spain

  • 177 cases handled
  • 10+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish
  • Degree in Law, Deusto University (Bilbao, Basque Country)
  • 4.9(7 reviews)
Contact Juan
Raffaele, lawyer in Barcelona

Raffaele

Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain

  • 1,552 cases handled
  • 15+ years in practice
  • English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
  • Spanish Law; Italian Law, Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Università degli Studi di Milano
  • 4.9(38 reviews)
Contact Raffaele
Federico, lawyer in Madrid

Federico

Lawyer · Madrid, Spain

  • 440 cases handled
  • 25+ years in practice
  • English, German, French, Spanish
  • Law, Complutense University Madrid (San Pablo)
  • 4.8(14 reviews)
Contact Federico
Rafael, lawyer in Seville

Rafael

Lawyer · Seville, Spain

  • 204 cases handled
  • 31+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish
  • Law, University of Seville
  • 4.8(27 reviews)
Contact Rafael
Maria, lawyer in Girona

Maria

Lawyer · Girona, Spain

  • 58 cases handled
  • 23+ years in practice
  • English, Spanish
  • Law, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
  • 4.4(8 reviews)
Contact Maria

Where in Spain

The cities where these lawyers have their offices.

What clients say about Spain

  • The lawyer answered my questions and gave me legal advice like a true professional. I had an exceptional, very informative call with him, and the advice was extremely valuable. He explained every answer to my questions perfectly, and I was completely satisfied with the result.
    — D.C.
    30 May 2024
  • I found the professional extremely helpful and informative. The advice set my mind at ease, and I am completely satisfied with the help. I plan to get in touch again next year.
    — William
    14 Apr 2024
  • Brilliant: he advised me and took action immediately, and his communication in perfect English was always helpful, clear and timely.
    — Graham
    05 May 2023

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