Criminal defense lawyers in Madrid

We are criminal defense lawyers in Madrid, and we handle your defence with a lawyer always available by phone. Urgent arrests and summonses, 24 hours a day, at police stations and courts throughout the Community of Madrid.

Members of the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM)  ·  Offices at C/ Goya 20, Salamanca district  ·  Plaza de Castilla and the National Court  ·  Available 24 hours

Criminal defense lawyers in Madrid, with a lawyer always available by phone

We are Cervantes & García-Escribano, a firm of expert criminal defense lawyers, focused on the criminal defence of individuals and companies. If you are being investigated or charged in criminal proceedings, you speak directly with the lawyer handling your case, not with an intermediary. We answer the phone, WhatsApp and email personally, because when an arrest or a summons is involved, response time matters.

As criminal defense lawyers, we work in the courts of Madrid city and the Henares Corridor. For immigration, family or tax matters that may arise in your case, we have a network of specialists who join in whenever needed.

Areas of criminal law in which we defend you

Each area links to its own page, where we explain the process in detail.

Criminal law

Day-to-day criminal defense: emergencies, fast-track trials and minor offences, crimes against persons, crimes against sexual freedom, drugs and post-conviction appeals. We handle every case from the criminal investigation through to trial, including precautionary measures. If you have been summoned or arrested, this is your starting point.

Economic criminal law

Defence and prosecution, with lawyers experienced in offences affecting companies, directors and shareholders within economic criminal law: from tax fraud to money laundering. Technical analysis of the offence and its financial impact.

Crimes against public administration

Proceedings for corruption and mismanagement of public affairs — bribery, embezzlement of public funds, malfeasance — for those under investigation as well as for those bringing the prosecution: public officials, companies with public contracts and directors. Cases affecting the administration of justice and public assets.

Prison law

When a conviction has already been handed down, the process does not end there. We handle sentence enforcement, classification and prison leave, and appeals and cassation appeals before the Provincial Court and the Supreme Court.

Extradition and European Arrest Warrant

Technical assistance from our criminal defense lawyers in proceedings with an international element, for individuals and for lawyers based outside Spain.

Pardon applications

Preparation and submission of pardon applications when the circumstances that justify one are present.

24-hour criminal defense lawyer: assistance for detainees in Madrid

Have you or a family member been arrested? Every hour counts. A criminal defense lawyer will travel to the police station or the court to provide you with legal assistance from your very first statement, in Madrid city and throughout the Community of Madrid. Call now on 681 256 507.

Why choose us

Direct dealings with the lawyer handling your case

  • You speak with your lawyer, not a salesperson. The lawyer handling your case is the one who answers your calls, from start to finish.
  • Available day and night. We handle last-minute arrests and summonses.
  • Coverage in Madrid and the Henares Corridor.
  • Payment plan. If money is tight right now, we can talk it through.
Despacho de abogados especializado en derecho penal y civil

Criminal defense lawyers registered with the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM)

Cervantes & García-Escribano is the joint practice of Antonio Cervantes Polo (ICAM bar number 141.301) and Guillermo García-Escribano, criminal defense lawyers registered in Madrid. Depending on the scope of the case, you will be attended by one or both of them, with support from the firm’s associates whenever needed.

Abogados penalistas en sala durante un juicio penal

Criminal defense lawyer in Madrid and the Henares Corridor

Our criminal defense lawyers work in the city of Madrid and in the municipalities of the Henares Corridor. We do not have an office in every locality, but we do regularly appear before their courts.

What our clients say about our criminal defense services

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10/06/2026
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10/06/2026
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Jorge Ros
09/06/2026

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Frequently asked questions about criminal defense

I've been summoned to give a statement as an investigated party — what should I do?
Do not give a statement without a lawyer. You have the right to know what offence you are accused of and to prepare your statement before attending court. As criminal defense lawyers, we review the process and strategy with you before the date.
A family member has been arrested — what can I do right now?
Call us on 681 256 507. A lawyer can travel to the police station to assist the detained person from the very first statement and to keep the family informed of the situation and the deadlines.
What is the difference between being investigated and being charged?
Being investigated means that criminal proceedings are being directed against you during the investigation phase, while it is still being determined what happened. The charge comes later, when the case is sent to trial. The defense begins at the investigation stage, not once there is already a trial.
Do you handle cases outside Madrid city?
Yes. We regularly work in the Henares Corridor (Alcalá de Henares, Arganda del Rey, Rivas, Torrejón) and litigate elsewhere when the case warrants it.
What is a fast-track trial (juicio rápido) and when does it apply?
It is an abbreviated criminal procedure for certain offences (including drink-driving and some injury offences) in which the deadlines are greatly shortened. That is why it is advisable to have a lawyer from the very first moment.
Do you also handle private prosecution alongside the defense?
Yes. In financial crimes and gender violence cases we also act as private prosecution on behalf of the injured person or company.
How quickly do you respond if I have an emergency?
We personally answer calls, WhatsApp messages and emails. In emergencies such as an arrest or an imminent summons, we respond immediately, any day of the year.

Find our law firm in Madrid

C/ Goya 20, Salamanca district, 28001 Madrid. Phone 681 256 507. Tell us what happened and we’ll call you.

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