Criminal Defense Lawyer in Madrid
The criminal defense of the accused is the core of the firm’s activity. We handle proceedings involving cybercrime, sexual offences, property crimes and appeals before higher courts, in Madrid and throughout the country.
Specialisms covered by this service
Each area groups together the proceedings the firm handles most frequently. If your case doesn’t fit into any of them, write to us for an initial assessment.
Offences committed through electronic means
Computer fraud, unauthorised access to systems, computer damage and the discovery or disclosure of secrets by digital means.
- Computer fraud (art. 248.2 CP)
- Unauthorised access to systems and data
- Computer damage
- Discovery and disclosure of digital secrets
Defense of the accused
Criminal proceedings for offences against sexual freedom and integrity, acting for the accused.
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Harassment and indecent exposure
- Offences against minors
- Distribution of intimate images
Offences against property
Robbery, theft, offline fraud, misappropriation and damage to another’s property.
- Robbery with force or violence
- Theft and misappropriation
- Common and aggravated fraud
- Criminal damage
Appeal and cassation
Appeals against judgments before the Provincial Court, the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court.
- Appeal proceedings
- Cassation appeal
- Constitutional protection appeal (amparo)
- Annulment of proceedings
Defense in gender-based and domestic violence cases
Assistance and defense of the accused in gender-based and domestic violence proceedings.
- Habitual and occasional abuse
- Breach of protective measures
- Restraining orders
- Courts for Violence Against Women
Detained: 24-hour assistance
Permanent legal assistance service for detainees, with immediate attendance at the police station or duty court.
- Assistance at the police station
- Habeas corpus
- Statements before the court
- Precautionary measures
Defendants by type of offence: how we defend you
If you are under investigation or have been charged, the specific offence shapes the strategy. These are the areas in which we take on your defense, each with its own page and particularities.
Directors, partners and companies investigated for emptying company funds, disloyal management or fraud within a company.
- Disloyal management (art. 252 CP)
- Misappropriation (art. 253 CP)
- Corporate offences (arts. 290 et seq. CP)
Defense against money laundering charges, whether standalone or arising within a prior tax or corporate investigation.
- Money laundering (art. 301 CP)
- Origin and traceability of funds
- Connection with tax offences
Offences against public health, from possession for trafficking to aggravated cases.
- Public health (art. 368 CP)
- Validity of searches and interceptions
- Chain of custody of evidence
Defense of the accused in fast-track proceedings, where precautionary measures can be imposed within hours.
- Abuse (art. 153 CP)
- Habitual violence (art. 173.2 CP)
- Protective order (art. 544 ter LECrim)
Drink-driving, driving without a licence or reckless driving, almost always handled through fast-track (expedited) trial proceedings.
- Drink-driving (art. 379 CP)
- Reckless driving (art. 380 CP)
- Plea agreement or trial: when
Minor injuries, threats, coercion or insults: the right approach can prevent you from ending up with a criminal record.
- Minor injuries (art. 147.2 CP)
- Threats and coercion (arts. 171-172 CP)
- Trial for a minor offence
Defence in offences against property, both in minor and serious forms.
- Theft (art. 234 CP)
- Burglary/breaking and entering (arts. 237-241 CP)
- Robbery with violence (art. 242 CP)
Defence of the person under investigation in proceedings for offences against sexual freedom and integrity.
- Sexual assault (art. 178 CP)
- Analysis of the evidence and statements
- Confidentiality of proceedings
Bribery, embezzlement, malfeasance or influence peddling in the public sphere.
- Bribery (art. 419 CP)
- Embezzlement (art. 432 CP)
- Malfeasance (art. 404 CP)
A clear process, from start to finish
From the first contact through to the resolution of the proceedings, we follow a transparent methodology so that you know what to expect at every step.
First contact
We listen to your situation in a first confidential meeting, assess urgency and define the next steps.
Case analysis
Review of the case file, gathering of evidence and preparation of an internal report setting out the defence options.
Strategy and preparation
We design the procedural strategy, prepare submissions and work with you on every relevant milestone of the proceedings.
Defence at trial
We take on the defence at trial with meticulous preparation of witness testimony, expert evidence and any applicable appeals.
24-hour assistance for detainees, every day of the year
We take the call, travel to you and take on the defence from the very first minute. Madrid and the whole of Spain.
Answers to the most common queries
If your question isn’t answered here, get in touch: we reply within 24 business hours and always in confidence.
What should I do if I've been summoned to give a statement as an investigated person or detainee?
The first thing is not to give a statement without a lawyer. Attend the appointment accompanied by a lawyer you trust: you have the right to remain silent and to consult privately with your lawyer before giving any statement. Contact us as soon as possible so we can prepare for the proceeding with enough time.
Do you provide assistance to detainees outside normal business hours?
Yes. We have a 24-hour helpline for detainees, 365 days a year. A lawyer from the firm will travel to the police station or the duty court as quickly as possible.
Do you handle cases outside Madrid?
Yes. Although our physical office is in Madrid, the firm handles proceedings throughout Spain, as well as before the National Court, the Supreme Court and international judicial cooperation bodies.
Can you help with a family member held in a prison?
Yes. We handle applications for progression to a different prison grade, release permits, parole, appeals against disciplinary sanctions and any other matter before the Prison Supervision Court, as well as pardon applications where appropriate.
Do you work with foreign clients or extradition proceedings?
Yes. We take on defense cases in passive extradition proceedings and European Arrest Warrant (EAW) procedures before the National Court, as well as providing assistance to non-resident clients with legal matters in Spain.
Visit us in Madrid
The firm’s physical office is located in the very centre of the city. We work by prior appointment to ensure the dedication each case requires.
Estudio Jurídico Cervantes & Gª-Escribano
Book an initial assessment or call us directly. We offer in-person, telephone and video conference consultations.
- Calle Goya 20, 1st Floor Left · 28001 Madrid
- 681 256 507 · 24 hours, every day
- [email protected]
- Monday to Friday · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (detainee assistance available 24/7)
Criminal defense based in Madrid
If you need legal representation in criminal proceedings, contact the firm. We provide services in Madrid and throughout the national territory.
