Sara Gabernet is the head of the Criminal Law Department

Criminal Defense Attorneys in Barcelona – Comprehensive Criminal Defense

Our criminal defense attorneys in Barcelona specialize in providing legal defense for individuals and businesses in all types of criminal proceedings. We offer strategic advice, assistance from the preliminary investigation through trial, and effective representation in court to protect your rights and interests.

What Is Criminal Law?

Criminal law is the branch of public law that governs crimes and the penalties the State imposes on those who violate criminal laws. Its purpose is to ensure social harmony by protecting fundamental legal rights such as life, liberty, property, security, and the physical integrity of individuals. Our criminal defense attorneys are committed to defending your rights at every stage of the proceedings, as many specialized law firms in Barcelona have successfully demonstrated in complex cases.

Our Criminal Law Services

Criminal defense services must be comprehensive and tailored to each specific situation, covering both general and specialized crimes. Among these, we highlight:

Defense Against Crimes Against Persons

This includes injuries, homicides, assaults, and other crimes that threaten people’s physical and psychological well-being.

Property Crimes

We represent clients in cases involving robbery, theft, fraud, embezzlement, property damage, or receiving stolen goods, offering strong defense strategies at every stage of the proceedings.

Criminal Appeals and Procedural Strategies

Filing motions for review, appeals, or cassation with higher courts, as well as administrative-criminal appeals to protect your interests.

Cybercrimes and Computer Crimes

Defense in cases involving cyberattacks, electronic fraud, unauthorized access, and other crimes involving the use of technology.

Traffic Offenses

Legal representation in cases involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, or driving without a license, among others.

Sexual Offenses and Offenses Against Liberty

Legal representation for individuals under investigation for crimes such as sexual assault, abuse, harassment, or crimes against sexual freedom and integrity.

How do we handle your criminal defense?

Our criminal defense attorneys combine legal expertise with a tailored litigation strategy for each client:

  • Detailed Initial Assessment
    Thorough analysis of the case, evidence, circumstances, and optimal strategy.

  • Legal assistance from the very beginning of the proceedings
    Representation and defense beginning with the preliminary investigation, questioning, or pretrial detention.

  • Negotiation and Settlements
    We seek practical solutions when appropriate, without compromising your rights.

  • Oral trial and technical representation
    Professional defense before judges and courts with a clear focus on results.

  • Post-Verdict Appeals and Defense
    In the event of a conviction or an unfavorable ruling, we file appeals and take appropriate legal action.

Why choose our criminal defense attorneys in Barcelona?

In-Depth Specialization in Criminal Law

We approach this field with a technical and up-to-date perspective.

Lawyers with local experience in Barcelona

Knowledge of the city's courts, district attorney's offices, and how they operate.

Defense with a Strategic and Human-Centered Approach

We protect not only your rights, but also your future.

Transparent and Personalized Advice

Ongoing communication and prompt responses to your questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights in criminal proceedings, from the preliminary investigation through trial, advising you on evidence, strategies, and appeals.

From the moment you first contact the authorities or receive a court notice, the sooner, the better.

You have the right to remain silent, to choose an attorney, and to have legal counsel present from the moment you make your first statement.

Yes, negotiation and agreements are part of the defense strategy when they are in the client’s best interest.

It is possible to file appeals with higher courts or to seek enforcement of a judgment.

Common Cases We Handle

  • Arrests and Detentions

  • Charges of gender-based or domestic violence

  • Drug Trafficking Crimes

  • Scams, Fraud, and Economic Crimes

  • Cybercrimes and Computer Crimes

  • Crimes Against Sexual Freedom

  • Criminal Appeals Against Adverse Judgments

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