English-speaking criminal defence · Spain
Expert criminal defence for English-speaking clients across Spain since 1999, from the police station to the Supreme Court. Offices in Málaga, Marbella and Madrid.
Regular contributors on Spanish national television:
Practice areas
We only practise criminal law, at every stage from police investigation to Supreme Court appeal.
Smuggling, possession with intent and international trafficking charges.
View practice area →LO 10/2022Defence against sexual assault and abuse accusations, from arrest to trial.
View practice area →Arts. 138–142 CPJury trials, aggravating factors and permanent reviewable imprisonment.
View practice area →Arts. 248–251 CPEstafa, tax fraud and corporate crime allegations.
View practice area →Arts. 301–304 CPBlanqueo de capitales defence for individuals, companies and directors.
View practice area →Art. 379 CPDrink-driving and speeding offences, including fast-track trials.
View practice area →24/7What to do in the first hours after an arrest, and how we help.
Arrested in Spain? →How we work
No forms, no waiting. A criminal lawyer answers you personally, including nights and holidays.
By phone or WhatsApp, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
One of our criminal lawyers reviews your situation and tells you what to do now.
We attend the police station or court and build your defence from minute one.
The firm
Founding partner · Criminal defence lawyer · Member of the Málaga Bar (ICAMálaga) since 1999
Over 25 years of criminal defence. High-profile cases covered by TVE, Antena 3 and La Sexta, and appeals before the Supreme Court.
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Founding partner · Criminal defence lawyer · Member of the Málaga Bar (ICAMálaga) since 1999
Specialist in drug trafficking, money laundering and economic crime. Represented Costa Concordia victims; regular voice in El Mundo and La Sexta.
Full profile →High-profile cases
Some of the most complex and widely reported criminal cases in Spain in which the firm has acted.
The firm acted in a multiple sexual assault case that was covered nationally for months; Javier Rincón Bernal explained the case on national television.
Sexual offencesThe case of the young man who impersonated senior state officials: usurpation of functions, fraud and document forgery.
Fraud and forgeryManuel Rincón Bernal represented Spanish victims of the cruise ship disaster off the Italian coast.
Victims abroadDefence within the largest urban-planning corruption case in Marbella, with many defendants and years of investigation.
CorruptionReviews
Real, public reviews on our Google profiles. Read and check them yourself.
For over 25 years RINBER Abogados has been the firm of choice for serious criminal defence in Spain. Founded by brothers Javier and Manuel Rincón Bernal, we offer unrivalled expertise, English-speaking service, and nationwide reach.
Call any time: +34 627 467 042
Javier speaks English fluently. You will understand every step of your case from investigation to verdict.
Founded in 1999. Hundreds of clients defended in serious criminal cases across all of Spain.
Based in Málaga. Active cases in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Marbella, and beyond.
Arrested or detained? Call us any time. Criminal emergencies don't wait, and neither do we.
We do not practice civil or commercial law. Every case is criminal — deep, focused expertise.
139 verified reviews. High-profile media cases. Supreme Court experience.
Available 24/7
Free, confidential first assessment. We tell you what to do in the next few hours.
Where we work
Call or message us on WhatsApp. A lawyer answers personally, including nights and holidays.