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About RINBER — Criminal Lawyers in Spain
RINBER Abogados are brothers Javier and Manuel Rincón Bernal — Spain's leading English-speaking criminal defence lawyers. 25+ years experience. Málaga HQ.
Reviewed by Javier Rincón Bernal, member of the Málaga Bar (ICAMálaga) since 1999. Last updated 7 May 2026.
1999
Year Founded
+25
Years of Practice
2
Founding Partners
24/365
Availability
Who We Are
Spain’s Leading Criminal Defence Firm Since 1999
RINBER Abogados is Spain’s most recognised criminal defence firm, founded in Málaga in 1999 by brothers Manuel and Javier Rincón Bernal. For over 25 years, RINBER has represented clients in the most complex and high-profile criminal proceedings across Spain and internationally.
RINBER is not a high-volume firm: it is a firm of complex cases. Every matter receives the personal attention of one or both founding partners — guaranteed. Our philosophy is built on three principles: total availability, absolute dedication, and continuous legal development.
Best Criminal Lawyer in Spain 2023–2026 Best Lawyers International Málaga Bar Association English-Speaking
Our Partners
The Lawyers Behind RINBER
Javier Rincón Bernal
Criminal Lawyer · Co-Founder · Director
Drug trafficking, sexual offences, homicide
Supreme Court & Audiencia Nacional
Best Criminal Lawyer in Spain 2023–2026
Cases: La Manada Militar, El Pequeño Nicolás
Manuel Rincón Bernal
Criminal Lawyer · CEO · Director
Fraud, economic crimes, money laundering
ECHR Strasbourg & Constitutional Court
Cases: Costa Concordia, El Pequeño Nicolás
Track Record
Arrested or under investigation?Speak to a criminal lawyer now. Free first consultation.
25 Years of Cases That Define Us
RINBER’s reputation was not built through advertising — it was built case by case, in Spain’s most demanding courts.
La Manada Militar
Sexual Offences
AP Málaga — Defence & Prosecution
El Pequeño Nicolás
Fraud & Impersonation
Madrid Courts — Case Dismissed
Costa Concordia
International Litigation
Victims’ Representation — Italy
Drug Trafficking — Costa del Sol
Drug Trafficking
Audiencia Nacional — Acquittal
Caso Malaya
Corruption
AP Málaga — Defence of Investigators
International Fraud Cases
Economic Crime
Multiple Jurisdictions — Spain & EU
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English-speaking defence from the first minute of arrest
Arrest does not wait. Do not make any statement to the police without your lawyer. Call us first.
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Call us
Call +34 627 467 042. Available 24 hours, English-speaking. We answer immediately.
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We arrive
We attend the police station or court of instruction before any statement is taken.
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We defend
We activate the defence strategy from the first second of the detention.
Our English-speaking criminal lawyers also defend clients in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Granada, Alicante, Murcia, Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife and the Canary Islands.
Related guides: Who are the best Criminal Lawyers in Spain
Available 24/7
Speak to a lawyer today
Free, confidential first assessment. We tell you what to do in the next few hours.
How we work
What happens when you contact us
No forms, no waiting. A criminal lawyer answers you personally, including nights and holidays.
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You call or message
By phone or WhatsApp, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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A lawyer answers
One of our criminal lawyers reviews your situation and tells you what to do now.
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We act
We attend the police station or court and build your defence from minute one.
Every hour counts in a criminal case
Call or message us on WhatsApp. A lawyer answers personally, including nights and holidays.