Criminal Lawyers in Murcia & Costa Cálida — English-Speaking Defence

Reviewed by Javier Rincón Bernal and Manuel Rincón Bernal, members of the Málaga Bar (ICAMálaga) since 1999. Last updated 19 April 2026.

Criminal Defence Lawyers in Murcia

RINBER Abogados represents English-speaking clients facing criminal charges in Murcia, Cartagena and across the Region of Murcia. Founded in 1999 by brothers Javier and Manuel Rincón Bernal, our firm combines over 25 years of criminal law expertise with full English-language service — from the moment of arrest to the final verdict.

Murcia’s strategic position on the Mediterranean corridor, with the Port of Cartagena as a major entry point for international drug trafficking, means that many cases in the region escalate beyond the provincial court to the Audiencia Nacional in Madrid. RINBER has documented experience in exactly these cases.

Whether you have been arrested in Murcia city, Cartagena, Lorca, on the Costa Cálida, or are under judicial investigation, RINBER will be by your side at every stage of the proceedings.

Practice Areas in Murcia

• Drug Trafficking Defence — including Port of Cartagena cases escalated to the Audiencia Nacional
• Sexual Offences Defence
• Homicide & Murder Defence
• Fraud & Economic Crime Defence — property fraud, agri-food sector
• Money Laundering Defence
• Domestic Violence Defence
• DUI & Road Traffic Offences
• Cybercrime Defence

Which Courts Handle Criminal Cases in Murcia?

Understanding the court structure is essential when choosing your lawyer:

• Audiencia Provincial de Murcia — handles serious crimes (sentences over 5 years). Murcia city, with a section in Cartagena.
• Juzgados de lo Penal — criminal courts for offences carrying up to 5 years.
• TSJMU — the Regional High Court hears appeals against Audiencia Provincial sentences.
• Audiencia Nacional (Madrid) — handles organised drug trafficking cases linked to the Port of Cartagena. A national-level lawyer is essential for these.
• Tribunal Supremo — cassation appeals; the final step in the Spanish courts.

Why Choose RINBER for Your Case in Murcia?

Javier Rincón Bernal speaks English and can provide immediate legal advice if you or a family member is arrested anywhere in the Region of Murcia. Our firm acts across all of Spain with no territorial restriction, and has specific experience in drug trafficking cases originating from the Port of Cartagena that escalate to the Audiencia Nacional — the type of case where choosing the wrong lawyer is catastrophic.

We serve expats and foreign nationals across the Costa Cálida — Mazarrón, Águilas, Los Alcázares, Torre-Pacheco, San Javier — as well as Murcia capital, Cartagena and Lorca.

Arrested in Murcia? Do This Immediately.

1. Do not make any statement to police without a lawyer present. You have the right to remain silent.
2. Call RINBER on +34 627 467 042. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
3. Request that the police contact your lawyer before any formal statement or interview.
4. You have the right to an interpreter if you do not speak Spanish.

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RELATED RESOURCES

→ Versión en español: Abogados Penalistas Murcia on rinberabogados.com
→ Best Criminal Lawyers Murcia 2026 on InformacionLegal.es

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.