Criminal Lawyers in Seville, Spain — English-Speaking Criminal Defence

If you or someone you know has been arrested, charged, or is under criminal investigation in Seville, you need a specialist criminal defence lawyer — not a general solicitor who dabbles in criminal matters. RINBER Abogados Penalistas is one of Spain’s leading criminal defence firms, with over 25 years of experience defending clients before the Audiencia Provincial de Sevilla, the Audiencia Nacional, and the Supreme Court.

We speak English. We are available 24 hours a day. Call now: +34 627 467 043.

Why You Need a Specialist Criminal Lawyer in Seville

The Spanish criminal justice system operates very differently from the UK, US, Irish, or Australian legal systems. Key differences include:

• No jury trial for most offences: only homicide and a handful of serious crimes go before a jury in Spain. Most cases are decided by professional judges.
• Pre-trial detention is possible: the examining judge (juez de instrucción) can order pre-trial imprisonment (prisión provisional) while the investigation is ongoing.
• The instruction phase is critical: what happens during the investigation — not just the trial — often determines the outcome. Evidence gathered, statements made, and procedural rights exercised at this stage are decisive.
• Language barriers amplify risk: a statement given without a qualified interpreter and an experienced lawyer can be used against you in ways that are difficult to reverse.

Types of Cases We Handle in Seville

Our criminal defence team covers the full range of serious criminal matters before the courts of Seville:

• Drug trafficking (narcotráfico) — including cases involving the Port of Seville and international shipments.
• Sexual offences — assault, aggravated sexual assault, and child protection matters.
• Fraud and economic crime — tax fraud, corporate fraud, money laundering.
• Homicide and serious violence — manslaughter, murder, and aggravated assault.
• Domestic violence — representation for defendants facing restraining orders and criminal charges.
• Cybercrime — online fraud, data theft, child exploitation material.
• Extradition — European Arrest Warrant and international extradition proceedings.

The Courts in Seville: What to Expect

Criminal proceedings in Seville pass through several courts depending on the severity of the offence:

• Juzgado de Instrucción de Sevilla: handles investigation (instrucción) for most offences and decides on pre-trial detention and bail.
• Juzgado de lo Penal de Sevilla: tries minor and mid-level offences (penas up to 5 years).
• Audiencia Provincial de Sevilla: handles the most serious cases — homicide, large-scale drug trafficking, major fraud — and hears appeals from lower courts.
• Audiencia Nacional: handles terrorism, organised crime, and cases with an international dimension, including extradition from Seville.

Arrested in Seville? Your Rights Under Spanish Law

If you have been arrested in Seville, Spanish law guarantees you the following rights (art. 520 LECrim):

• The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself.
• The right to a lawyer of your choice before making any statement.
• The right to have your lawyer present during police questioning.
• The right to inform a family member or consulate of your arrest.
• The right to a qualified interpreter if you do not speak Spanish.
• The right not to be held for more than 72 hours without being brought before a judge.

Do not make any statement — even a casual comment — without your lawyer present. This applies regardless of whether you feel you have done nothing wrong.

Why Choose RINBER for Your Criminal Defence in Seville?

• Over 25 years of criminal defence experience across Andalucía and Spain.
• Track record in high-profile cases before the Audiencia Nacional and the Supreme Court.
• English-speaking lawyers who understand the situation of foreign nationals in the Spanish legal system.
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent consultations and police station attendance.
• Transparent fee structures agreed in advance.

Contact Us Now

Whether you are facing charges, have been arrested, or simply need urgent advice about a criminal matter in Seville, contact RINBER Abogados Penalistas immediately.

Phone / WhatsApp: +34 627 467 043
Available 24 hours — English spoken.