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Criminal Lawyers in Tenerife & the Canary Islands — English-Speaking Defence
English-speaking criminal lawyers in Tenerife and the Canary Islands. RINBER defends expats and tourists facing drug, fraud and assault charges. 24h.
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 Tenerife & the Canary Islands
RINBER Abogados represents English-speaking clients facing criminal charges in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and across the Canary Islands. Founded in 1999 by brothers Javier and Manuel Rincón Bernal, our firm offers over 25 years of criminal law expertise with full English-language service from arrest through final verdict.
The Canary Islands are one of the most popular destinations in Spain for British expats and tourists. The islands are also a significant entry point for narcotics trafficking from West Africa and Latin America, making drug-related arrests particularly common. Serious cases are heard before the Audiencia Provincial de Santa Cruz de Tenerife or the Audiencia Provincial de Las Palmas. RINBER has experience representing clients at all levels of the Spanish criminal justice system.
Practice Areas
- Drug Trafficking Defence
- Sexual Offences Defence
- Homicide & Murder Defence
- Fraud & Economic Crime Defence
- Money Laundering Defence
- Domestic Violence Defence
- DUI & Road Traffic Offences
- Cybercrime Defence
Arrested or under investigation?Speak to a criminal lawyer now. Free first consultation.
Why Choose RINBER for Your Case in Tenerife?
Our firm has handled drug trafficking cases, financial fraud, sexual offences and assault charges affecting British nationals throughout Spain, including in the Canary Islands. We understand the unique concerns of foreign nationals — the risk of pre-trial detention, passport confiscation, and travel restrictions — and we work to protect your rights from the very first moment. Call our 24-hour emergency line: +34 627 467 042. Free initial consultation.
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.
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.