How to Choose the Best Criminal Lawyer in Spain

Choosing the wrong criminal lawyer in Spain can cost you your freedom. With hundreds of lawyers advertising “criminal law” services, how do you identify a genuine specialist? This guide gives you the seven questions to ask before you commit.

7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Criminal Lawyer in Spain

1. Do you practise criminal law exclusively? A lawyer who handles divorces, property conveyances and criminal cases simultaneously cannot give your case the depth it requires. Insist on criminal law exclusivity.
2. Have you appeared before the Audiencia Provincial / Audiencia Nacional for cases like mine? Court experience matters enormously. Ask for specific examples.
3. Are you available 24 hours for emergencies? Arrests happen at night and weekends. A lawyer who cannot respond outside business hours leaves you unprotected at the critical moment.
4. Who will actually handle my case? Some firms take your money and hand the file to a junior. Insist on knowing exactly who will appear in court for you.
5. Can you represent me if the case goes to the Supreme Court? Cases can escalate. You want a lawyer who can stay with you to the end.
6. What are your Google reviews like? Genuine, verified client reviews are the most reliable indicator of real-world performance. Look for volume and consistency.
7. Have you appeared in cases covered by Spanish national media? High-profile cases attract scrutiny and public pressure. A lawyer who has handled media cases knows how to navigate this.

Why RINBER

RINBER Abogados has practised criminal law exclusively since 1999. Javier and Manuel Rincón Bernal have appeared before the Supreme Court, Constitutional Court, European Court of Human Rights, Audiencia Nacional and every Audiencia Provincial in Andalucía. Over 139 verified five-star Google reviews. Regular appearances on Spanish national television.

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