Madrid Criminal Lawyer for Detainee Assistance
Technical defense from the first minute at Madrid police stations and courts. Every notice reaches the team directly so we can respond with the greatest diligence possible.
Every notice reaches the team instantly; we contact you with the greatest diligence possible.
How we assist you
A clear four-step protocol: from notice to procedural strategy, without wasted time and without promises we cannot keep.
Immediate contact
Call the office or email us for urgent assistance. Every contact reaches the team directly and we respond with the greatest diligence possible.
First orientation
We assess the detainee or investigated party's procedural situation, explain rights and critical deadlines, and set immediate steps.
In-person attendance
We appear at the police station or on-duty Court to attend the statement, control the legality of the police report and prepare the defense.
Procedural strategy
Seamless continuity: precautionary measures, anticipated evidence, appeals and, where appropriate, dismissal or strategic plea.
Police stations and courts we cover
Office at Velázquez 27, within operational distance of the capital's main police and judicial centers.
Plaza de Castilla
On-duty Court and the 54 Investigative Courts of central Madrid.
Centro Police Station (Leganitos)
Detentions in Sol, Malasaña, Chueca and the central nightlife district.
Moratalaz Police Complex
Headquarters of the Judicial Police and specialized units (UDEV, UDYCO).
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport
Airport police station: drugs in transit, document forgery, EAW.
Gender Violence Courts (Julián Camarillo)
Precautionary-measure hearings on very short notice.
National Court
Assistance before the Central Investigative Courts in macro-cases.
If you are detained in Madrid: do's and don'ts
The first hours shape the rest of the procedure. This list summarizes the essentials while your legal assistance arrives.
What to do
- doneIdentify yourself and request to see a lawyer of your choice before making any statement.
- doneNote the exact time of detention and the names of the acting officers.
- doneCalmly read the rights notification record before signing.
- doneCall the office as soon as possible or email us; your contact goes directly to the team.
What to avoid
- closeDo not sign any document you have not read or fully understood.
- closeDo not testify about the facts without prior legal assistance.
- closeDo not discuss your case with other detainees: cells and transfers are monitored.
- closeDo not provide passwords, PINs or device access without advice.
Need a lawyer now?
Call the office and we will assist you with the greatest diligence possible. Detainee assistance cannot wait: the sooner we step in, the better we protect your rights.
Every request generates an instant notice to the team.
Other contact channels
If the urgency does not allow for scheduling, contact us directly. Each channel reaches the office instantly.
Related assistance
Useful pages if the arrest involves a foreign national or requires consular coordination.
Consular assistance & embassies
Coordination with your consulate or embassy when a foreign national is arrested in Spain.
Criminal process guide
Step-by-step guide to the Spanish criminal procedure, from arrest to trial.
Habeas corpus
Judicial review of the lawfulness of a detention in Spain.
Frequently asked questions
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Honest, technical criminal defense
Criminal law only. We will explain the real situation without jargon, the possible scenarios and the optimal strategy. No empty promises.