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Alonso Sala
CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Criminal Lawyers Malaga: International Criminal Defense on the Costa del Sol

Malaga capital and the Costa del Sol (Marbella, Fuengirola, Estepona, Torremolinos) configures a unique judicial scenario in Europe, characterized by the presence of transnational organized crime and large foreign estates. Our office offers an on-site "International Criminal Law" service, defending clients of multiple nationalities (British, Russian, Scandinavian, etc.) with the same effectiveness as in their home countries and in their own language.

Money Laundering and Real Estate Investments

Marbella is the focus of numerous investigations by UDEF and the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office for money laundering through the luxury real estate sector. We defend:

  • Foreign Investors: Who see their assets blocked and accounts frozen due to unfounded suspicions about the "opaque" origin of their funds. We perform international economic expertise to prove the lawful traceability of money from the country of origin.
  • Obliged Subjects (Professionals): Defense of real estate agents, lawyers, tax advisors, and bank managers investigated as necessary cooperators or for serious imprudence for allegedly failing to comply with money laundering prevention regulations (SEPBLAC).

Organized Crime and Extraditions (EAW)

The Costa del Sol is an operational base for international groups, generating high-risk proceedings before the National Court and local courts:

  • European Arrest Warrants (EAW): Defense against extradition requests from other countries. We oppose surrender if there are risks of human rights violations or formal defects, fighting for the client to be tried in Spain or remain free.
  • Public Health and Criminal Organization: Technical defense in macro-cases of drug trafficking, questioning the validity of prosecution evidence (EncroChat, SkyECC, geolocations) and seeking nullity of proceedings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a practice in Málaga?
No. The firm has a single base, at Calle Velázquez 27 in Madrid. We take on defence work before the Málaga courts with counsel travelling for each procedural step; the first consultation is by appointment and may be held by video call.
Which offences do you defend in Málaga?
The Costa del Sol concentrates money laundering tied to property investment, proceedings against foreign investors and against professionals bound by anti-laundering rules, European arrest warrants, and public health offences within organised criminal structures.
What do you do if there is a European arrest warrant against me?
Defence in a European arrest warrant works on two fronts: opposing surrender and dealing with the person’s status while the matter is resolved, so that the aim is for them to be tried in Spain or to remain at liberty during the process.
Do you act in Marbella, Fuengirola or Estepona?
Yes. We appear before the investigating courts of Málaga and those of the Marbella, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Estepona and Vélez-Málaga districts, as well as before the Provincial Court of Málaga and the High Court of Justice of Andalusia.

Criminal defence based in Madrid with national coverage.

If your proceeding is being heard in another judicial district, we assess travel from Madrid or coordination with a collaborating lawyer at the venue.