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Emergency Criminal Lawyer in Madrid

Detainee assistance at the police station, fast trials and specialist criminal defense in Madrid. If the initial assistance is provided by a Madrid Bar Association duty lawyer, we formally take over the defense as soon as we are contacted.

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Every minute counts. Select your situation and we will tell you how we can help you immediately.

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Detainee Assistance

We appear at the police station to guarantee your rights from the first moment.

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I Received a Court Summons as a Suspect

What to do when summoned to court to give a statement as a suspect: deadlines and preparation.

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A Complaint Was Filed Against Me

How to find out if you have been reported to the police, and what to do next.

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A Criminal Complaint Was Filed Against Me

Deadlines, your first statement and what not to do once it is admitted for processing.

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Fast Trials

Immediate defense in conformity proceedings and fast trials.

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I Have a Trial Coming Up

Preparation, examinations and closing arguments for the oral hearing.

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Protection Orders

Immediate action against restraining orders and precautionary measures.

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Traffic Offenses

DUI, drug driving, speeding and driving without a license.

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Gender Violence

Specialized defense against accusations of mistreatment, threats or coercion.

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I Was Convicted: Appeals

Appeal to the Provincial Court and cassation appeal to the Supreme Court.

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Your Rights if You've Been Detained: Deadlines and Guarantees (Art. 520 LECrim)

If you or a family member have been detained, the law grants you guarantees from the first minute: the right to remain silent, the right to a lawyer present from the start of proceedings, the right to a free interpreter if you don't speak Spanish, and the right to have the detention communicated to a family member. Police detention has a clear legal limit: it can never last more than 72 hours (Art. 17.2 of the Spanish Constitution), and in practice most detentions are resolved within 24-48 hours through a fast trial or judicial appearance.

Full guide: I've Been Detained, What Do I Do?, with the complete breakdown of the detainee's rights.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Emergency Action

How long can a police detention last?expand_more
Art. 17.2 of the Spanish Constitution sets a maximum limit of 72 hours from detention until the detainee is released or brought before a judge. In practice, most detentions are resolved within 24-48 hours through a fast trial (Arts. 795 et seq. LECrim) or an appearance before the on-call Investigating Court.
Is being summoned as a suspect the same as being detained?expand_more
No. A judicial summons as a suspect (Art. 775 LECrim) is a call to give a statement in an already open proceeding, without prior deprivation of liberty; you attend under your own power, normally with a lawyer. Detention (Arts. 490 et seq. LECrim) does involve immediate deprivation of liberty and is subject to the 72-hour limit.
What happens if I do not attend a court summons?expand_more
Unjustified failure to appear can lead the court to order a search and arrest warrant, or even detention, to secure your appearance. If you have a summons and cannot attend for a justified reason, you must notify the court in advance and have a lawyer represent you or justify the absence.
Can I refuse to make a statement to police or a judge?expand_more
Yes. The right not to testify against oneself and not to confess guilt (Art. 24.2 of the Constitution, Art. 520.2 LECrim) is one of the fundamental rights of a suspect or detainee. You may remain completely silent or answer only certain questions, and that decision cannot be held against you.
Is a fast trial the same as a plea agreement hearing?expand_more
Not exactly. A fast trial (Art. 795 LECrim) is an abbreviated procedure for flagrant or straightforward offenses that is resolved within days. Within that process a plea agreement may be reached (an agreement with the prosecution with a reduced sentence), but a contested trial can also be held if there is no agreement.
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We only practice criminal law. All our experience at the service of your defense.

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We analyze your case and design a personalized defense strategy from the first minute.

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We accompany you throughout the entire process: police station, court, trial and appeals.

Dedicated urgent criminal lawyer page in Madrid

For police-station arrests, speedy trials and detainee assistance in Madrid, see our dedicated page:

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