Our practice
In short
Almost everyone comes to a criminal law practice frightened and in a hurry. That is why the first conversation is about putting things in order: what has happened, what documents you have, what stage the proceedings are at and whether any deadline is running. You can call us, message us on WhatsApp or come to the office at Avenida Perfecto Palacio de la Fuente, 1 (Antigua Casa del Mar), in Alicante.
Bring whatever you have: the summons, the complaint, the police report (atestado), notifications from the court, messages or any related document. If you have nothing, that’s fine; we start with what you remember.
Before giving an opinion, we read. We request a copy of the case file from the court and review the police report, the statements, the medical or expert reports and any evidence that may work in your favour. Many defences are won or lost on the details: an investigative step carried out incorrectly, an expired deadline or a witness nobody had listened to.
Once the case has been reviewed, we explain in plain words where you stand, what the risks are, what options you have and what we recommend. Sometimes it is best to give a statement and sometimes not; sometimes a plea agreement (conformidad) is a good way out and sometimes the case must go to trial. The final decision is yours, but you will make it with all the information. The Right of Defence Act (Ley del Derecho de Defensa) recognises your right to know how serious the matter is, the most appropriate procedural strategies and the general costs of the proceedings (Article 6.2).
Every case is different. Assistance at a police station is not the same as proceedings involving years of pre-trial investigation, expert witnesses and a trial before the Provincial Court (Audiencia). That is why we do not give fixed prices without knowing the matter. After reviewing it, we give you a personalised written quote, setting out what it includes and what it does not, before we begin. This is also a right the law grants you: to ask for the engagement to be put in writing with a prior estimate of fees (Article 15 of Organic Law 5/2024).
Criminal proceedings can last months. We keep you informed of every relevant development: summonses, court decisions, filings by the other party, trial dates. Before every statement or hearing we prepare it with you. And if you have a question, you can message or call us; you don’t have to wait for the next appointment to find out how your case is going.
Everything you tell us is protected. Communications between lawyer and client are confidential, so is your interview with your lawyer, and professional secrecy means we cannot be compelled to testify about anything we learn through your defence (Article 16 of Organic Law 5/2024). You can speak with complete honesty: it is the only way to defend you properly.
Arrests don’t wait for office hours. If you or a family member are being held at a police station or are about to be brought before the duty court (juzgado de guardia), call 607 449 491 at any time. We explain the rights of arrested persons on our page on 24-hour assistance if you are arrested. If you have been summoned as a suspect, see also what to do when you receive a summons.
Many people from other countries live or spend their holidays in Alicante. Our team assists you in your language so that you understand every step, and in court you are entitled to an interpreter. If you are a foreign resident or a tourist, read our page for foreigners facing criminal proceedings in Alicante.
If, rather than being under investigation, you are the victim of a crime, the method is the same: we review the case and represent you as a private prosecutor.
It depends on the type of offence, the stage of the proceedings and the work involved. That is why we don’t quote figures without knowing the matter. Every case is different: after reviewing it we give you a personalised written quote, so that you know from the outset what it includes.
Anything you have relating to the case: summonses, the complaint, the police report, court notifications, previous judgments, messages or documents. If you have no paperwork, come anyway; we start with your account and then request the documents from the court. Beforehand, write down any dates and names you remember.
No. Your communications with your lawyer are confidential, and professional secrecy means your lawyer cannot be compelled to testify about anything learned through your defence (Article 16 of Organic Law 5/2024). The more honest you are with us, the better we can prepare your defence and avoid surprises at trial.
Yes. You have the right to choose your lawyer freely and to change lawyer at any stage of the proceedings (Article 5 of Organic Law 5/2024). We take care of informing your previous lawyer and obtaining the case documents, so that the change does not delay your proceedings.
Yes, for emergencies. If there has been an arrest or there is an imminent summons to the duty court, you can call 607 449 491 at any time, including weekends and public holidays. Ordinary enquiries are handled during office hours on 965 043 080.
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