Individuals · Criminal law
Criminal defence for people accused of an offence or affected by one, from assistance at the police station through to appeals before the courts.
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Javier Bravo CiudadHead of criminal law · View profile
Our criminal defence team acts both for people who have been charged and for victims of crime. The area is led by Javier Bravo Ciudad, ICAB member no. 31,660 since 18 July 2006.
We can act at different stages, from attending a detainee at the police station through to appeals before the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court.
A criminal case involves more than a legal question. We work with each client to understand their particular situation and explain, plainly, where they stand and what their options are.
What can be done and when depends on the stage. This map summarises the usual points so you can identify the next decision.
Assistance for a detainee, review of rights and preparation for the first statement.
Read the arrest guide →Following investigative steps, evidence and precautionary measures with a defence strategy.
Discuss this stage →Preparing pleadings, evidence and a plea or hearing before the competent court.
Read about fast-track trials →Assessing grounds, deadlines and review of evidence when an appeal may be available.
Discuss an appeal →Following compliance, suspension and expungement of records where available.
Read about expungement →Stage 1 of 5
Advice and representation in where we act.
Advice and representation in procedures.
Advice and representation in offences against the person.
Advice and representation in sexual offences.
Advice and representation in privacy and reputation.
Advice and representation in family-related criminal matters.
Advice and representation in economic and financial crime.
Advice and representation in road traffic offences.
Advice and representation in offences against workers.
Advice and representation in against public administration and justice.
Advice and representation in planning and environment.
Advice and representation in public order.
Where we see youRambla Just Oliveras, 64, entresuelo 1ª, 08901 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona). In person Monday to Thursday 9 am–6 pm and Friday 9 am–2 pm; telephone service. Prices are listed under consultations and fees.
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Is an arrest happening right now?The guide what to do if you are arrested explains your rights and the 72-hour limit. Call our emergency line first: +34 638 88 64 33.
Practical information about arrest, drink-driving and criminal records. Do not enter personal data.
Basic rights, deadlines and immediate decisions after an arrest.
Read the article →When this route may apply and which decisions arise early on.
Read the article →Requirements and steps to assess whether the process is available.
Read the article →Criminal proceedings and protective measures in domestic violence cases.
Read the article →What to consider when a case concerns possession or trafficking allegations.
Read the article →The citation, complaint or police report is reviewed and the stage of the matter is explained, as set out in this page’s procedure overview.
The applicable fee is shown during the booking process and on the consultations and fees page.
Read the guide on what to do if you are arrested and call the urgent line: 638 88 64 33.
First consultation at a fixed price. The fee is published on our fees page.