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Criminal Law in Spain.
Specialised. Experienced.
Personal.

We advise, defend and represent our clients at every stage of criminal proceedings - engaged and effectively.

Criminal defence in all its facets

General criminal law

We advise you in all phases of criminal proceedings and represent you before all Spanish courts in all instances - from the police investigation phase through the main proceedings to the execution of the sentence.

Arrest and police custody

The Spanish police or public prosecutor's office has contacted you and wants to question you as an accused? Or have you received a penalty order or an indictment? We can help you!

Pre-trial detention in Spain

Are you or a relative in pre-trial detention? Every pre-trial detainee has the right to continuous, personal and confidential contact with a lawyer during detention.

European arrest warrant and extradition procedure

For many years, our law firm has successfully represented German-speaking clients who have been arrested in Spain on the basis of a European or International Arrest Warrant.

European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)

Crimes involving the financial detriment of the EU are investigated by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). Such investigations are one of the specialities of our firm.

Excellent criminal defence

What distinguishes us

§ International expertise

With our knowledge of the German and Spanish legal systems, we are the best contact for your criminal law matters.

§ Solution-oriented action

We act quickly and in a targeted manner. We know that criminal proceedings can be very stressful and therefore try to successfully resolve each case as quickly as possible.

§ Personal engagement

Every case has our full attention. It does not matter to us whether you are a large company or a private individual. We accompany you personally and individually in every matter.

Recommended by clients & colleagues

Guillermo-Alonso Olarra
Guillermo-Alonso Olarra
MA Advocats
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I have had the privilege of working with María Barbancho in the defence of several clients. Almost all lawyers have some of the qualities appropriate to the practice of law, but María has many and to a high degree: deep legal knowledge, constant study, understanding of the problem and the client's situation, empathy for her case without losing objectivity and, in particular dedication, all the devotion that the complexity of the case requires, to the exhaustion of due diligence.
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Maria Barbancho is a tireless fighter. She advised us very well in Spanish criminal law and helped us a lot. A reliable professional who I would always continue to recommend. No one else like Barbancho in Spain for criminal law.
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I am glad that this law firm helped me. I can only recommend them 100%!
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I had extradition proceedings and Ms Barbancho was my lawyer. Not only does she speak perfect German, but she is also super networked with other colleagues from Europe. Incredibly professional, much better than all the older lawyers I found at the time. She has always fought for me to the last breath. Highly recommended.
Johannes M. Burger
Johannes M. Burger
Marxer & Partner, Managing Partner
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Excellent colleague Very knowledgeable and skilled case management! Can really recommend the colleague!
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Very professional. A top effort, well looked after. Highly recommended.
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In a really difficult phase, Maria stood behind me at all times, which is not a matter of course. She gives her clients the feeling that she is behind them 100%. When Maria first came to me, I was extremely lost. She managed to calm me down in no time and saved me from a detention.
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Maria Barbancho Saborit was there for us 24/7 during our difficult time. We were able to visit her personally in Palma and Barcelona for counselling. She has a very pleasant manner, is competent and extremely committed!
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I am very happy to have found Maria Barbancho Sarborit and I am hopeful that she will be able to help us. She is very friendly on the phone and always calls right back - you can tell that people are very important to her.
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I was represented by lawyer Maria Barbancho Saborit over a period of 3 years. I would like to thank her for the competent representation and the German-speaking, emotional support during this time. I rate here with 5+ stars.
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My experience was very positive. Already during the first phone call I received very good and competent advice and initial assessment. The rest of the process was also very quick.
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Maria Barbancho Saborit is an exceptional expert in criminal law and a particularly likeable person. All promises were always kept and there was a permanent exchange of information on the current situations and coordination of the future strategy. Callbacks were made promptly at all times.
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Mein Freund wurde am selben Tag aus dem Gefängnis entlassen. Maria ist die Beste. Sie hilft ihren Kunden 24 Stunden am Tag.
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In my trial she always spoke well of me and got a good result under the circumstances, even when it came to unrelated matters she was there for me and gave me advice. Thank you!
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María Barbancho

María Barbancho is a founding partner of STRAFVERTEIDIGER and a lawyer specialising in criminal law.

María Barbancho holds a German Abitur and completed half of her studies at the University of Heidelberg, which gives her an excellent understanding of the German legal system. In her work as a lawyer, Ms Barbancho successfully advises, represents and defends private individuals as well as large companies before the Spanish courts. Since 2021, she has also been appointed as a lawyer to the Board of Directors of the Football Association of Catalonia. Her main areas of practice include general criminal law and white collar criminal law. She also specialises in cross-border cases (e.g. European Arrest Warrant and extradition proceedings), on which she also teaches at the Barcelona Bar Association.

María Barbancho has been elected by the Barcelona Bar Association as a member of the Board of Directors of the Department of Criminal Law, Narcotics and International Affairs.

Rechtsanwalt für spanisches Strafrecht: María Barbancho

Our team

Rechtsanwalt für spanisches Strafrecht: Laura Pérez Vilar

Laura Pérez Vilar

Laura Pérez Vilar is a fully qualified lawyer specialising in criminal law.

Laura Pérez Vilar has excellent legal expertise and can perfectly communicate with and advise clients as well as international colleagues in German and English. She regularly publishes articles on criminal procedure law and was awarded the prize for “XLI Cogreso Colombiano de Derecho Procesal Versión Virtual” in 2020.

How can we help you?

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+34 919 492 119
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