Criminal Lawyer in Malaga

When you need a Criminal Lawyer

When a criminal matter arises, the first decisions can affect the entire case. A rushed statement, lost evidence or a missed deadline may later restrict the options available to the defence or to the victim.

If you have been arrested, summoned as a suspect, reported to the police or affected by an offence, obtaining criminal-law advice at an early stage is therefore essential.

Experts in Criminal Law

If you are reading this page, it is very likely that you need help with one of these situations:

Clear, prompt and personal criminal defence

De Gálvez y García Méndez Lawyers acts in criminal proceedings throughout Malaga city, Velez-Malaga, the Axarquia and the wider province of Malaga. We examine the facts, the documents and the available evidence, then explain in straightforward English what is happening, what the realistic risks are and which strategy may best protect your interests.

Criminal cases should not all be handled in the same way. The immediate priority may be to avoid an ill-advised statement, request investigative measures, challenge evidence, negotiate an appropriate plea agreement, appeal a decision or claim compensation arising from the offence. We listen and study the case before recommending a course of action.

Criminal proceedings we handle

We provide legal assistance at police stations, duty courts, investigating courts, criminal courts and the Provincial Court. Our work includes fast-track proceedings, road traffic offences, gender-based and domestic violence cases, family-related offences, theft and robbery, fraud, misappropriation, economic crime, money laundering and drug-trafficking cases.

We also advise victims who need to file a criminal complaint, join proceedings as a private prosecutor, request protective measures or seek compensation for the harm caused.

If you have been summoned as a suspect

A court summons should never be ignored or prepared at the last minute. Before giving evidence, it is important to understand the allegation and, where legally available, review the police report or court file. Only then should a decision be made on whether to answer questions, answer selectively or exercise the right to remain silent.

We will prepare the hearing with you, identify possible defence evidence and assess which investigative steps should be requested. The purpose is not to invent a version of events, but to present a coherent defence supported by the evidence.

If you are the victim of an offence

Early action also matters for victims. Messages, bank records, photographs, medical reports, lawfully obtained recordings, witness details and other evidence should be preserved. The financial and personal consequences of the offence should also be documented from the outset.

We can draft the complaint, accompany you through the proceedings, seek interim or protective measures where appropriate and act as private prosecutor in order to pursue both criminal liability and compensation.

How we work

We first listen and organise the information. We then review the documents and consider the available procedural options. Whenever urgency allows, more than one lawyer in the firm reviews the case, providing a second legal perspective before the strategy is finalised.

You will receive clear information about the options, deadlines, likely costs and risks. No responsible lawyer can guarantee a result; what we do provide is preparation, communication and a defence tailored to the circumstances of your case.

Tell us what has happened

If you need an English-speaking criminal lawyer in Malaga or Velez-Malaga, contact the firm and give us a brief outline of the situation. The first consultation is free.

We will tell you which documents to gather and which immediate steps may be necessary to protect your rights.