Criminal Defence at the Highest Level
When a criminal allegation arises, every decision counts. GLADICA Lawyers defends you with the precision and assertiveness that demanding criminal proceedings require.
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Strategic Criminal Defence You Can Trust
Our criminal defence lawyers know the procedures at public prosecutor's offices and courts, develop an individual strategy for every mandate and represent your interests without compromise from the first interrogation to the final legally binding conclusion.
Immediate Support When Accused
Criminal allegations demand immediate action. We secure your rights from the very first moment, accompany you during interrogations and prevent avoidable mistakes that could burden the entire proceedings.
Strategic Defence at Every Stage
Our team analyses every aspect of the case file, identifies procedural errors and develops a tailored strategy for your mandate. We coordinate all steps from the investigation through to the main hearing and represent your interests before the prosecutor's office and the court.
Focused on the Best Possible Outcome
Case dismissal, acquittal or the most favourable sentence: we consistently pursue the goal of achieving the legally and personally best result for you. Your freedom, reputation and future are at the centre of our work.
Criminal Defence in Detail
Our Services at a Glance
We accompany you through every phase of criminal proceedings and cover the full spectrum of legal activity:
Emergency representation around the clock for arrests, searches under §§ 102 ff. StPO and seizures
Immediate assumption of the defence from the moment a criminal investigation becomes known
Full access to case files under § 147 StPO and forensic evidence analysis
Strategic planning and direction of the defence strategy during investigation proceedings
Negotiations with the public prosecutor's office regarding case dismissals under §§ 153, 153a StPO
Filing of motions for dismissal under § 170 (2) StPO in appropriate cases
Review and filing of motions in intermediate proceedings, particularly for non-opening of main proceedings
Representation at main hearings before local courts, regional courts and higher regional courts
Bail review and bail appeal under §§ 117 ff. StPO
Commissioning and integration of expert opinions pursuant to § 73 StPO
Filing and substantiation of legal remedies (appeal, revision, direct revision under §§ 312, 333, 335 StPO)
Defence in connection with European arrest warrants and extradition proceedings under the IRG
Case Dismissal as a Strategic Goal
A successful criminal case does not always end in the courtroom. In appropriate constellations, dismissal under § 153 or § 153a StPO is the better outcome, because no entry appears in the criminal record and your professional and personal integrity remains unaffected. We examine these possibilities at an early stage and hold discussions with the public prosecutor's office. Victim-offender mediation under § 46a StGB can also, where the statutory requirements are met, be taken into account as a mitigating factor or, in suitable cases, contribute to a case dismissal.
Legal Remedies, Revision and International Defence
An unsatisfactory first-instance judgment is rarely the end. The appeal under § 312 StPO opens a full second factual instance. The revision under § 333 StPO reviews errors of law and is the instrument of choice when proceedings contain formal or substantive deficiencies. Through the direct revision under § 335 StPO, we reach the Federal Court of Justice directly in appropriate cases. Our revision briefs are formulated with the utmost legal precision and have already corrected numerous judgments in favour of our clients.
Cross-border matters require in-depth knowledge of European criminal law. We defend in European arrest warrant cases, accompany extradition proceedings under the IRG and coordinate mutual legal assistance requests under §§ 59 ff. IRG. Our international network enables seamless cooperation with foreign colleagues and a unified line of defence across national borders.
Fraud (§ 263 StGB), breach of trust (§ 266 StGB), insolvency offences, corruption offences (§§ 331 ff. StGB) and tax offences (§ 370 AO). In each field we work with specialised knowledge and, where necessary, in collaboration with external experts.
Theft (§ 242 StGB), embezzlement (§ 246 StGB), handling stolen goods (§ 259 StGB) and money laundering (§ 261 StGB). We analyse all evidence and develop a tailored defence strategy.
Bodily harm under §§ 223 ff. StGB, robbery under § 249 StGB and homicide offences. We defend all categories of severity — from simple bodily harm to homicide — with the required diligence and experience.
Full defence under the BtMG and KCanG, including drug trafficking, importation and possession. We take into account the latest developments brought about by the Cannabis Control Act and their impact on ongoing and concluded proceedings.
Discreet defence for allegations under §§ 174 ff. StGB with particular protection of privacy. Protecting your personal rights and handling the mandate with the utmost discretion are our highest priority in this sensitive area.
Leaving the scene of an accident (§ 142 StGB), endangering road traffic (§ 315c StGB) and drink-driving offences. We coordinate criminal defence and driving licence proceedings from a single source.
Spying on data (§ 202a StGB), computer fraud (§ 263a StGB) and data manipulation (§ 303a StGB). We have in-depth technical understanding and work with IT experts to analyse digital evidence thoroughly.
Defence in proceedings under the JGG, taking into account educational aspects and diversion options. For young adults between 18 and 20 we always examine the application of juvenile criminal law under § 105 JGG.
Why Clients Trust GLADICA Lawyers
Discretion, constant availability and uncompromising focus on results form the foundation of our work. We analyse every case file with the aim of identifying all weaknesses in the investigation or the indictment. Our clients benefit from clear lines of communication, strategic foresight and an assertiveness that makes a difference in the courtroom.
Highly Specialised Criminal Defence Lawyers
Specialists in criminal law with strong courtroom and negotiation experience before courts and public prosecutor's offices.
500+ Five-Star Reviews
Your personal and case information remains strictly protected at all times.
30+ Years of Experience
Urgent legal help whenever you need it, including nights and weekends.
Multilingual Team
Legal representation available in German, English, and additional languages.
Nationwide Representation
Legal representation before all German courts, from local courts to the Federal Court of Justice.
As soon as you learn of a criminal investigation. A summons, a call from the police or a letter from the public prosecutor's office is already sufficient reason. The first hours often determine the entire outcome of proceedings, which is why early legal contact prevents later disadvantages.
Costs depend on the scope, complexity and duration of the mandate. They may be governed by the German Lawyers' Fees Act (RVG) or agreed transparently through a fee arrangement. In the initial consultation we address the cost structure openly and assess whether legal expenses insurance applies or court-appointed defence under § 140 StPO is a possibility.
No. § 136 StPO guarantees your right to remain silent, and your silence may not be held against you. Only personal details are mandatory. Any substantive statement should only be made after access to the case file and in consultation with your defence lawyer.
Stay calm, request the search warrant under §§ 102 ff. StPO, make no statements on the matter and arrange legal assistance immediately. Our emergency number is available around the clock for exactly these situations.
The proceedings are dismissed subject to conditions, such as a monetary payment or community service. No conviction occurs and no entry appears in the criminal record. This outcome protects professional reputation and personal integrity and is achievable in many proceedings.
Yes. § 46a StGB provides for a reduction of sentence or, in certain cases, even an exemption from punishment where genuine reparation has been made. This avenue is strategically extremely valuable, particularly in situations with a personal connection to the injured party.
The revision reviews the judgment for errors of law. It is the most effective instrument against formally or substantively flawed decisions. A precise statement of grounds within the one-month deadline under § 345 StPO is decisive and must be left exclusively to experienced criminal defence lawyers.
The simplified procedure within the EU considerably shortens classic extradition processes. Defence strategies nevertheless exist, for example where disproportionality, threatened detention conditions below European standards or procedural obstacles in the issuing state are present. We coordinate with colleagues on the ground and develop a coordinated overall strategy.
The JGG pursues an educational approach. Educational measures and disciplinary measures under §§ 9 ff. JGG take precedence over a youth sentence. For young adults between 18 and 20, the court decides under § 105 JGG on the application of juvenile criminal law, which can be significantly influenced through qualified legal argument.
Many criminal legal expenses insurance policies cover defence costs for negligent offences, and in some cases also for intentional offence allegations under a reimbursement model. We review your policy free of charge and handle all correspondence with your insurer.
