Accused of a Crime in Spain? Expert Criminal Defence for European Citizens

If you are an EU citizen under investigation or prosecution in Spain, you need experienced criminal lawyers who understand both Spanish and European judicial systems.

At Granda Abogados, we provide technical and strategic criminal defence for clients across Europe — including Italian, British, Belgian, German and other EU nationals — prosecuted or investigated in Spain.

With over three decades of experience, our team ensures professional, discreet, and effective defence before Spanish courts, working alongside our trusted European partner firms.

European Criminal Lawyers with Clients Across the Continent

We offer a comprehensive range of legal services for cross-border criminal cases, including:

Specialised defence for Spanish citizens living abroad or foreign nationals facing prosecution in Spain.
Full coordination between Spanish counsel and local partner lawyers
Representation before national and international criminal courts
Assistance in extradition proceedings, European Arrest Warrants (EAWs), and mutual legal cooperation
Strategic case analysis and technical defence planning for complex transnational matters

Most Frequent Offences in Spain Involving European Citizens

Sexual assault offences

We are criminal law specialists in sexual assault offences, with a robust track-record in defending European citizens accused or under investigation in Spain.
Our practice combines discretion, advanced legal technique and full respect for procedural guarantees.

Economic and tax offences

Money-laundering, fraud, embezzlement.
Tax fraud or conflicts arising from residence and taxation in Spain.
Transnational business operations or corporate-impact cases.

Violence offences or public disturbances

Bodily injuries, brawls or resistance to authority, especially in tourist contexts.
Arrests in Spanish airports or borders
Possession of drugs, irregular documentation or active judicial claims.

European Arrest and Surrender Warrants (EAWs)

Execution and challenge of warrants issued by Spanish courts against European citizens.

Services Included in Our Criminal Defence in Spain

• Analysis of the procedural situation and design of legal strategy
• Urgent assistance in case of arrest or judicial interrogation
• Coordination with relatives and local lawyers in the country of residence
• Continuous and multilingual communication throughout the process
• Review of criminal records and cancellation once the proceeding has concluded

Why Choose Granda Abogados if You Are a European Citizen with a Criminal Case in Spain

Spanish firm with an international projection
Specialisation in sexual assault, economic and tax offences
Over 30 years’ experience in Spanish Criminal Law
Fluent communication in several languages
Agile, technical and strategic legal defence

Our team understands the personal, legal and reputational consequences of criminal proceedings in another country. That is why we guarantee a solid, immediate and fully coordinated defence from Spain.

Contact Your Criminal Defence Lawyer in Spain

If you are a European citizen and you have a criminal case in Spain, contact Granda Abogados today.
We will offer you a confidential evaluation of your case, a tailored defence strategy and legal assistance throughout Spanish territory.
Headquarters in Madrid – Acting throughout national territory.
Immediate and confidential consultation.