Lawyers · Barcelona
English-speaking criminal defence lawyer in Barcelona
If you are arrested or accused of an offence, you need a criminal lawyer who can explain your rights in English, quickly.
In Spanish: abogado penalista. Each business below lists criminal defence lawyer or a closely related specialty. We check for a sign of English and a real address, not fluency, so confirm the service when you book.
See the 3 matches belowCriminal defence lawyer in Barcelona
English-speaking options we found nearby. None of these are paying partners yet, this is an independent, informational list.
Martínez & Caballero Advocats
4.9(887 on Google)Plaça de Tetuan, 40-41, Eixample
Speaks: English, Spanish
Oscar Ciuret - Bufet d'Advocats
4.9(106 on Google)Travessera de les Corts, 161, Les Corts
Speaks: English, Spanish, Catalan
Eixample, Carrer de la Diputació
Speaks: English, Spanish, Catalan
What to ask before you book criminal defence lawyer
- Can you attend the police station, and is that fee fixed?
- Do you work with an interpreter?
- What is the likely cost of the whole case?
Typical prices in Barcelona, 2026
- Criminal lawyer: police-station assistance after arrest€200 to €500
- Drink-driving fast-track trial (juicio rápido)€300 to €750
Typical market ranges from published sources, not the fees of any professional listed here.
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Is there an English-speaking criminal defence lawyer in Barcelona?
Yes. 3 businesses in our directory list criminal defence lawyer or a closely related specialty in Barcelona. We list a professional after finding a checkable sign of English and a real address, but we do not test fluency, so confirm when you book that the person treating you works in English and that they do this specific service.
What is criminal defence lawyer called in Spanish?
Search for "abogado penalista". Many Barcelona providers advertise mainly in Spanish or Catalan, so searching both languages shows the whole market, while the businesses listed here show English on their own website or social media.
How much does criminal defence lawyer cost in Barcelona?
Criminal lawyer: police-station assistance after arrest: €200 to €500 (per attendance); Drink-driving fast-track trial (juicio rápido): €300 to €750 (per case). These are typical ranges from published sources, not quotes, so ask for a written quote and compare.
What should I ask before booking criminal defence lawyer?
Can you attend the police station, and is that fee fixed? Do you work with an interpreter? What is the likely cost of the whole case?