International Criminal Law

Have you been accused of a crime and already received a letter from the police or the public prosecutor’s office using the so-called hearing notice? Or have you been summoned as a witness and are unsure whether you must testify or whether doing so could incriminate you? Or are you the victim of a crime and would like to participate in the proceedings as a private party or have your claims pursued under civil law?
The law firm of Vera Zambrano (née Vera Mueller) — in cooperation with experienced criminal defense attorneys throughout Germany — is active in this field of law. A particular focus lies in the area of international criminal law, especially in cases involving European or international arrest warrants and all types of extradition proceedings (international, including in particular Germany – U.S. cases).

In many countries whose legal systems differ significantly from German criminal procedure law and which do not follow the U.S. model of a so-called fair trial, extradition may result in the lack of a comprehensive and fair criminal trial, the disregard of the rights of the person concerned, and the failure to ensure humane conditions of detention.
There are numerous defense strategies available in such cases, which continue to evolve in light of the rapid legal developments at the European and international level (such as the European Convention on Human Rights, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and international treaties) and can be used effectively.

Cross-border cooperation and close communication with investigative authorities and foreign embassies are also part of our standard legal representation. If you require legal advice, representation, or defense, please contact the law firm immediately. You will receive a binding response here at short notice.