Criminal Law
Criminal defense lawyers for investigations and court proceedings. If you've been summoned, having someone on your side early matters.
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Zürich · since 2010
Spezialisierte Strafverteidigung mit über 2000 Fällen; Beweisanalyse und Verfahrensfehler
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Basel
Strafrecht mit Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftskriminalität, Drogenrecht und organisierte Kriminalität
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Basel · since 2015
Alain Joset is a lawyer at Baselrecht, with locations in Basel and Liestal, and a certified SAV specialist in criminal law since 2015. His focus is on criminal and criminal procedure law including the enforcement of sentences and measures, complemented by European human rights law as well as constitutional and administrative law. He advises and represents clients before the courts of German-speaking Switzerland and is available in German, French, and English.
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Luzern · since 2010
Wirtschaftsstrafrechtler mit 10 Jahren Erfahrung als Staatsanwalt; SAV-zertifiziert
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Zürich
Bächtold Gallarotti on Badenerstrasse in Zurich combines classic criminal defense with a focus on cybercrime and internet offenses. Simon Bächtold was formerly a cybercrime prosecutor, Geronimo Gallarotti previously worked in law enforcement. The firm supports accused individuals from the first interview through to the verdict, and also represents victims and private plaintiffs. Advice is available in German and English plus several other languages, including French, Italian, and Albanian.
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Genève · since 2022
2022 gegründet von ehemaliger Staatsanwältin; spezialisiert auf Wirtschaftsdelikte und Auslieferung
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Genève · since 1993
Multidisziplinäre Genfer Kanzlei seit 1993, spezialisiert auf Wirtschaftskriminalität und Länderübergreifendes.
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Lausanne · since 2019
Mazou Avocats is a Lausanne firm focused on white collar criminal law and international mutual legal assistance. Founder Miriam Mazou is a certified specialist lawyer (FSA) in criminal law, with additional experience in banking and finance law. The firm is active mainly in the cantons of Vaud and Geneva as well as before federal authorities, and covers criminal law, criminal procedure law and criminal litigation. Advice is available in French and English.
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Zürich · since 2018
Strafverteidigung für Privatpersonen und Unternehmen in allen Verfahrensphasen
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Zürich · since 2020
Boutique Strafkanzlei seit 2020, Weissgeldkriminalität, administrative Strafverfolgung
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Zürich
Spezialist für Wirtschaftskriminalität, Vermögensdelikte, Geldwäsche und internationale Rechtshilfe
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Zürich · since 2014
SAV-zertifizierter Spezialist für Wirtschaftsstrafrecht und schwere Delikte
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Luzern
Über 25 Jahre Strafverteidigung mit mehreren SAV-zertifizierten Spezialisten in Wirtschaftsstrafrecht
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Bern
Verteidigung in allen Straftatbeständen einschliesslich Jugend-, Drogen- und Verwaltungskriminalität
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Bern
Attorney Daniel Gränicher runs a firm in Bern specializing in criminal law and criminal defense. The practice covers general adult criminal law, juvenile criminal law, road traffic law including administrative proceedings around driving licenses, and victim representation. Defense runs from the police interview through the investigation to the court hearing, including as court-appointed counsel. Advice is available in German, French, Italian and English.
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Luzern
Strafrecht mit Schwerpunkten Wirtschafts- und Verwaltungskriminalität, Opfervertretung
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Zürich
Leading Zurich business law firm with an active white collar criminal law practice, representing companies, board members and executives in investigations by the Office of the Attorney General, in antitrust criminal proceedings and in money laundering cases.
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Zürich · since 1985
Strafrecht seit 1985, erfolgreiche Verteidigung in allen Phasen von Strafverfahren
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Zürich
Verteidigung von Beschuldigten und Unternehmen, Wirtschafts- und Verwaltungsstrafrecht
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Genève
Boutique-Kanzlei spezialisiert auf Wirtschaftsstrafrecht für Privatpersonen und juristische Personen
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Zürich
Strafverteidigung in Wirtschafts- und allgemeinem Strafrecht mit Notfallerreichbarkeit
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Zürich
Spezialisierte Strafrechtskanzlei mit SAV-zertifizierten Spezialisten; mehrere Standorte
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Genève · since 2018
Kanzlei gegründet 2018 mit spezialisierten Strafrechtlern an drei Standorten in der Romandie
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St. Gallen
Strafrechtskanzlei in der Ostschweiz mit Fokus auf Wirtschaftskriminalität und Geldwäsche
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Zürich
Über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in Strafverteidigung, Wirtschaftskriminalität und Geschädigtvertretung.
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Luzern
Advokatur Heinimann, run by Dr. iur. Timon Heinimann on Bahnhofstrasse in Lucerne, specializes in criminal law with a focus on economic crime. It advises and represents both individuals and companies, and also covers road traffic offenses and the protection of victims' interests. Support ranges from pre-trial and out-of-court advice through criminal complaints to defense in court proceedings.
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Bern · since 2011
Strafrecht und Notariatsdienste mit Spezialisierung auf Drogenrecht und Verkehrsstrafrecht
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Aarau
Partnerschaft unabhängiger Juristinnen und Notare; Strafrecht in Aarau und Olten
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Basel
Interdisziplinäre Kanzlei mit Strafverteidigung an mehreren Standorten in der Nordwestschweiz
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Chur
Etablierte Churer Kanzlei mit über 40 Jahren Erfahrung in Strafverteidigung und Arbeitsrecht.
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Bern
Verteidigung und Opfervertretung in Allgemeinen, Wirtschafts- und Drogendelikten
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Zürich
The firm of attorney Thomas Held on Heinrichstrasse in Zurich focuses on criminal law. It defends clients during investigations, against indictments and in court, and also takes on victim representation. It handles general criminal law, white collar criminal law, drug and juvenile criminal law, road traffic criminal law, as well as criminal appeals and mutual legal assistance cases.
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Bern
Über 40 Jahre Erfahrung in Verteidigung, Opfervertretung und Strafvollzug
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Chur · since 1970
Strafrechtskanzlei seit 1970 mit Fokus auf allgemeines, administratives und Verkehrsstrafrecht.
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Zürich
Spezialisierte Schweizer Kanzlei für Wirtschaftsstrafrecht und Strafverteidigung
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Zürich
Switzerland's largest business law firm, with a white collar criminal law practice that represents companies and executives in criminal investigations by the Office of the Attorney General, in FINMA proceedings and in international mutual legal assistance cases.
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Solothurn
Strafverteidigung und Notariatsdienste in Solothurn und Herzogenbuchsee, Schweizer Strafrecht
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Frauenfeld
12-köpfige Kanzlei mit Strafrechtspezialistinnen und -spezialisten in mehreren Ostschweizer Standorten.
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Zürich
Business law firm with offices in Zurich and Geneva, active in white collar criminal law for companies and individuals. Specialized in money laundering, corruption, fraud and supporting internal investigations.
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Genf
TABET Law is the Geneva firm of Maître Samy Tabet, registered with the Geneva bar association and a member of the Swiss Bar Association. The focus is on criminal law and criminal procedure, ranging from white collar and international criminal law through juvenile criminal law to offenses against life, limb and property, as well as drug offenses. Defense runs from the police interview through the investigation and detention questions to the hearing and appeal proceedings, with round the clock emergency availability. Advice is available in French.
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Zürich
Full service law firm with six Swiss offices and a criminal and white collar criminal law practice, representing companies and individuals in criminal investigations by federal and cantonal prosecuting authorities.
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Zürich
Spezialisiert auf Strafverteidigung und Geschädigtvertretung in Wirtschaftskriminalität und Sexualdelikten.
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Glarus
Spezialisierte Strafrechts- und Litigationskanzlei im Glarnerland mit EU-Zulassung.
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Bern
Bigler Kaufmann Wendling, with offices in Bern and Biel, works in criminal law and road traffic law. It advises and represents individuals and companies in criminal law and related offenses as well as victim support law, with proven experience in narcotics criminal law. Defense ranges from police and prosecutor interviews through objections to penalty orders to representation in court. Advice is available in German and French.
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Frauenfeld
Ostschweizer Kanzlei mit Strafrechtsleistungen zentral gelegen zwischen Zürich und Winterthur.
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Winterthur
Winterthur firm with over 500 reviews that runs criminal law as an independent practice. Represents defendants in white collar criminal proceedings, assault cases and drug offenses, as well as victims seeking to protect their rights in criminal proceedings.
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Visp
SAV-zertifizierte Strafrechtsanwälte mit Schwerpunkt auf Verkehrsstrafrecht und Jugendstrafrecht
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St. Gallen
Strafrecht-Kanzlei mit Schwerpunkt auf Beratung, forensische Tätigkeiten und Verteidigung
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St. Gallen
At the firm rtwp rechtsanwälte und notare in St. Gallen, lic. iur. Nico Gächter leads criminal defense in the areas of criminal law and white collar criminal law. He previously worked as an investigating magistrate and emphasizes speaking with the defense already before the first interview, that is, from the police investigation stage onward. Advice is available in German and English.
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Zug
Studer und Aepli is a firm with offices in Zug and Zurich that covers criminal defense as well as international administrative and legal assistance within criminal law. Dr. Michael Aepli works as an attorney and notary in criminal defense. The firm handles cases throughout the criminal proceeding. Advice is available in German and English.
Frequently asked questions
Which law firms specialize in white-collar crime?
There are various experts in white-collar criminal law, including the firms Advokatur TRIAS, FARLEGAL, and FBT Avocats. Specialized lawyers such as Arno Thürig or Abdelaziz Schmidt also cover areas such as money laundering and asset-related offenses.
What does it mean to look for an SAV-certified specialist lawyer?
An SAV-certified specialist lawyer in criminal law has proven specific qualifications. Our list includes experts with this certification, such as Alain Joset or Boris Etter.
Is there specialized support for cybercrime or internet crimes?
Yes, Bächtold Gallarotti Rechtsanwälte offers a special focus on cybercrime and internet crimes. The team utilizes extensive experience gained from working in the public prosecutor's office.
Can I find a law firm that also assists with international proceedings?
For international cases or international legal assistance, firms such as Mazou Avocats, FBT Avocats, or Abdelaziz Schmidt are good points of contact. These firms specialize in cross-border matters and extraditions.
Do lawyers also help companies with criminal allegations?
Certain firms, such as Spühler Rechtsanwälte AG, offer defense for both private individuals and companies throughout all stages of proceedings. Specialized offices also cover complex economic offenses for corporations.