Main practice area
Criminal defence lawyer in Geneva
Criminal defence demands a rapid response, full command of procedure and a deliberate strategy. The firm defends persons facing criminal proceedings — suspects, accused persons or private claimants — before the prosecution authorities and the courts.
Defence at every stage of proceedings
The firm defends suspects and accused persons from the first police interview through to judgment — and beyond, on appeal or in revision proceedings.
- Assistance from the first hour in the event of apprehension or arrest
- Defence during the investigation before the Public Prosecutor’s Office (Ministère public)
- Advocacy before the criminal courts, appeal and revision
- Enforcement of sentences and related proceedings
Objecting to a summary penalty order
A summary penalty order can be challenged within a short deadline. A rapid review of the file makes it possible to decide whether to object, and on what grounds.
Complex or sensitive cases
The firm acts in particular in matters of white-collar crime, offences against property, offences against honour, narcotics and road traffic — often sensitive cases, where discretion is part of the defence.
Victims and private claimants
The firm also represents victims and private claimants (parties plaignantes), asserting their rights throughout the criminal proceedings.
In criminal matters, the first hours count.
Fees
A transparent fee policy, set out before any mandate begins: indicative hourly rate and terms agreed upon acceptance of the mandate.
See the fee policy