Where clients get caught out
Foreigners arrested in Mallorca are often encouraged to accept a quick conviction to go home. It may be the right choice, but only after a lawyer has checked the evidence and the consequences for your record and residence.
Criminal cases we defend in Mallorca
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Arrests | Police station assistance, bail and release |
| Offences against persons | Assault, threats, domestic violence |
| Property and economic crime | Theft, fraud, misappropriation, money laundering |
| Traffic offences | Drink-driving, driving without a licence |
| Drugs | Possession and trafficking |
| Victims | Private prosecution and compensation |
From the police station to trial
We assist you at the police station, advise whether to make a statement, defend you before the duty judge and prepare the trial. See fast-track trials and drink-driving.
Extradition and international cases
We defend clients facing European arrest warrants and extradition requests. See extradition lawyers.
Discretion for international clients
We handle sensitive cases discreetly, protecting both your legal position and your reputation.
Example: criminal defence in Mallorca
Based on situations we commonly see; not a specific client. A British tourist was arrested in Magaluf after a fight and offered a quick plea. We reviewed the CCTV footage, which showed he had acted in self-defence, and the case against him was dismissed.
Our collaborators for criminal defence in Mallorca
For every service we work with trusted collaborators when a matter needs them: notaries, architects and surveyors, tax advisers at Castell.tax, sworn translators, banks and mortgage brokers, property managers and specialist lawyers in other parts of Spain. You keep one lawyer as your single point of contact, and we coordinate everyone else.
Castell.law is the English and German-speaking practice of Castell Abogados, a law firm in Palma de Mallorca. This page is general information, not advice on a specific case: laws and procedures change, so check your situation with us before acting.
Not sure where you stand? Ask before you sign
Tell us about your matter or send us the documents you have. A lawyer will explain the risks, the options and the cost before you commit to anything.
Questions about criminal defence in Mallorca
What should I do if I am arrested in Mallorca?
Ask for a lawyer and an interpreter; you do not have to make a statement.
Can I leave Spain during a criminal case?
It depends on the measures imposed; we check them with you.
Will a conviction affect my residence?
It can; we consider it before any agreement.
Do you act for victims?
Yes, as private prosecution and to claim compensation.