Criminal Law Advice in Madrid
Arrests, trials, complaints and appeals, with collaborating registered lawyers
If you have been arrested, summoned as a suspect, or want to report a crime, ExtraMixSR guides you from the first moment. We explain your rights and each step of the process, and coordinate your defence with collaborating registered criminal lawyers, who represent you at the police station and in court. We also help with immigration-related steps, such as clearing a criminal record.
What Does It Include?
- Urgent guidance if you or a relative has been arrested.
- Defence in minor and serious criminal cases, through collaborating registered lawyers.
- Filing complaints and supporting victims.
- Appeals against judgments and decisions.
- Clearing criminal and police records, often needed for residence and citizenship.
What Are the Benefits?
- ● Free first consultation and a clear quote before we start, with the option to pay in instalments.
- ● Collaborating registered lawyers for trials, appeals and anything that legally requires a lawyer.
- ● Immigration perspective: we assess how a criminal case affects your residence or citizenship.
- ● Strict confidentiality at all times.
- ● Available Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm, by WhatsApp, in person in Madrid or online.
Situations we help with
- Arrest: Your rights, how to reach a lawyer and what to do before making a statement.
- Summoned as a suspect: We prepare your statement with you and review the file with the collaborating lawyer.
- Common offences: Assault, theft, drink-driving and other road safety offences, gender violence and threats.
- Victims: Filing complaints, joining the case as a private prosecutor and claiming damages.
- Criminal records: Applying to cancel records once the legal waiting period has passed, needed for many residence permits and for citizenship.
Key facts
- Right to a lawyer: Anyone arrested in Spain has the right to a lawyer. If you don't name one, a duty lawyer is assigned.
- Length of detention: Police detention must last only as long as necessary, and no more than 72 hours before you are brought before a judge.
- Free legal aid: If your income is below the legal limits, you can apply for free legal aid.
- Immigration: A conviction can block a residence renewal or citizenship, so it pays to act early.
How we work
- Free first consultation: Tell us about your case by WhatsApp, phone, in person in Madrid or online.
- Assessment and quote: We review the summons or police report and explain your options and the cost.
- Handling your case: We prepare the paperwork and keep you updated at every step.
- Through to the end: If the matter goes to court or needs a lawyer's signature, a collaborating registered lawyer takes it on, coordinated by us.
Official sources
General information reviewed in November 2026. It does not replace advice on your specific case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if a relative is arrested in Spain?
Stay calm and ask at the police station for a lawyer to be assigned. Send us their name and the police station on WhatsApp: we guide you and coordinate with a collaborating registered criminal lawyer.
Do I have to make a statement to the police?
No. You have the right to remain silent, not to incriminate yourself, and to speak only before the judge. Talk to your lawyer first.
Can a conviction affect my residence permit?
It can. Criminal records are checked for renewals, long-term residence and citizenship. We review your case and, once the waiting period has passed, apply to cancel the record.
Can ExtraMixSR defend me in court?
Court defence is carried out by a registered lawyer. ExtraMixSR is a legal advisory that works with collaborating criminal lawyers who represent you, while we support you and coordinate the case.