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CRIMINAL LAWYERS SPECIALISTS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES IN MÁLAGA SINCE 1980

Domestic violence lawyers in Málaga: criminal defence and private prosecution in MÁLAGA & MARBELLA

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Abogados penalistas especializados en violencia de género en Málaga
Domestic Violence - Gender-Based Violence in Málaga

Defence and Prosecution in Gender-Based Violence Proceedings

We act both in criminal defence and in private prosecution, from the earliest investigative steps and with particular attention to the decisions that may be taken immediately following the filing of a complaint.

These are proceedings in which the statements of the parties, the existence of corroborative evidence, medical reports, communications, the background of the relationship and the specific context of the facts may prove decisive for the correct legal assessment of the case.

Our work includes assistance during police and judicial statements, the preparation of the procedural strategy, the proposal and examination of evidence, and representation in proceedings concerning protection orders, interim measures, restraining orders, prohibitions on communication and proceedings for breach of such measures.

We pay particular attention to measures that may immediately affect liberty, residence, communications or family relationships, examining their necessity, proportionality and evidential basis.

In each case, it is essential to distinguish the personal dimension of the conflict from its strictly criminal dimension. The strategy must be built on the specific facts, the available evidence and the appropriate legal classification, avoiding automatic assumptions and assessing the circumstances of each proceeding on an individual basis.

Immediate intervention, rigorous analysis of the evidence and a procedural strategy adapted to the criminal and personal dimensions of each case.

A CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAW FIRM ESTABLISHED IN MÁLAGA IN 1980

Nuria de Madariaga

(1955–2024) was a prominent figure in the Málaga legal profession. Admitted to the Bar in 1980, she practised law for more than four decades, with a particular focus on criminal, procedural and prison law. She spent much of her professional career in Andalusia, particularly in Málaga, Marbella and the Campo de Gibraltar, leaving a legal and personal legacy that continues to this day.

Nuria de Madariaga

founder · 1980

Despacho Larios Penal Abogados

A law firm specialising in criminal, criminal procedural and prison law, with a professional history dating back to 1980. The firm provides technically rigorous, strategic and personalised legal defence.

Larios Penal

Málaga

Eric Vanden Berghe

A recognised criminal defence lawyer specialising in major criminal cases and proceedings of particular complexity and media significance. His practice includes drug trafficking, criminal organisations and international criminal law, with cases across the Costa del Sol, the Campo de Gibraltar and before Spain’s National Court.

Eric Vanden Berghe

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Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence

When should I contact a lawyer in a domestic violence case?

It is advisable to contact a lawyer as early as possible, and always before making a statement. In domestic violence proceedings, the initial stages — including arrest, a court summons or the imposition of precautionary measures — can significantly affect the course of the case. Early legal advice allows you to act with greater clarity and security.

Yes. We provide legal assistance both to individuals under investigation or facing criminal charges and to victims of domestic violence. In each case, we analyse the circumstances in detail and define the most appropriate strategy, always taking a rigorous approach that reflects the complexity of these proceedings.

A protection order is an urgent judicial measure intended to protect the victim. It may include temporary criminal and civil measures, such as a restraining order or a prohibition on communication. It can be requested before the court or at a police station, and it is advisable to have legal assistance from the outset.

Breaching a court order may result in separate criminal proceedings for breach of the order. In such circumstances, it is essential to act immediately, either to prepare the defence or to report the matter to the appropriate authorities.

Yes. We act in private prosecutions, representing the interests of the complainant throughout the criminal proceedings and taking the necessary procedural steps to protect their rights and pursue the corresponding criminal and civil claims.

Yes. We represent clients in domestic violence proceedings throughout the province of Málaga, including Málaga city, Vélez-Málaga, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Coín, Marbella and Estepona.

Yes. Your consultation will be conducted directly with the lawyer who will assess and, where instructed, handle your case. This allows the legal strategy to be defined from the outset by the professional who will be responsible for the proceedings.

Yes. In domestic violence cases, urgent legal assistance may be necessary following an arrest, police complaint, court summons or application for protective measures. We assess the situation promptly and provide legal representation from the earliest stage of the proceedings.

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