Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense in Greece

Not every matter involves a foreign country — general criminal defense within Greece is its own core area of practice.

Direct answer: General criminal defense in Greece covers representation before the Greek Public Prosecutor and courts for allegations arising entirely within Greece, separate from any EAW or traditional extradition element. This spans everything from the first police interview through trial and any appeal before the Court of Appeal.
What This Covers

General Criminal Representation

01

Police Interview Stage

What is said at the earliest stage of a Greek criminal matter often shapes everything that follows.

02

Public Prosecution

Representation during the prosecutorial review before any matter is referred to trial.

03

Trial & Appeal

Defense before the Greek courts of first instance, with escalation available to the Court of Appeal.

04

Cross-Border Overlap

Where a domestic matter has an international dimension, coordinated with our wider network as needed.

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

Is this different from your extradition work?

Yes — this covers Greek domestic criminal matters with no cross-border element, though the two can sometimes overlap.

What should I do immediately after an arrest in Greece?

Say as little as possible beyond identifying yourself until you have spoken with a lawyer directly.

Can foreign nationals be represented the same way?

Yes — Greek criminal defense applies the same procedural framework regardless of nationality.

Involved in a Related Greece Matter?

Speak with us confidentially before your next hearing or deadline.