Lawyer for criminal law – Central in Winterthur
Are you looking for a lawyer for criminal law?
Our law firm is centrally located in Winterthur and represents clients in all areas of criminal law. We support the accused and injured parties from the early stages of the proceedings to the conclusion of the criminal proceedings – with a clear attitude, legal precision and a realistic view of the litigation risk.
Criminal proceedings are often associated with considerable pressure for those affected. This makes a structured defense and an early assessment of the legal situation all the more important. We represent you vis-à-vis the police, public prosecutors and courts and ensure that your rights are consistently protected.
In criminal proceedings, you will have a permanent contact person at your side. The defense in this area is handled by the following specialists, among others:
Omar Ghafier
Fabian Füllemann
Nathalie Fitzek
For new case inquiries, we first conduct an initial meeting. During this meeting, we examine the initial situation, classify the allegation in legal terms and discuss the next steps.
The initial consultation, including case review, usually takes around one hour and is charged at a flat rate of CHF 330.
The preliminary proceedings before the public prosecutor’s office are decisive for the further course of the proceedings. Many decisions are already made here.
Our services:
Accompaniment to interrogations
Inspection of files and analysis of the evidence
Opinions on factual and legal issues
Applications to discontinue the proceedings
Negotiations with the public prosecutor’s office
We systematically check whether a suspicion of a crime is sufficiently substantiated and whether procedural rights have been violated.
A summary penalty order appears inconspicuous, but has the same effect as a court judgment if no objection is raised.
We check:
Whether the facts of the case have been correctly established
Whether the legal assessment is correct
Whether the penalty is appropriate
Whether secondary consequences (driving license, expulsion from the country, etc.) are imminent
If necessary, we will lodge an objection in due time and represent you in the subsequent court proceedings.
If charges are brought, we take over the complete defense before the district court or higher court.
Our activities include:
In-depth evidence and strategy analysis
Preparation of the main hearing
Survey strategy
Application and pleading
Examination of legal remedies
The goal is not just a formal defense, but a well thought-out and consistent representation of interests.
Pre-trial detention or alternative measures massively encroach on personal freedom.
We will check immediately:
Grounds for detention (risk of escape, collusion, risk of repetition)
Proportionality of the measures
Possibilities of release from prison
If necessary, we will file applications for release from custody and represent you before the compulsory measures court.
Commercial criminal proceedings are often complex and file-intensive. They relate in particular to
Property offenses
Forgery of documents
Fraud
Mismanagement
Bankruptcy and debt enforcement offenses
A structured analysis of the accounting, contractual situation and internal processes is crucial here. Our work is precise and document-based.
In criminal law, there is often talk of the “lawyer of the first hour”. This refers to the right of every accused person to consult a criminal defense lawyer at the very beginning of the criminal investigation. An early defense can significantly influence the further course of the proceedings.
Before the first interrogation, every accused person must be informed in a language they understand that they may have a lawyer present. This right also applies to police questioning (Art. 159 StPO).
The participation of a defense lawyer in the first interrogation ensures that procedural rights are safeguarded and ill-considered statements are avoided.
The question of cost coverage depends on several factors:
In certain constellations, the state covers the costs of the defense in full or in part. Whether this is the case must be examined on a case-by-case basis.
The earlier a defense takes place, the better the procedural risks can be controlled. Early legal advice provides clarity about rights, obligations and how to proceed.
The term “public defender” is not provided for in Swiss criminal procedure law. The Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO) refers to official defense. An official defense is ordered if the legal requirements are met.
The requirements are set out in particular in Art. 130 ff. of the Code of Criminal Procedure. An official defense may be considered in particular if:
Whether the requirements are met is checked on a case-by-case basis.
An official defense can be requested from the competent criminal prosecution authority. In certain cases, the authority will order a necessary defense ex officio.
During an initial consultation, we clarify whether there is a right to an official defense and whether a corresponding application is appropriate.
If an official defense is granted, the state initially bears the costs. Depending on the outcome of the proceedings, there may be a reimbursement obligation if the financial situation of the accused person improves.
White-collar criminal law protects trust in the market and the integrity of economic life. It covers criminal acts in the area of white-collar crime, which are often associated with high amounts of damage and complex investigation proceedings.
Commercial criminal proceedings are usually file-intensive and, in addition to criminal law issues, often also involve corporate, supervisory or civil law aspects.
The most common offenses include, among others:
The proceedings are often conducted by specialized public prosecutors’ offices and can have parallel consequences under supervisory or civil law.
We represent accused persons, corporate bodies and companies in all phases of criminal proceedings.
The activity includes in particular
The goal is a structured, document-based defense that takes into account all economic and personal implications.
Not only accused persons need legal support. Victims of a crime also have their own rights in criminal proceedings.
We represent private plaintiffs in criminal proceedings and assert their interests against prosecuting authorities and courts.
Victims can participate in the criminal proceedings, in particular by:
As part of the criminal proceedings, claims under civil law can be asserted by way of adhesion. We check whether this is appropriate or whether separate enforcement under civil law is advisable.
Certain victims are covered by the Victim Assistance Act (OHG). This provides for special procedural rights and state support services.
We clarify whether the requirements are met and provide support with:
In cases of property crime, financial restitution is often the main priority for injured parties.
We check:
The aim is a structured enforcement of justified claims, taking into account the possibilities of criminal proceedings.
As part of an initial meeting, we clarify
We represent clients in criminal proceedings before criminal prosecution authorities and courts throughout Switzerland. Our work covers all stages of proceedings – from preliminary investigations to the main proceedings in the first instance and appeal proceedings.
We appear before public prosecutors’ offices, district and higher courts and – where necessary – before federal courts. Our activities are not limited to a single canton.
Important steps are already taken in the preliminary proceedings. We accompany interrogations, examine coercive measures such as house searches or seizures and comment on criminal procedural issues.
The aim is to clarify the legal situation at an early stage and to safeguard procedural rights.
In addition to individual defense, we also represent companies and members of management and boards of directors in criminal proceedings.
This applies in particular to constellations with business or compliance-related issues as well as proceedings with professional or regulatory interfaces.
We also represent injured parties in criminal proceedings, in particular in the constitution of private plaintiffs and in the enforcement of claims for damages and compensation.
In procedural terms, the role of the injured party differs significantly from that of the accused. We clarify in each individual case which participation rights are appropriate to exercise.
As part of an initial meeting, we clarify responsibility, the status of the process and strategic options. We examine which short-term steps are appropriate and how the next steps can be structured.
Our law firm specializes in criminal law and commercial criminal law – but a criminal conviction rarely remains without consequences in other areas of law. Consequences under employment law, administrative measures or reclaims under social security law are typical follow-up issues that we take into account in our specialized advice.
Social security law →
If a person is convicted under criminal law for fraud or unlawful social benefits, they not only face criminal sanctions, but also reclaims and reductions in social security benefits. More on this in the section Social security law.
Road traffic law – Administrative measures →
Criminal convictions, especially in road traffic, can lead to administrative measures such as driving disqualifications or driving bans. Details in the section Administrative measures in road traffic.
Contract law – employment law → Criminal proceedings against employees or managers can also have consequences under employment law, such as dismissals or claims for damages. Find out more at Employment law.
Lawyer for criminal law – We support you every step of the way
Call our law firm in Winterthur on +41 52 222 01 20or make an appointment online for an initial consultation.
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Our office will be closed over the holidays.
We will be available for you again from Monday, January 5, 2026.
We wish you happy holidays and a happy new year!
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