Lawyer for criminal law – Central in Winterthur
Are you looking for a criminal defense lawyer in Winterthur? Our centrally located law firm specializes in defending criminal proceedings and offers competent support in all criminal law matters. Whether during a police interrogation, a house search or an indictment – our experienced criminal defense lawyers are at your side.
Thanks to our focus on criminal law, we have already successfully defended numerous clients. We know the procedures of the criminal prosecution authorities and courts inside out and use our specialist knowledge to protect your rights.
For case inquiries from new clients, your criminal lawyer will first conduct an initial consultation with you. This costs a flat rate of CHF 330 and, together with the case inspection, takes about an hour. We look forward to receiving your appointment request.
📌 Criminal defense at the highest level:
📌 Specialized advice in criminal traffic law:
📌 Experience in general criminal law:
📌 Victim representation & compensation:
In criminal law, there is often talk of “” – this refers to the right of every accused person to have a criminal defense lawyer present at the beginning of the criminal investigation. An early defense can be decisive for the further course of the proceedings.
📌 Your right to a criminal defense lawyer from the outset
Before the first interrogation, every accused person must be informed in a language they understand that they can consult a lawyer for their defense. This also applies to police questioning. (Art. 159 StPO, Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure)
📌 Who pays the lawyer’s costs?
The assumption of defense costs depends on several factors:
In many cases, the state covers the costs of the defense – either as an advance payment or full coverage. It is best to clarify the question of fees with your “lawyer of the first hour” right at the beginning.
📞 Secure your defense – contact your criminal law attorney early!
The term “public defender” is not provided for in Swiss criminal procedure law. Instead, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CPC) refers to an official defense. An official defense is ordered if an accused person is unable to bear the costs of the defense themselves or if the proceedings present particular legal or factual difficulties.
📌 When are you entitled to an official defense? (Art. 130 & 132 StPO)
An official defense counsel is appointed if:
✔ more than 10 days of pre-trial detention (incl. provisional arrest) have been imposed,
✔ a prison sentence of more than one year is imminent,
✔ the accused person cannot sufficiently safeguard their procedural rights,
✔ the case is complex in fact or in law,
✔ the accused person is not financially able to pay for a defense lawyer themselves.
📌 How do I apply for an official defense?
If you want or need an official defense, you can apply to the competent authority. Your criminal lawyer in Winterthur will be happy to assist you with the application and is available to you as an official defense counsel.
📞 Contact us – your criminal law lawyer will check your claim and help you further.
White-collar criminal law serves to protect trust in the market and the integrity of business life. It covers all criminal acts in the area of white-collar crime, which are often associated with high amounts of damage and complex investigation proceedings.
📌 Frequent accusations in commercial criminal law:
✔ Fraud & embezzlement (e.g. investment fraud, subsidy fraud, unfaithful management)
✔ Forgery of documents (e.g. falsified balance sheets, manipulated contract documents ) falsified balance sheets, manipulated contract documents)
✔ Corruption & bribery (e.g. acceptance of benefits, bribery in Switzerland and abroad)
✔ Money laundering & insider trading (e.g. illegal financial transactions, market manipulation)
Every year, white-collar crime in Switzerland causes losses amounting to several hundred million francs. Accordingly, the proceedings are often characterized by high offence and loss amounts, which leads to intensive investigations by public prosecutors and financial supervisory authorities.
🔹 Our expertise in white-collar criminal law:
As experienced lawyers, we represent you both as an accused person and as an aggrieved business partner or entrepreneur. We offer you strategic, discreet and assertive advice in all areas of white-collar criminal law.
📞 Contact your criminal law lawyer for a non-binding initial consultation – we are here to help!
oday, entrepreneurs and corporate bodies are quickly targeted by investigations under commercial criminal law. Failed business relationships, disputes with contractual partners or financial disputes often lead to criminal accusations – often prematurely and with far-reaching consequences.
📌 Risks of white-collar criminal proceedings:
✔ Lengthy criminal proceedings & severe sanctions (fines, prison sentences, asset forfeiture)
✔ High claims for damages (direct access to private assets possible)
✔ Professional bans & reputational damage (especially in the financial & business sector, for board members or managing directors)
Particularly in sensitive sectors such as the financial world or asset management, proceedings can have not only criminal but also economic consequences that threaten the existence of the company – up to and including a ban from the profession or the loss of a business license.
🔹 Secure competent defence at an early stage!
Early, strategic advice can help to minimize damage, ward off proceedings and avoid escalation.
📞 Contact us for a no-obligation initial consultation – your criminal law lawyer is at your side.
Our law firm specializes in comprehensive defence and advice in criminal law. We represent our clients at all stages of proceedings – from the initial police investigation through to trial and appeal proceedings.
📌 Representation before criminal authorities & courts
We defend you before all Swiss criminal prosecution authorities, district and higher courts as well as before federal instances, if necessary. Our experience extends to criminal proceedings in all cantons as well as cross-border cases.
📌 Immediate assistance & crisis intervention
Are you under investigation or facing a house search, arrest or interrogation by the police? We are available to you at all times in urgent criminal law matters and ensure that your rights are protected from the outset.
📌 Advice for companies & executives
In addition to traditional criminal defense, we also represent companies, board members and managing directors who are confronted with criminal allegations. In cases of white-collar crime, corruption or compliance violations, we offer preventive legal advice and defend you in official investigations.
📌 Criminal law support for victims & witnesses
We not only represent the accused, but also victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings. If you have been harmed by a criminal offense or have to testify as a witness in court, we will advise you and consistently enforce your rights.
📞 Contact us for a no-obligation initial consultation – your criminal law lawyer is at your side!
For new case inquiries, your criminal law attorney will first conduct an initial consultation. This takes approximately one hour, including a case review, and costs a flat rate of CHF 330. You can choose to have the initial meeting at our office, by video call or by telephone.
🔹 Your request: We discuss your case in detail and record the relevant facts.
🔹 Examination of the documents: Your documents, files and official decisions are analyzed.
🔹 Initial legal assessment: You receive a well-founded assessment of your legal options.
🔹 Strategy & recommendations for action: We explain how to proceed and give you specific recommendations.
🔹 Mandate: If further legal representation is necessary, we clarify the conditions, strategy and next steps.
📞 Contact us for an initial consultation – your criminal lawyer will help you enforce your claims!
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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