Criminal Defence Lawyers in Italy

Giambrone & Partners criminal defence lawyers  can assist individuals in the UK if they have been arrested in Italy or are a  victim of assault in Italy.  

Giambrone & Partners has experienced Italian criminal defence lawyers that represent foreign nationals across Italy. Our lawyers speak a range of other languages, such as Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish speanking lawyers and are readily available to offer immediate assistance to non-Italian speakers at their time of distress.  Every effort will be made to resolve a matter by negotiation with the relevant authorities in order to keep the matter out of court. We use our experience to reduce the seriousness of charges brought against clients who are at their most vulnerable in a foreign country.

In Italy, the criminal procedures are inquisitory, meaning the judge will cross-examine the witnesses to gather evidence, in contrast to the contentious or accusatory procedure in England and Wales where the judge is neutral and the prosecution and defence lawyers put forward the arguments for and against the defendant and a jury decides the outcome. 

As in most continental countries, an investigating magistrate conducts an impartial judicial inquiry and as a judicial officer, he is endowed with wide powers of arrest, preventive detention, search and seizure, etc., to aid him in his investigations. The results of his investigations, embodied in written documents, have a profound influence at the trial. The trial procedure, too, is essentially inquisitory in Italy.

Although the prosecutor and defence counsel are on hand to protect the interests of the client they represent, they do not dominate the trial as they do in the United Kingdom.  An Italian criminal trial is actually conducted by the presiding judge, who must ascertain the real facts in every case. 

Giambrone & Partner’s criminal lawyers have represented clients at trial in a considerable number of cases, including:

• manslaughter and serious sexual offences
• drug trafficking
• medical malpractice
• illegal immigration
• serious road traffic offences

Sky News, BBC Live and Reuters approached Giambrone & Partners for an opinion on the Amanda Knox murder trial and subsequent appeals.

Many people, once they come under the scrutiny of the police, are unaware that they have committed a crime and are not aware that they may go to prison. If you are suspected of a crime, whether you are innocent or guilty, you need to contact a criminal defence lawyer if you are overseas, Most importantly your lawyer must also speak your language to ensure that you are properly informed and fully understand what is happening.

Our Italian Criminal Defence Department is ready to help you by providing both expert legal advice and specialist criminal defence services.

You do not have to proceed with a police interview or submit to any other police procedures without representation of a lawyer. We offer:

• advice and assistance on criminal proceeding
• legal aid during questioning at the police station
• full legal representation at all court levels

All of our experienced lawyers aim to protect the rights of the suspect.

Contact Us

If you require further information or advice from our team of specialist lawyers, please contact a member of our Client Relations Team by:

• completing the online enquiry form here 
• emailing us at clientservice@giambronelaw.com
• calling us on +44 (0)207 183 9482