Getting arrested in a foreign country is a serious matter and warrants immediate legal support. Our team of international extradition defense lawyers supports clients worldwide facing extradition. On many occasions, detention in a foreign country is related to problems with documentation, visa or misuse or loss of passports. However, in other cases, an arrest might be made because of a pending legal issue in the country of arrival or because of an Interpol Notice. Regardless of the reason for the detention, our team ensures that your rights are protected along the way and assists you in contesting an extradition order or removing an Interpol Red Notice against you.

Being arrested and detained in a foreign country is a very unsettling situation for the person concerned. For anyone who finds themselves in such a situation, it is important to remain calm. You should refrain from making any statements or attempts to explain yourself. Any statement you make could be taken against you. The risk of making an incriminating statement is greatly increased when there are language differences. This also applies to written documents, which should not be signed if there is any uncertainty. Request the opportunity to contact legal counsel. In international cases, it is of utmost importance to obtain competent legal counsel with experience in this area.

At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, we have incomparable experience in handling these situations. Furthermore, we work in close cooperation with highly regarded law firms from all over the world. Due to our flexible communication methods and intercultural understanding, we can manage large teams of international lawyers. Whenever necessary, we travel abroad to assist our clients personally to ensure that their rights are protected.

The importance of professional legal advice cannot be overestimated. Without legal assistance, there is a risk of unknowingly weakening one’s own position due to procedural errors or issuing incriminating statements. This is all the more true in international cases, as those affected are often confronted with language barriers and a foreign legal system. Seeking legal assistance is not an admission of guilt; it is merely a tool to ensure that the rights of those affected are protected.

Our lawyers are available around the clock and support clients on site by coordinating consular assistance and organising the defence locally. We contact our network of international criminal defence lawyers to benefit from the local expertise of our colleagues. This allows us to immediately secure evidence and interview witnesses on site.

In the event of imminent extradition, our extradition law team checks whether all the requirements for extradition proceedings have been met and, if necessary, lodges urgent appeals.

On some occasions, cooperation with the authorities may help your situation. To figure out what is best for you and your case, our team will analyse the details of your case. Thanks to our extensive experience, our lawyers know how to assist our clients in getting out of detention as soon as possible. If you find yourself in such a situation, please do not hesitate to contact our extradition team.

Detention in a foreign country is often based on an extradition request or an Interpol Red Notice. The specific regulations governing extradition proceedings vary from state to state. A comprehensive understanding of these differences is crucial for a successful defense strategy. For this reason, we work closely with teams of highly qualified extradition lawyers from different countries.

Our lawyers will analyze evidence and examine thoroughly whether your rights are being upheld in the extradition proceedings, whether there are any obstacles to extradition and which legal remedies against the extradition request are likely to be successful.

Knowing your options and being aware of your rights is essential to ensure you are protected. Due to the speed at which extradition proceedings can happen, it is necessary to be advised by an experienced extradition lawyer as soon as possible. Our team of extradition lawyers is constantly available to assist you and thanks to our experience and extensive knowledge, we can successfully handle extradition proceedings worldwide. Together we will place you in the best possible position to fight your case successfully.

Below, you will find list of the most frequently asked questions about our services with regard to International extradition defense. If you have any further questions about our Extradition Defense or about our law firm in general, you can contact us at any time.