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Criminal defence lawyer based in Berlin and covering Germany.

As a lawyer with many years of experience specialising in criminal law, I defend and advise my clients on criminal charges of all kinds. 

The needs and interests of my clients are my top priority. I take time to listen and fully understand their concerns and answer all their questions. I fight for the rights of my clients with a robust and personalised defence strategy.

Criminal
defence lawyer

Years of
experience

In Berlin and
Germany

Quick
appointments

Criminal
defence lawyer

Years of
experience

In Berlin and
Germany

Quick
appointments

Anwalt Strafrecht Fachanwalt für Strafrecht Strafverteidiger Rechtsanwältin Sandra Korzenski

Criminal defence lawyer based in Berlin and covering Germany.

As a lawyer with many years of experience specialising in criminal law, I defend and advise my clients on criminal charges of all kinds.

The needs and interests of my clients are my top priority. I take time to listen and fully understand their concerns and answer all their questions. I fight for the rights of my clients with a robust and personalised defence strategy.

Criminal
defence lawyer

Years of
experience

In Berlin and
Germany

Quick
appointments

Attorney specialisied in criminal law - dedicated solely to this area of practice

Since I passed the bar exam in 2014, I have been working exclusively as a lawyer specialising in criminal law. I hold the German title of Specialist Lawyer for Criminal Law (“Fachanwalt für Strafrecht”) and therefore only advise and defend my clients in criminal law, not in other areas of law. I have been involved in many high profile cases and am a trusted advisor to a wide range of individuals.

Throughout university and during my legal clerkship, my main focus was in criminal law and criminal proceedings. I worked for the public prosecutor’s office in Berlin, a criminal lawyer in New Zealand and Linklaters LLP, among others.

After initially working for several years with experienced lawyers in two renowned Berlin criminal law firms, I founded my own law firm specialising in criminal law in 2017.

In addition to my work as a lawyer, I am a lecturer in criminal law and criminal procedure law and support the Berlin Court of Appeal in training future lawyers, judges and public prosecutors.

Unterschrift Rechtsanwältin Sandra Korzenski Fachanwalt für Strafrecht und Dozentin

Lawyer for criminal law • Criminal Defense Lawyer • Lecturer

Anwalt Strafecht

Criminal law out of conviction

from criminal defence to preventive advice and representation of victims

General criminal law

From assault, insult and theft to fraud, general criminal law covers a wide range of offences under the German Criminal Code (StGB). As a lawyer specialising in criminal law, I will defend you against all criminal charges.

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General criminal law

From assault, insult and theft to fraud, general criminal law covers a wide range of offences under the German Criminal Code (StGB). As a lawyer specialising in criminal law, I will defend you against all criminal charges.

Learn more

White collar crime and tax criminal law

New regulations and the tightening of existing provisions mean that entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly risky. Preventive advice and defence by a criminal law specialist is therefore advisable.

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White collar crime and tax criminal law

New regulations and the tightening of existing provisions mean that entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly risky. Preventive advice and defence by a criminal law specialist is therefore advisable.

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Sexual criminal law

Hardly any other criminal offence can ruin a person's reputation and life so quickly and for so long. My primary goal as a criminal lawyer is therefore to bring proceedings to an end as quickly and discreetly as possible.

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Sexual criminal law

Hardly any other criminal offence can ruin a person's reputation and life so quickly and for so long. My primary goal as a criminal lawyer is therefore to bring proceedings to an end as quickly and discreetly as possible.

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Narcotics criminal law

Despite the partial legalisation of cannabis, in specific cases you still face significant prison sentences for the possession, purchase and, above all, sale of cannabis or other drugs. As a specialised criminal defence lawyer, I can help.

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Narcotics criminal law

Despite the partial legalisation of cannabis, in specific cases you still face significant prison sentences for the possession, purchase and, above all, sale of cannabis or other drugs. As a specialised criminal defence lawyer, I can help.

Learn more

Juvenile
criminal law

Are you between 14 and 18 years old, or at least under 21, and accused of a criminal offence? Or are you the concerned parent of a young person who is being investigated for a criminal offence? A criminal law lawyer can help.

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Juvenile
criminal law

Are you between 14 and 18 years old, or at least under 21, and accused of a criminal offence? Or are you the concerned parent of a young person who is being investigated for a criminal offence? A criminal law lawyer can help.

Learn more

Felony law

If being accused of a felony like murder or manslauter, it is particularly important to ensure the best possible defense. After all, the severity of the crime comes along with a possible severe sentence; i.e. life imprisonment in the case of a murder conviction.

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Felony law

If being accused of a felony like murder or manslauter, it is particularly important to ensure the best possible defense. After all, the severity of the crime comes along with a possible severe sentence; i.e. life imprisonment in the case of a murder conviction.

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Medical
criminal law

In times of advancing medical possibilities, the demands on medical staff are increasing, as are the expectations of patients. If these are not met, help for medical professionals from a criminal defence lawyer is often necessary.

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Medical
criminal law

In times of advancing medical possibilities, the demands on medical staff are increasing, as are the expectations of patients. If these are not met, help for medical professionals from a criminal defence lawyer is often necessary.

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Cyber crime and IT criminal law

The digital revolution poses new challenges, and legislation and case law are lagging behind the rapidly growing IT sector. Only professional criminal defence by a criminal lawyer can help here.

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Cyber crime and IT criminal law

The digital revolution poses new challenges, and legislation and case law are lagging behind the rapidly growing IT sector. Only professional criminal defence by a criminal lawyer can help here.

Learn more

Environmental criminal law

Sustainability, environmental protection and nature conservation are important social goals. Criminal and administrative offence provisions are increasingly being used to implement them. I will defend you against accusations of environmental offences.

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Environmental criminal law

Sustainability, environmental protection and nature conservation are important social goals. Criminal and administrative offence provisions are increasingly being used to implement them. I will defend you against accusations of environmental offences.

Learn more

Custodial matters

Arrest and pre-trial detention represent massive encroachments on the liberty and rights of the person concerned. Fast and effective criminal defence is necessary here; that is why you can reach me as a lawyer for criminal law around the clock in an emergency.

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Custodial matters

Arrest and pre-trial detention represent massive encroachments on the liberty and rights of the person concerned. Fast and effective criminal defence is necessary here; that is why you can reach me as a lawyer for criminal law around the clock in an emergency.

Learn more

Public defence

Everyone, regardless of their income, should have the right to a committed and professional criminal defence lawyer. That's why, in suitable cases, I work as a public defence attorney also known as court-appointed lawyer ("Pflichtverteidger").

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Public defence

Everyone, regardless of their income, should have the right to a committed and professional criminal defence lawyer. That's why, in suitable cases, I work as a public defence attorney also known as court-appointed lawyer ("Pflichtverteidger").

Learn more

Representation of crime victims and witnesses

Are you a witness in a criminal proceeding or a victim of a criminal offence? Only by instructing a lawyer can you actively participate in the proceedings and the main hearing, asserting your rights and making your voice heard.

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Representation of crime victims and witnesses

Are you a witness in a criminal proceeding or a victim of a criminal offence? Only by instructing a lawyer can you actively participate in the proceedings and the main hearing, asserting your rights and making your voice heard.

Learn more

General criminal law

From assault, insult and theft to fraud, general criminal law covers a wide range of offences under the German Criminal Code (StGB). As a lawyer specialising in criminal law, I will defend you against all criminal charges.

Learn more

White collar crime and tax criminal law

New regulations and the tightening of existing provisions mean that entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly risky. Preventive advice and defence by a criminal law specialist is therefore advisable.

Learn more

Sexual criminal law

Hardly any other criminal offence can ruin a person’s reputation and life so quickly and for so long. My primary goal as a criminal lawyer is therefore to bring proceedings to an end as quickly and discreetly as possible.

Learn more

Narcotics criminal law

Despite the partial legalisation of cannabis, in specific cases you still face significant prison sentences for the possession, purchase and, above all, sale of cannabis or other drugs. As a specialised criminal defence lawyer, I can help.

Learn more

Juvenile
criminal law

Are you between 14 and 18 years old, or at least under 21, and accused of a criminal offence? Or are you the concerned parent of a young person who is being investigated for a criminal offence? A criminal law lawyer can help.

Learn more

Felony law

If being accused of a felony like murder or manslauter, it is particularly important to ensure the best possible defense. After all, the severity of the crime comes along with a possible severe sentence; i.e. life imprisonment in the case of a murder conviction.

Learn more

Medical
criminal law

In times of advancing medical possibilities, the demands on medical staff are increasing, as are the expectations of patients. If these are not met, help for medical professionals from a criminal defence lawyer is often necessary.

Learn more

Cyber crime and IT criminal law

The digital revolution poses new challenges, and legislation and case law are lagging behind the rapidly growing IT sector. Only professional criminal defence by a criminal lawyer can help here.

Learn more

Environmental criminal law

Sustainability, environmental protection and nature conservation are important social goals. Criminal and administrative offence provisions are increasingly being used to implement them. I will defend you against accusations of environmental offences.

Learn more

Custodial matters

Arrest and pre-trial detention represent massive encroachments on the liberty and rights of the person concerned. Fast and effective criminal defence is necessary here; that is why you can reach me as a lawyer for criminal law around the clock in an emergency.

Learn more

Public defence

Everyone, regardless of their income, should have the right to a committed and professional criminal defence lawyer. That’s why, in suitable cases, I work as a public defence attorney also known as court-appointed lawyer (“Pflichtverteidger”).

Learn more

Representation of crime victims and witnesses

Are you a witness in a criminal proceeding or a victim of a criminal offence? Only by instructing a lawyer can you actively participate in the proceedings and the main hearing, asserting your rights and making your voice heard.

Learn more
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First steps
what you can do

If you, or a person close to you, are under criminal investigation, follow these steps:

1.

Exercise your right to remain silent

2.

Stay calm

3.

Contact me

In these cases, you should get in touch with a lawyer for criminal law.

Criminal investigations

You are being investigated on suspicion of a criminal offence. You have received a summons for questioning or a hearing form, called “Anhörungsbogen”.

Indictment or penalty order

You have received a bill of indictment (“Anklageschrift), penalty order (“Strafbefehl”) or other mail from the police, public prosecutor’s office or court.

Arrest

You, family or friends have been arrested or remanded in custody.

Search warrant

The police are at your door and want to search you, your home, car or office.

Important!

Searches and arrests require rapid action. In such emergencies, you can reach me 24/7 on my emergency mobile number.

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Blog

This blog post explains how to find the right lawyer and why you are in good hands with a criminal law specialist if you have criminal law problems.
You ask yourself: What does a criminal defense lawyer cost? I will inform you about the costs you will incur and explain why you should not save money at the wrong end.

My philosophy

Cornerstones of my work

My goals

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