English-Speaking Lawyer in Nuremberg – Criminal Defence & Family Law
Dzevdet Fetahi LL.M. is a certified specialist lawyer (Fachanwalt) for criminal law and for family law in Nuremberg, Germany. Experienced, committed and strictly confidential – in English, German, Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian.
- Specialist in Criminal LawFachanwalt für Strafrecht
- Specialist in Family LawFachanwalt für Familienrecht
- Five languagesEnglish, German, Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian
- Former judgeExperience from both sides of the bench
Legal advice you understand – in your language
Facing criminal proceedings or a divorce in a foreign country is stressful enough. You need a lawyer who explains German law clearly and fights for your interests.
As a Fachanwalt – the German title for a lawyer certified as a specialist by the bar association – I advise and represent clients in criminal law and in family law. The title requires proven theoretical knowledge, extensive practical experience and annual further training.
Before practising as a lawyer in Germany, I served as a judge for three years. I therefore know court proceedings from the inside – and how judges, prosecutors and opposing counsel think.
- Certified specialist in criminal law and in family law
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Advice in English, German, Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian
- Central office in Nuremberg, 5 minutes’ walk from the central station
Criminal defence lawyer and family lawyer in Nuremberg
Two practice areas, two specialist titles – for private clients from Germany and abroad.
Criminal Defence
I defend you at every stage of criminal proceedings – from a police summons, search or arrest to trial and appeal. A particular focus is on drug offences under the German Narcotics Act (BtMG).
Criminal defence →Family Law
Separation, divorce, child and spousal support, custody and contact – including international families and marriages with a foreign element. My aim is workable solutions, especially in the interest of the children.
Family law →Police summons
Received a summons or a letter from the police? You do not have to make a statement. Call a defence lawyer first.
Learn more →Drug offences
Defence against allegations under the Narcotics Act (BtMG) and the Cannabis Act (KCanG).
Learn more →Divorce in Germany
How divorce works in Germany: separation year, procedure, costs and pension equalisation.
Learn more →Child & spousal support
Calculation under the Düsseldorf Table, separation and post-divorce maintenance.
Learn more →Custody & contact
Parental responsibility and contact arrangements after separation – with the child’s welfare in mind.
Learn more →Get in touch
Call +49 911 8019262-7 or send us an online enquiry.
Learn more →An English-speaking lawyer in Nuremberg for expats and international families
Many people in Nuremberg, Fürth and Erlangen live, study or work in Germany without being fluent in German legal language – international employees, students, expats and binational couples. When the police get in touch, or when a marriage breaks down, it is essential to understand every step and every document.
I explain the German legal system in plain English, take care of all communication with the police, the public prosecutor, the courts and the other side, and make sure that nothing gets lost in translation. Correspondence with German authorities and courts is, of course, conducted in German.
Criminal defence lawyer in Nuremberg
In criminal matters, the golden rule is: say nothing about the allegations and contact a defence lawyer immediately. Many proceedings can be ended during the investigation stage – before charges are ever brought. More about criminal defence →
Family lawyer in Nuremberg
Divorce and support cases involving foreign nationals raise additional questions: Which country’s law applies? Which court has jurisdiction? Will a German divorce be recognised in your home country? More about family law →
Your lawyer in Nuremberg, Fürth, Erlangen and Middle Franconia
Our office is centrally located at Gleißbühlstraße 7, 90402 Nuremberg (Nürnberg), about a five-minute walk from Nuremberg Central Station. We represent clients from Nuremberg and the entire metropolitan region – including Fürth, Erlangen, Schwabach, Zirndorf, Stein, Lauf an der Pegnitz, Hersbruck, Feucht, Roth and Neumarkt – before the local courts, in particular the Nuremberg Local Court (Amtsgericht), the Nuremberg-Fürth Regional Court (Landgericht) and the Nuremberg Higher Regional Court (Oberlandesgericht).
Frequently asked questions
Do you advise in English?
Yes. Dzevdet Fetahi advises and represents clients in English as well as in German, Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian. Court proceedings and correspondence with German authorities are conducted in German.
I have received a police summons – what should I do?
As a suspect (Beschuldigter), you are not obliged to attend a police interview or to make any statement about the allegations. Exercise your right to remain silent and contact a criminal defence lawyer, who will first request access to the case file.
Can I get divorced in Germany if I am not German?
In many cases, yes – for example if you or your spouse habitually reside in Germany. Which law applies to the divorce itself can depend on your situation and on any choice of law. I will check this for you.
What is a Fachanwalt?
A Fachanwalt is a German lawyer certified by the bar association as a specialist in a particular field after proving special theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience. Annual further training is mandatory.
How much does a lawyer cost in Germany?
Fees are based on the German Lawyers’ Remuneration Act (RVG) or an individual fee agreement. I will inform you transparently about the expected costs in advance. Legal expenses insurance may cover costs; on low incomes, state legal aid may be available.
Need a lawyer in Nuremberg?
Call or email us – we will get back to you as quickly as possible. Advice in English, German, Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian.