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Criminal Defense

Tenacious defense when the stakes are highest.

Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Tenacious defense when the stakes are highest.

A criminal charge can alter the course of your life. Our criminal defense attorneys provide aggressive, skilled representation from the moment of arrest through trial and appeal. We scrutinise every piece of evidence, challenge every procedural error, and fight relentlessly to protect your rights and your future.

Common Questions

What should I do if I am arrested?

Exercise your right to remain silent and immediately request an attorney. Do not speak to police without legal counsel present.

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanour?

Felonies are more serious offences carrying potential prison sentences over one year. Misdemeanours carry lesser penalties but can still have significant consequences.

Criminal Defense

What We Cover

Our Criminal Defense Services

Federal criminal defense
White-collar crime defense
Drug charges & trafficking
DUI & vehicular offences
Violent crime defense
Appeals & post-conviction relief

Results

Case Results

Acquittal

Full acquittal on federal drug trafficking charges after trial.

Charges Dropped

All charges dismissed after pre-trial motion challenging unlawful search.

Sentence Reduced

White-collar fraud sentence reduced by 60% on appeal.

Why Wegg

Why Choose Us for Criminal Defense

  • Former prosecutors on our team — we know how the other side thinks
  • Available 24/7 for arrests and emergencies
  • Meticulous evidence review and procedural challenge strategy
  • Hundreds of matters resolved through dismissal, acquittal, or reduced charges

Common Questions

Exercise your right to remain silent and immediately request an attorney. Do not speak to police without legal counsel present.
Felonies are more serious offences carrying potential prison sentences over one year. Misdemeanours carry lesser penalties but can still have significant consequences.

The Team

Attorneys in Criminal Defense

Thorsten Scherer

Real Estate Law · Criminal Defense

Thorsten Scherer

Partner

Thorsten's board-certified expertise and precise strategy has earned him a reputation for outstanding outcomes in real estate transactions and high-stakes criminal defense matters. He brings a methodical, research-driven approach that consistently delivers results for his clients.

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Hansi Schultz

Criminal Defense · Business Litigation

Hansi Schultz

Associate Partner

A former federal prosecutor with eight years in the Staatsanwaltschaft Berlin, Hansi brings rare insider knowledge to white-collar defense and complex commercial disputes. His courtroom record speaks for itself: a track record of acquittals, dismissals, and favourable verdicts in high-profile federal matters.

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Address

Unter den Linden 21 10117 Berlin, Germany

Phone

+49 7836 638215

Email

contact@steinwegglaw.com

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