Criminal defence lawyer in Berlin

Welcome to the website of Steffen Dietrich, a criminal defence lawyer based in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin. 

Steffen Dietrich specialises in criminal law, and has been working exclusively as a defence lawyer for many years. Dietrich acts for his clients in Berlin, Brandenburg and all across Germany.

The office is centrally located in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district

Steffen Dietrich’s office is located centrally in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district, directly opposite the Görlitzer Bahnhof U-Bahn station.

Steffen Dietrich is an impassioned defence lawyer 

For Steffen Dietrich, the legal profession requires a high level of specialisation. Only this way can he meet the legitimate needs of his clients. That’s why Dietrich consciously decided against representing clients in a wide range of legal fields, and limits his activity to criminal defence. 

Free consultation with Steffen Dietrich

For Steffen Dietrich, trust and cooperation with his client is vital for an effective defence. If an open exchange between client and lawyer is possible, a positive outcome can often be reached. A strained relationship between client and lawyer will often have a negative impact on the client’s interests. 

If you are accused of having committed a crime, especially if you have received a court summons to appear as a defendant or have been indicted, Steffen Dietrich will offer you the opportunity to have a free consultation. 

After this consultation, you can entrust Dietrich with your defence. 

Your most important rights 

Nobody is safe from being a suspect in a preliminary investigation, from receiving a penalty order or an indictment, or even from being arrested. Investigation methods such as a search of your property or your place of work represent a significant encroachment on your personal privacy. As a suspect you have various rights that you should understand and exercise. Any lawyer experienced in criminal law will recommend that you do not make any statements to the police, prosecution or court without prior consultation with your defence lawyer. As a suspect you are not obliged to disclose any detailed information to law enforcement authorities. 

Silence is not an admission of guilt! 

Not the police nor the prosecution nor the court are allowed to cast your decision to remain silent in a negative light. Any statement you give by mistake, however, will probably have a negative impact, even after it has been corrected. The best defence strategy in criminal proceedings can often be determined only once the files have been inspected. That’s why a statement should only be made by the defence lawyer once this inspection has taken place. This ensures that the best outcome can be achieved. 

Legal assistance from a criminal law specialist 

According to Article 137 of the German Code of Criminal Procedure, you are entitled to the assistance of a lawyer at any stage of the proceedings. Your defence lawyer may be present at any interrogation or questioning conducted by the police, the prosecution or the court to which you have been summoned to appear as a defendant. 

If you have any further questions or are looking for a defence lawyer, please get in contact using the information above to arrange an appointment with Steffen Dietrich. 

In urgent cases, such as an arrest or a search of your property or place of work, please don’t hesitate to call the emergency number listed above outside of office hours.