A defence that does
not waver.
When criminal proceedings begin, the quality of your defence counsel is the single most consequential decision you will make. We intervene from the first moment — garde à vue to verdict.
Criminal proceedings in France move quickly and the consequences of inadequate representation are severe. From the moment you are summoned or placed in garde à vue, you have the right to counsel — and exercising that right immediately is critical.
Maître Lucien and our criminal defence team appear before the Tribunal correctionnel, the Tribunal criminel, and the Cour d'appel de Lyon. We are available 24 hours a day for urgent interventions.
Areas We Handle
Garde à Vue Assistance
We intervene from the first hour of police custody — advising you on your rights, attending interviews, and ensuring no statement is made without considered legal counsel.
Criminal Investigation (Instruction)
If you are placed under formal investigation (mis en examen), we manage your engagement with the examining magistrate and contest any unjustified measures, including pre-trial detention.
Trial Defence
Thorough preparation, strategic case analysis, and forceful advocacy at trial — whether before the Tribunal correctionnel or, in serious matters, the Cour d'assises.
Appeals & Post-Conviction
We challenge convictions and sentences before the Cour d'appel and, where necessary, the Cour de cassation. We also advise on sentence arrangements and release conditions.
Corporate Criminal Liability
Defence of companies and executives facing criminal prosecution for fraud, corruption, workplace accidents, environmental offences, and financial crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
You have the right to be informed of the reason for your detention, to contact a family member, to be examined by a doctor, and — crucially — to consult with a lawyer immediately. Do not answer questions before speaking with counsel.
Our criminal team is reachable around the clock for urgent matters. We attend garde à vue interviews throughout the Lyon metropolitan area and, where necessary, further afield.
Yes. All decisions of the Tribunal correctionnel and Cour d'assises may be appealed to the Cour d'appel. The appeal must generally be lodged within 10 days of the judgment. We assess the grounds and prospects of appeal rigorously before advising.
Ready to speak with counsel?
Every mandate begins with a confidential consultation. Tell us your situation — we will tell you, plainly, what the law can achieve for you.