24 June 2025
Criminal Lawyers in Croatia
Get support and legal assistance in criminal defense matters from our specialized criminal attorneys in Croatia.
In Croatia, we provide professional legal representation through our experienced criminal defense attorneys. Our Croatian law firm covers a wide spectrum of criminal cases, including: financial fraud, violent crimes, drug-related offenses, theft, corruption, and more. Our professional team handles criminal cases with a personalized approach and offers effective legal strategies.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Cases in which our Croatian criminal lawyers can represent you | – financial crimes, – drug offences, – bribery & fraud, – extradition, – cybercrimes, – corruption, and many more. |
Applicable laws in Croatia | – Criminal Code in Croatia, – Criminal Procedure Act |
About the Criminal Code in Croatia | Covers criminal offences & sanctions and more. |
| Criminal Procedure Act | Covers the proceedings in crime offences, starting from the arrest of a person accused of crimes. |
| Representation in drug offences | We offer: – legal advice, – representation in the court of law, – tailored defence strategies. |
| We represent in case of tax fraud (YES/NO) | YES |
| Legal advice for road traffic offences | We represent clients accused of drink driving offences in Croatia. |
| Extradition cases | We assist and represent foreigners in extradition cases in Croatia. |
| Representation in homicide cases | Provided by our criminal lawyers in Croatia. |
| Prohibition of criminal legislation applicable to minors | The legislation does not apply to minors below 14 years of age. |
| Legal advice for Croatians accused of crimes overseas (YES/NO) | YES |
| Representation in money laundering cases | Yes, including for crimes involving organized crime groups in Croatia or abroad. |
| Illegal immigration | Legal counseling is offered to our clients accused of such illegal trespassing in Croatia. |
| Representation for public persons accused of crimes in Croatia | For cases involving corruption, bribery, and evasion. Immediate legal assistance is offered by our Croatian criminal lawyers. |
| Why work with our criminal attorneys in Croatia | You can benefit from: – personalized defence strategies, – prompt legal advice, – representation during court – proceedings, and many more. |
Criminal cases our lawyers handle
Criminal cases in Croatia are regulated under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Croatia, in its current version (Official Gazette 125/2011) in force since January 1st, 2013. Based on the extensive experience provided by our criminal lawyers in Croatia, we include a broad range of criminal cases that we cover:
- drug offenses (possession, use of drugs, trafficking);
- property crimes (theft, robbery, burglary);
- violent crimes (assault, homicide);
- weapon-related crimes (illegal possession or trafficking);
- cybercrime (online fraud).
Find support from our Croatian criminal defense attorneys in handling any of the cases mentioned above, whether you are facing ongoing investigations or first accusations in criminal cases.
Legal support for corporate crimes
Whether it is a case of corporate misconduct or economic crimes, our Croatian criminal lawyers offer legal support to business owners, corporate executives or employees facing corporate crime cases, such as:
- tax fraud or evasion;
- corruption;
- bribery;
- authority abuse;
- embezzlement and financial misconduct;
- corporate regulations violation.
Our experienced Croatian criminal attorneys can provide strategic defense in court proceedings and negotiation, maintaining an effective communication with both clients and regulatory bodies.
How our lawyers operate in criminal matters
Assisting both individual and corporate entities confronting criminal proceedings, our law firm in Croatia offers:
- legal representation covering all stages of court proceedings;
- legal consultations based on confidentiality;
- creating defense strategies customized for specific investigations;
- effective collaboration with law enforcement and investigators.
Benefit from the legal support offered by our specialized criminal defense attorneys in Croatia in any criminal offense you encounter.
Regulatory base for criminal cases in Croatia
Our experienced criminal attorneys in Croatia operate under two key criminal law bases in this country:
- the Criminal Code of the Republic of Croatia (Kazneni zakon) with the latest update in Official Gazette 136/2025 (in force since November 13, 2025) for the “Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code”. The Criminal Code regulates violent crimes, financial and economic crimes, drug-related crimes and more;
- the Criminal Procedure Act (Zakon o kaznenom postupku) first adopted on December 15th, 2008. This act mainly deals with court jurisdiction, public prosecution and defense, trials and sanctions. Latest amending text was published in Official Gazette 13/2026 (February 6, 2026) as the Act to amend and supplement the Criminal Procedure Act.
Crime rate data in Croatia
Based on recent data, we can observe crime trends in Croatia:
- The general level of crime in Croatia is considered very low with a score of 19.17 (out of the maximum of 100);
- The drug-related crimes are considered low with a 31.77 score;
- The property-related crimes are low with a 30.54 score;
- The corruption and bribery crimes are high with a 67.57 score.
Furthermore, our law firm in Croatia offers a wide range of legal services. For example, if you are interested in immigration to Croatia, our specialized immigration attorneys are at your disposal.
Do not hesitate to contact us for assistance and legal procedures in criminal defense matters happening in Croatia.