Our Approach
From First Contact to Case Review
Every engagement begins with trust. We handle your initial inquiry with complete confidentiality.
Confidential Submission
You describe your situation — a criminal charge you are facing, a human rights violation you have witnessed or experienced — through our contact form. Your message reaches us encrypted and is seen only by authorized firm members.
Personal Review
Dr. Burmeister or a senior member of the firm personally reviews every submission. We assess the nature of the matter, the urgency, and whether our firm is the right counsel for your case.
Next Steps
If we proceed, we arrange a confidential consultation at our Frankfurt office or by secure video conference. We discuss scope, strategy, fees, and your expectations. You are never obligated; this meeting is for mutual assessment.
Building a Criminal Defense Strategy
In criminal matters, we construct a defense tailored to your charges, your circumstances, and the strength of the state's evidence.
Thorough Evidence Review
We obtain and examine all materials: the indictment, police reports, witness statements, forensic findings, and any exculpatory evidence. We identify weaknesses, inconsistencies, and violations of procedure.
Independent Investigation
Where warranted, we conduct our own investigation. We interview witnesses, retain expert witnesses, and gather evidence that supports your defense — not to obstruct justice, but to ensure the court has the full picture.
Negotiation vs. Trial Assessment
We evaluate whether the prosecution's case can be successfully challenged in court, or whether negotiation — a plea to lesser charges, a reduced sentence, or dismissal on procedural grounds — serves your interests better. The choice is always yours, informed by our honest assessment.
Vigorous Representation
Whether in Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, or the courts of Hesse, we represent you with precision and force. We challenge improper evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and make every argument your defense requires. We know the judges, the prosecutors, and the procedural landscape — experience that counts.
Advancing Human Rights Cases
Human rights violations demand a different strategy: documentation, persistence, and coordination across borders and institutions.
Documentation & Evidence
We meticulously document violations: torture, unlawful detention, persecution based on identity or belief. We preserve testimony, medical records, and forensic evidence. This record becomes the foundation for proceedings before national courts and international bodies.
International Coordination
We bring cases before the European Court of Human Rights, the United Nations Human Rights Committee, and other international mechanisms. We work alongside counsel in other jurisdictions and coordinate strategy across borders to maximize pressure for justice and accountability.
Coalition Building
We partner with NGOs, advocacy organizations, and human rights networks. These alliances amplify your case, bring media attention, and create political leverage for settlement, reform, or protection. We do not litigate in isolation.
Long-Term Commitment
Human rights cases are rarely quick. We commit to the duration — sometimes years — to see victims through to resolution, remedy, or systemic change. Persistence is part of our method.
Confidentiality at Every Step
Your trust is the bedrock of our work. We protect it absolutely.
No Public Discussion
We do not discuss your case publicly, in the press, or with third parties — unless you explicitly authorize us to do so, and never without your consent in writing.
Attorney-Client Privilege
Every communication between you and our firm — your initial inquiry, strategy discussions, legal advice — is protected by attorney-client privilege. We will not disclose these communications to any authority or individual without your permission.
Sensitive Cases Handled with Discretion
We understand that criminal allegations and human rights testimony can carry profound personal, professional, and safety risks. We conduct our representation with the discretion your situation demands.
Ready to Begin
If you are facing criminal charges or have witnessed or experienced a human rights violation, we are here to listen and to help. Contact us in complete confidence.