Updated April 2025 

When you search for a criminal defense lawyer, you need more than a name — you need firepower. Based in Paris 17, just steps from the Paris Judicial Court, Maître Nicolas PAGANELLI offers strategic, international-grade defense for individuals and companies facing complex criminal charges in France.

From white-collar prosecutions to cross-border narcotics and Interpol red notices, your defense must match the stakes.

🔍 What Makes a Criminal Defense Lawyer Truly Effective?

• Immediate responsiveness during police custody (GAV), day or night.
• Strategic pre-charge interventions to avoid prosecution entirely.
• Mastery of nullities and procedural defenses, particularly in financial crime cases.
• Fluent collaboration with foreign firms (UK, UAE, Switzerland) in cross-border proceedings.
• Courtroom presence that commands attention in Paris’s most sensitive tribunals.

⚖️ Real-Life Example: From Custody to Dismissal

Spring 2025: A U.S. executive was detained at CDG airport for suspected bribery linked to African mining contracts. Within 72 hours, we challenged the arrest procedure and exposed contradictions in the French MLA (Mutual Legal Assistance) request. The client was released without charge — a result that only comes from surgical legal precision.

📍 Based in Paris, Active Worldwide

Whether you are facing charges in France, or your company is under EU investigation, working with a Paris-based criminal defense lawyer who knows both the judicial culture and international strategy is crucial. My firm, cited by Forbes France and recommended by top-tier legal directories, is built for these cases.

👉 Need urgent legal advice? Looking for trusted representation in France? Contact my office today for a confidential consultation.

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