Criminal law in Berlin-Neukölln

Received a police summons?

Have you been summoned for police questioning as a suspect? Our lawyers will examine the allegation and advise you before you make any statement regarding the matter.

✓ Confidential and personal case review
✓ Quick assessment of your next steps
✓ Defense throughout the entire criminal proceedings

Received a police summons

Stay calm and take the right action

A summons raises many questions. The crucial thing is to first carefully classify your role and the specific allegation.

Summoned as a suspect

You are under investigation on suspicion of a criminal offense.

Statement to the police

Rash statements can affect the further course of the proceedings.

The deadline is approaching

Even with a short-notice appointment, the case should be examined first.

Allegation unclear

The summons often contains only little information about the status of the investigation.

Get in touch early

How to have your summons checked

1. Get in touch

Briefly describe when and in what capacity you were summoned.

Submit summons

Send the letter conveniently via the contact form.

3. Drop test

We are examining the allegation and discussing the appropriate course of action.

4. Coordinate defense

Upon request, we will handle the communication and further representation.

Legal representation

What does a police summons mean?

A police summons invites individuals to an interrogation. The document should state whether you are to be questioned as a suspect or as a witness. This distinction is essential for your rights and obligations.

As an accused person, you have the right to remain silent. Before you comment on the allegation, a legal review can help you better assess the situation and potential consequences. A criminal defense attorney can take over communication and request access to the case files.

Important: Summons from the police, the public prosecutor's office, and the court can trigger different obligations. Therefore, first have it checked which agency the letter is from.

In the first step

No rash statements

Anyone who does not know the contents of the investigative file is often unable to reliably assess the significance of individual questions or their own statements.

We are reviewing your case in detail.

What can be reviewed by a lawyer?

Your role in the proceedings

We are clarifying whether you were summoned as an accused person, a witness, or in another capacity.

Specific criminal charge

We classify which criminal offense is the subject of the investigation.

case file

After reviewing the case file, the existing evidence can be assessed on a more solid basis.

communication strategy

Together, it will be examined whether and in what form a statement could be useful.

Deadlines and appointment

We will review the letter and, upon request, handle the further communication.

Further procedure

You will receive a comprehensible assessment of the possible next procedural steps.

Not all summons are created equal

Defendant or witness?

Summons as a suspect

As a suspect, you do not have to incriminate yourself and may remain silent regarding the accusation. Whether you should follow a police summons depends on the specific situation.

Summons as a witness

Other obligations may apply to witnesses, especially if the summons is based on an order by the public prosecutor's office or originates from the public prosecutor's office or the court.

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Questions regarding the police summons

Do I have to go to the police as a suspect?

In the case of a purely police summons, suspects are generally under no obligation to appear at the appointment. The situation can be different with a summons issued by the public prosecutor's office or a court.

Should I testify to the police?

Defendants have the right to remain silent. Whether a later statement is advisable should only be decided after knowing the accusation and, if possible, the investigation file.

What happens if I don't show up?

What possible consequences there are depends on who invited you and in what capacity. The letter should therefore be carefully examined.

Can a lawyer cancel the appointment?

A commissioned lawyer can take over communication with the police and coordinate the further procedure.

What should I send to the law firm?

All pages of the summons as well as other correspondence related to the allegation are helpful.

Do I need to come to the office in person?

Initial contact and submission of the document are also possible by phone or digitally.

Have your case evaluated early.

Send us the summons and briefly describe the allegation. We will get back to you promptly.

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Your Lawyers

Lawyer

Michael
Majchrzak

With experience, strategic thinking, and personal commitment, I will reliably guide you through legal challenges and consistently advocate for your interests. Since 2024, also Lecturer and Instructor at TÜV Rheinland Akademie GmbH.

Focus areas
Traffic Law / Accident Claims

Languages
German / Polish / English

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Law studies at the European University Viadrina in
Frankfurt/Oder and at the Free University in Berlin (Unicert II and III)
Foreign Language Certificate (Polish Law)
Legal Internships at the Tiergarten District Court
Legal clerkship at the Kammergericht Berlin with the following stations:
- Regional Court Berlin (Chamber for Banking and Investment Matters)
- Public Prosecutor's Office Berlin (General Criminal Offenses and Drug Offenses)
- Senate Department for Urban Development and Environment, Traffic Management Berlin VLB (Legal Department – Policy Decisions)
- Law Firm Win & Husein
Freelance legal services at Yazici Law Firm
Admission to the Bar at the Bar Association of Berlin
Admitted to the bar in 2015
Since 10/2024 Lecturer and trainer for the course: Automotive accident appraiser for damages and valuation at TÜV Rheinland Akademie GmbH

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Selcuk
Sere

I support private individuals and companies with clear strategies, personal accessibility, and full commitment to the best possible solution for their concerns. A focus of my work is advising companies on compliance issues and international legal matters.

Focus areas
Criminal Law / Fine Procedures / Corporate Law

Languages
German / Turkish / English

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Law studies at the European University Viadrina in
Frankfurt/Oder and at Freie Universität Berlin (proof of
legal foreign language skills in
English/Verification of Foreign-Language Competency in Legal English
Legal internships at the Tiergarten Local Court and Grützmacher Law Firm
Legal clerkship at the Kammergericht Berlin with the following stations:
- Local Court Berlin-Neukölln (Division for Tenancy and Apartment Ownership Law)
- Public Prosecutor's Office Berlin (General Criminal Law)
- Senate Department for Urban Development and Environment at the Joint Higher Aviation Authority Berlin-Brandenburg LBB (Department for Aviation Oversight, Permits, and Reliability Verification)
- Law Firm Win & Husein
Admission to the Bar at the Bar Association of Berlin
Admitted to the bar in 2015