Practical guide for foreign researchers in Spain 2006

16. Legal assistance

It is important to remember that all foreigners (both EU and non-EU citizens) staying in Spain are subject to Spanish law. In case of any legal problems, it is advisable to turn to a lawyer. Every person arrested on Spanish territory has the right to assistance by a lawyer in all police and legal proceedings. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, a legal aid lawyer will be appointed to you by the state.

In case of problems with justice, you should immediately contact your embassy. They can provide you with a list of lawyers than speak your language.

Embassies of EEA countries and Switzerland in Spain:

COUNTRY	TELEPHONE	WEB PAGE
Germany	91 577 90 00	www.embajada-alemania.es
Belgium	91 577 63 00
Austria	91 556 53 15 / 556 54 03
Denmark	91 431 84 45	www.embajadadinamarca.es
Finland	91 319 61 72	www.finlandia.es
France	91 423 89 00	www.ambafrance-es.org/
Greece	91 564 46 53	www.embajada-online.com/embajada-de-Grecia-en-Espana-P70C4E166.htm
Ireland	91 436 40 93	www.embajada-online.com/Irlanda-P86.htm
Iceland (Honorary Consulate in Vizcaya)	94 431 50 13	www.embajada-online.com/embajada-de-Islandia-en-Espana-P81C4E166.htm
Italy	91 423 33 00	www.ambitaliamadrid.org/
Luxemburg	91 435 91 64 / 435 92 26	www.embajada-online.com/Luxemburgo-P108.htm
Norway	91 310 31 16	www.emb-noruega.es
The Netherlands	91 353 75 00	www.embajadapaisesbajos.es
Portugal	91 728 49 60	www.embajadaportugal-madrid.org
United Kingdom	91 700 82 00	www.ukinspain.com
Sweden	91 702 20 00	www.embajadasuecia.es
Switzerland	91 436 39 60	www.eda.admin.ch/madrid_emb/s/home.html

For a complete list of the foreign embassies credited in Spain, please visit the web page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation www.mae.es or go to:
www.mae.es/documento/0/000/000/505/cuerpdiplo1.pdf
To contact the foreign consulates distributed over the national geography, go to:
www.mae.es/documento/0/000/000/516/listaconsul1.pdf

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