We're here for you! - Best Criminal Defense in Cologne

We're here for you—even when things get serious

A summons, a hearing questionnaire, an early-morning search: Criminal proceedings catch most people off guard. Suddenly, your reputation, your career, and sometimes even your freedom are at stake. That’s exactly when it matters who’s on your side.

ROSTALSKI is a Cologne-based law firm specializing in criminal defense, with a focus on white-collar and tax criminal law. We stand firmly behind our clients. In doing so, we act decisively, strategically, and with extensive experience in dealing with investigative authorities and criminal courts.

What matters now: Stay silent and call your attorney

As a defendant, you are not required to comment on the matter. Exercise this right. Anything you say to the police or the prosecutor’s office without careful consideration can hardly be corrected later. Before you make a statement, your defense attorney should review the case file and be familiar with the charges. Only then can you decide whether and how to respond.

Legal representation at every stage of the proceedings

Preliminary Investigation

This is often where the most important decisions are made. Our goal is to prevent an indictment, for example by having the case dismissed. To that end, we communicate with the district attorney’s office early on and in a knowledgeable manner.

Trial

If charges are filed, we will defend you in court with determination and thorough preparation, even in a contested trial.

Revision

Once a judgment has been rendered, we meticulously review it for legal errors and look for the decisive argument.

Our Areas of Focus

• Corruption and Bribery
• Infidelity and Fraud
• Tax Evasion and Criminal Tax Proceedings
• Criminal Investigations into Workplace Accidents
• Customs, Illegal Employment, and Withholding of Wages (Section 266a of the German Criminal Code)
• Seizure and confiscation of assets
• Witness counsel
• Administrative Fine Proceedings Against Companies and Executives

A search? Stay calm.

Do not resist and ask to see the search warrant. Do not comment on the matter, do not voluntarily hand anything over, and do not sign anything. Call your defense attorney immediately. Thanks to our network of experienced colleagues, we can be on the scene quickly—in Cologne and throughout Germany.

Why ROSTALSKI?

Specialized: We offer in-depth expertise in criminal, commercial, and criminal tax law.
Assertive: We provide a strong defense based on the facts and consistently act in your best interests.
Personal: With us, you receive the quality of a specialized law firm with a dedicated point of contact and streamlined communication.

🥇 WirtschaftsWoche ranks ROSTALSKI as a TOP law firm for 2026 in the area of white-collar crime. Capital and Statista count us among the best law firms of 2026.