International law firm · Criminal defence

International Lawyers Associates

International criminal defence firm. Available 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world.

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  • 20+years of experience
  • 24/7availability
  • 3offices in Italy
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  • TGCom24
  • Fanpage
  • Mediaset
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We speak your language

We defend foreigners in Italy, in their own language

If you are a foreign national investigated, arrested or summoned in Italy, we assist you directly in your language — no improvised interpreters, at every stage of the proceedings.

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  • HelloEnglish
  • HolaEspañol
  • BonjourFrançais
  • OláPortuguês

Where we are

Three offices in Italy, an international reach

International presence and correspondents Madrid · Bogotá · Dubai

Available 24/7 for international emergencies. We reply within 1 hour.

  • --:-- Roma
  • --:-- Madrid
  • --:-- Dubai
  • --:-- Bogotá

When one time zone sleeps, another is working. That’s why we answer around the clock.

Avv. Alexandro Maria Tirelli

Leadership

Led by Avv. Alexandro Maria Tirelli

Criminal defence lawyer, admitted before the Supreme Court. Founding Partner of International Lawyers Associates.

Over twenty years in international criminal law, extradition and surrender procedures between States.

Legal commentator and source for TGCom24, La7, RaiNews24, Fanpage, BBC, Mediaset, Discovery.

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Track record

Cases that shaped our history

Extradition · USA → Italy

Extradition stopped in 18 months

Procedure closed with no surrender; custody revoked.

EAW · Spain

Surrender refused by the Court

Client returned to Italy with non-custodial measures.

Interpol · Red Notice

Notice deleted by the CCF

Request granted by the Lyon Commission; full freedom of movement.

White-collar · UAE

Cross-border settlement

Coordination across three jurisdictions; no custodial measure.

Real outcomes, anonymised to protect client confidentiality. Every case is different: no result is guaranteed.

What clients say

★★★★★

“They stood by my brother in Spain from day one. Present, always.”

Google review · M.R.

Why trust us

Strict confidentiality

Every communication is covered by professional secrecy, from the very first message.

Free first assessment

We scope your case and tell you honestly how we can help.

Written, transparent quote

Fees agreed in writing after the first consultation. No surprises.

Reply within 1 hour, 24/7

For international emergencies we are reachable day and night, holidays included.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if a family member is arrested abroad?
Contact us immediately: within an hour we activate a lawyer in the jurisdiction and the Italian consular channel.
How long does an extradition from Italy take?
On average 6 to 18 months, depending on the requesting country and the levels of judgment.
Can a European Arrest Warrant be blocked?
Yes: surrender can be refused on specific grounds. Deadlines are short, you must act at once.
How much does an international criminal lawyer cost?
A written quote after the first consultation, based on the jurisdictions involved and the urgency.
Does ILA operate worldwide?
We work from our Italian offices with a network of correspondents in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.
What languages do you speak?
Italian, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Do you need to speak to a lawyer right now?

Direct line 24 hours a day, also on WhatsApp. Strictly confidential, covered by professional secrecy.

Call +39 334 758 2419

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