Criminal Lawyers in Latvia
Interested in legal advice for criminal offences? Please explore this article and ask for the legal expertise of our Latvian criminal lawyers.

If you are facing a legal problem and need immediate advice, we advise you to discuss with our criminal lawyers in Latvia. Our specialists can help you with drug, drink & driving offences, litigation, fraud, domestic abuse, and many more. We invite you to read the following lines and find out some information about the services we offer in this legal area, mentioning that our Latvian lawyers are at your disposal.
Legal advice on money laundering accusations
Money laundering is a serious offence for which guilty persons can face penalties, community services, and/or imprisonment. Here are some examples of money laundering charges for which you can benefit from legal assistance from our criminal lawyers in Latvia:
- In Latvia, Money laundering is punishable by up to 4 years' deprivation of liberty or alternative sanctions, including a fine. Persons found guilty can contact our criminal lawyers in Latvia.
- According to the Criminal Law of the Republic of Latvia, organized groups involved in money laundering in Latvia can be categorized into major crime cases for which imprisonment of up to 12 years can be imposed.
- According to the above legislation, professionals such as accountants, auditors, advocates, tax advisors, and financial intermediaries involved in money laundering cases are punished in Latvia. Our attorneys in Latvia can provide you with comprehensive details on this topic.
We also represent witnesses in various crime cases
Persons who have been witnesses in a crime case can be represented by our criminal lawyers in Latvia. Such cases are quite delicate, and persons with witness status need not only legal advice but also confidentiality until the situation is resolved in a court of law. We, therefore, invite you to collaborate with our team of criminal lawyers in Latvia if you want complete information about the legal services offered for witnesses in crime cases.
Legal advice in illegally acquired property cases in Latvia
Illegally obtained property in Latvia is a situation in which specialist assistance is also required, as can be provided by one of our criminal lawyers in Latvia. An individual who illegally gains/obtains property is considered to be committing an offence according to the Criminal Law of Latvia. If you are facing such charges or if you have been the victim of such a scam, you can contact one of our criminal lawyers in Latvia.
Crime statistics in Latvia
Here are the latest statistics on crimes in Latvia, provided by the Internal Security Bureau for 2024:
- Around 48 criminal proceedings were sent to the Prosecutor’s Office in Latvia, of which around 24 involved police officials.
- One-fifth of the total criminal proceedings registered in 2024 in Latvia involved abuse of office involving violence.
- Around 42 people were convicted and found guilty of litigation in Latvia in the same year.
In addition to assisting in criminal cases in Latvia, we can also help you in other situations. For example, our immigration lawyers in Latvia can assist you with the relocation process. Plus, our customers can benefit from support in terms of documents for obtaining residency in Latvia. People who already live here and are interested in citizenship in Latvia can also opt for our legal services. We, therefore, invite you to contact our law firm in Latvia and find out more about the legal representation and support we offer to our clients.
Roberts Valpīters, Attorney at Law · 2 October 2026