Investigation or summons.
You received a call, summons, formal request or news of a complaint and need to know what to say, what not to say and what to keep.
Criminal law
Cafore Abogados stands by individuals, companies, executives and victims when a criminal situation calls for strategy, evidence and control of timing: complaints, investigations, hearings, trial, sexual offenses, offenses against the public administration, economic crimes, money laundering, directors' liability, cassation and review.
A direct answer
A criminal lawyer organizes the facts, evidence, procedural risks and strategy to defend, file a complaint or represent a victim without improvising. At Cafore, the review separates urgency, evidence, the account of the facts, the procedural route and the risks connected to your company, assets or family.
Published legal commentary and media presence.

When it makes sense
An early review makes it possible to organize the facts, gauge the urgency, and avoid responses, signatures, or communications that could later weaken your legal position.
You received a call, summons, formal request or news of a complaint and need to know what to say, what not to say and what to keep.
You need to file a complaint with clear facts, supporting evidence, and a case theory that does not start out weak.
Criminal risk affects business decisions, contracts, payments, partners, employees, digital assets, or reputation.
Quick assessment
You received a call, summons, official request, or notice of a complaint and need to know what to say, what not to say, and what to keep. The initial review makes it possible to separate urgency, evidence, and decision so that the next step is better supported.
You need to file a complaint with clear facts, supporting evidence, and a case theory that does not start out weak. The initial review makes it possible to separate urgency, evidence, and decision so that the next step is better supported.
Criminal risk affects business decisions, contracts, payments, partners, employees, digital assets, or reputation. The initial review makes it possible to separate urgency, evidence, and decision so that the next step is better supported.
You received a call, summons, official request, or notice of a complaint and need to know what to say, what not to say, and what to keep. The initial review makes it possible to separate urgency, evidence, and decision so that the next step is better supported.
Documents, risks, and decisions
Each path links the main problem to the available evidence, the deadlines, and the consequences that may change the strategy.
What usually prompts a criminal law consultation.
Criminal defense at every stage requires pinpointing facts, responsible parties, deadlines, and concrete consequences. In criminal law, that first reading determines whether it is best to prevent, negotiate, claim, or prepare a formal proceeding.
Representation of victims requires pinpointing facts, responsible parties, deadlines, and concrete consequences. In criminal law, that first reading determines whether it is best to prevent, negotiate, claim, or prepare a formal proceeding.
Sexual offenses and victim protection require pinpointing facts, responsible parties, deadlines, and concrete consequences. In criminal law, that first reading determines whether it is best to prevent, negotiate, claim, or prepare a formal proceeding.
Offenses against public administration require pinpointing facts, responsible parties, deadlines, and concrete consequences. In criminal law, that first reading determines whether it is best to prevent, negotiate, claim, or prepare a formal proceeding.
The documentary basis that allows decisions with less noise.
Summonses, complaints, or communications received help reconstruct the timeline, confirm what can be proven, and detect gaps before responding, signing, or escalating the conflict.
Emails, chats, contracts, payments, and supporting documents help reconstruct the timeline, confirm what can be proven, and detect gaps before responding, signing, or escalating the conflict.
A timeline of events, witnesses, and digital evidence help reconstruct the timeline, confirm what can be proven, and detect gaps before responding, signing, or escalating the conflict.
Minutes, powers of attorney, or company documents if the risk is corporate help reconstruct the timeline, confirm what can be proven, and detect gaps before responding, signing, or escalating the conflict.
Options to correct, negotiate, claim, defend, or sue.
Deciding whether it is best to make a statement, remain silent, file a complaint, settle, or prepare a technical defense is assessed according to urgency, available evidence, cost, the opposing party, and the expected legal effect. The right path is not always the most aggressive one; it must be the most sustainable.
Organizing evidence before hearings or meetings is assessed according to urgency, available evidence, cost, the opposing party, and the expected legal effect. The right path is not always the most aggressive one; it must be the most sustainable.
Separating criminal risks from civil, labor, tax, or corporate risks is assessed according to urgency, available evidence, cost, the opposing party, and the expected legal effect. The right path is not always the most aggressive one; it must be the most sustainable.
Matters from other practice areas that may change the strategy.
Reputation, assets, directors' decisions, contracts, employees, and media exposure can change the main analysis because they connect criminal law with other legal, financial, family, business, or reputational risks.
Criminal defense at every stage can change the main analysis because it connects criminal law with other legal, financial, family, business, or reputational risks.
Representation of victims can change the main analysis because it connects criminal law with other legal, financial, family, business, or reputational risks.
Summonses, complaints, or communications received can change the main analysis because they connect criminal law with other legal, financial, family, business, or reputational risks.
Criminal litigation
Criminal law requires acting with precision from the first contact with the Prosecutor's Office, the Judicial Police, a judge, or the opposing party. The defense changes depending on the offense under investigation, the applicable articles of the Criminal Code, the available evidence, and the quality of the first version of the facts.
Review a disputeProcedural path
The offense defines the legal risk; the stage defines the room to maneuver. That is why the strategy changes depending on whether the case is at the complaint, inquiry, indictment, trial, extraordinary appeal, or a special-track phase.
It is advisable to organize the facts, timeline, supporting documents, and claim before submitting a version that is hard to correct.
The strategy aims to preserve evidence, prepare interviews, respond to subpoenas, and avoid early contradictions.
We review the reasonable inference, procedural risks, community ties, proportionality, and alternatives to detention.
The case is structured around the case theory, evidence, witnesses, cross-examination, exclusions, and hearing strategy.
Each path requires weighing benefits, risks, legal grounds, timelines, and effects on liberty or liability.
Decision point
Before you write to us
Not all of them are required, but they help orient the consultation from the outset.
The Cafore Method
The review is not limited to citing rules. It seeks to identify what can be proven, what must be corrected and which decision is best to carry out.
We understand the decision, dispute or document that prompted the consultation.
We request only what is needed to assess the case and prioritize the documents that can change the strategy.
We separate urgency, risk, possible correction, and the negotiation or litigation scenario.
We prepare documents, responses or actions according to the chosen path.
Possible deliverables
The outcome depends on the case, but the consultation should result in concrete deliverables, not a loose opinion.
A clear map of urgency, documents, risks and alternatives to decide with less noise.
The review may conclude in legal instruments ready for signing, filing, negotiation or proceedings.
If the matter has already escalated, we define the path to talk, respond, claim, or defend.
Scope of the service
These are the points that usually shape the strategy before responding, signing, negotiating, suing, or defending. The review starts from concrete facts and documents in order to choose a prudent path.
Common matters that are best read alongside documents, timelines, and real consequences.
Inquiries, summonses, indictments, hearings, trial, and decisions that may affect liberty, assets, or reputation.
Preparation of the complaint, statement of facts, evidence, requests for protection, and representation throughout the proceedings.
Directors, partners, employees, payments, contracts, economic crimes, money laundering, and sensitive business decisions.
Technical study of judgments, relevant errors, evidence, due process, and the viability of extraordinary appeals.
Not all are needed from day one, but they help organize the consultation.
The strategy depends on the evidence, deadline, opposing party, authority and objective.
Initial responses to understand scope, documents and possible paths.
Having experts in criminal law ensures proper representation at every stage of the process, from the investigation to the trial, securing the best legal strategy to protect your rights.
Our criminal defense attorneys handle a wide range of offenses, including fraud, theft, personal injury, homicide, cybercrime, scams, and economic crimes, among others.
Criminal law is the branch of law that governs offenses, establishing penalties for those who commit acts contrary to the law. Its primary function is to safeguard justice and social order.
A criminal defense attorney is a specialist in the catalog of offenses set out in the Colombian Criminal Code, whereas a general practitioner may work across various branches of law without a specific specialization in criminal matters.
A criminal defense attorney with a commercial-law focus is essential in cases of financial crimes, money laundering, tax offenses, embezzlement, or corporate fraud, providing defense and representation before the competent authorities.
Our attorneys specializing in criminal law analyze the legal situation, design a solid defense strategy, and represent your interests before judges and prosecutors to ensure due process.
Criminal defense focuses on representing a person accused of a crime, while preventive criminal-law counsel helps individuals and companies avoid legal problems by complying with applicable regulations.
To choose the best criminal defense service, it is essential to assess the attorneys' experience, track record, success stories, and specialization in criminal matters. Trust and commitment to the client are also key factors.
It is advisable to urgently retain a criminal defense service in cases of arrests, ongoing criminal investigations, serious accusations, or any situation requiring an immediate legal response.
Our criminal-law specialists advise and defend individuals involved in extradition proceedings, ensuring that their rights are respected and providing legal strategies to face these procedures with the best possible safeguards.
Related reading
These guides expand on legal topics related to the service and help you prepare better for the consultation.
Criminal lawWhen a reaction can be considered self-defense and which mistakes put the case at risk.
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Criminal lawWhat to review before filing a complaint, how to organize the facts and what information the complaint requires.
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Criminal DefenseWhat to assess before choosing a defense and why an early strategy can change the case.
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Corporate riskWhy corporate criminal risk is key to preventing business crises and investigations.
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CybercrimesHow to preserve evidence and organize the defense when a digital risk escalates to a criminal matter.
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Criminal Defense LawyerSigns to seek timely advice, what to prepare before the appointment, and how to protect your account of events.
Read articleFrequently asked questions
The answers are general. The specific decision depends on the documents, evidence, timelines and circumstances of the case.
Next step
You don't have to arrive with everything organized. The first review serves to identify which documents matter and which legal path makes sense.