The law firm
A pure criminal defence boutique in Hamburg Rothenburgsort: two lawyers, one field of law.
Who we are
Hanse Strafrecht is a pure criminal defence boutique in Hamburg Rothenburgsort. Rechtsanwältin Virginia von Burgsdorff founded the firm on being admitted to the bar in Hamburg. Since June 2022, Rechtsanwältin Charlotte Elger-Günther has worked there in an office-sharing arrangement (Bürogemeinschaft) with her own separate practice.
We conduct the defence at every stage of proceedings: during the investigation stage, the intermediate proceedings, the trial itself, and on appeal and appeal on points of law. In a criminal emergency, we can be reached around the clock.
The defence is conducted in German, English and French.
Where we appear
We appear before the criminal courts in Hamburg and also conduct proceedings outside Hamburg.
Amtsgericht Hamburg
Amtsgericht Hamburg-Mitte
Amtsgericht Hamburg-Harburg
Landgericht Hamburg
Hanseatisches Oberlandesgericht
What we stand for
- 01
No statement without inspection of the file. Only once the file has been provided is it decided whether any statement is made at all.
- 02
Criminal law only. We do not handle any other field of law.
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Discretion is a matter of course. Every enquiry is treated in confidence.
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Reachable when it matters. In an emergency we can be reached around the clock via the emergency numbers.
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Defence at every stage of proceedings, from the first interview to the appeal on points of law.
The lawyers
Virginia von Burgsdorff
Founder of the firm, conducts the defence in German, English and French.
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Charlotte Elger-Günther
In an office-sharing arrangement (Bürogemeinschaft) since June 2022, trained among others at the public prosecution office (Staatsanwaltschaft) Hamburg and at the Billwerder prison (JVA Billwerder).
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