In terms of criminal defence, lawyers have two tools at their disposal, namely the law and pleading.

To be effective, criminal defence lawyers must be both pragmatic and offensive.
More than simply being about expertise and ability, criminal defence is a true state of mind.

Someone who is accused of a criminal offence should not merely suffer the outcome of proceedings, regardless of the stage (custody, accusation, incarceration, trial). Lawyers should be sure to lean on all levers at their disposal, particularly when there is a risk to the liberty of their client, without betraying their best interests.

Defending someone accused of a criminal offence in the Law Court or Supreme Court is first and foremost about restoring their dignity and helping make their voice head, especially when the person is unknown.

For two decades, Michaël WACQUEZ has dedicated his professional practice solely to criminal law. His experience and exclusive practice in criminal law have allowed him to gain a true culture of criminal defence as well as reflexes required to navigate criminal proceedings.

His law firm is based in Strasbourg and practices across the entire country, as well as serving and assisting French nationals detained or accused abroad.

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Out of a strict concern for professional confidentiality and privacy, the legal cases in which Michaël WACQUEZ has been involved are not indicated on this website, even where they have been covered in press articles and the media.