Criminal defence at the Cologne Local Court (Amtsgericht Köln)
The Cologne Local Court is one of the largest local courts in Germany and has jurisdiction for criminal matters from the Cologne city area. Attorney Philip Bafteh also defends accused persons before the Cologne criminal courts.
Jurisdiction
The Cologne Local Court has jurisdiction for criminal matters from the Cologne city area. The investigations are conducted by the Cologne public prosecutor.
Composition of the court and procedure
Depending on the seriousness of the allegation, the single criminal judge or the lay-assessor court decides; for juveniles and young adults the juvenile courts have jurisdiction.
Directions and access
Cologne Local Court (Amtsgericht Köln), Luxemburger Straße 101, 50939 Köln. Allow enough time for the security check at the entrance and bring a valid form of identification.
Conduct on the day of the hearing
Arrive on time, have your summons and ID ready and pass the entrance check in good time. Do not make any statement on the matter without legal counsel – not even in conversations in the corridor or with co-defendants.
Frequently asked questions
Which panel decides my case? At the Cologne Local Court, either the single judge or the lay-assessor court decides, depending on the expected sentence. More serious cases are heard by the Cologne Regional Court.
Can I appeal against a judgment? Against a judgment of the Cologne Local Court, an appeal on fact and law to the Cologne Regional Court or an appeal on points of law is possible; the deadline is one week.
Have you received a summons to the Cologne Local Court (Amtsgericht Köln)? Get in touch – we will review your case and the next steps.
Note: This information is general and does not replace advice in an individual case.