Proven track record of success in complex international criminal defense cases
For over three decades, Schmidt & Partners has consistently achieved outstanding results for clients facing complex international legal challenges. Our track record speaks to our commitment to excellence, strategic thinking, and relentless dedication to our clients' interests.
We measure our success not just by cases won, but by lives protected, businesses preserved, and justice served across international borders. Each statistic represents a client whose rights we defended and whose future we helped secure.
Defended a German national against extradition to the United States on fraud charges. The case involved complex arguments about dual criminality and human rights concerns regarding US prison conditions.
Extradition denied by German court. Client remained in Germany and case was resolved through alternative means with significantly reduced exposure.
Represented a technology executive facing coordinated fraud allegations in both US and German courts. The case involved complex financial transactions across multiple countries and different evidentiary standards.
All charges dismissed after demonstrating procedural irregularities in international evidence collection and challenging jurisdiction of US courts over activities primarily conducted in Germany.
Defended a diamond trading company against allegations of Kimberley Process violations and customs fraud. The case involved complex international regulations and required expertise in both EU and US customs law.
Successfully demonstrated compliance with all regulations. All charges dropped and company's import/export privileges fully restored with no penalties.
Represented a multinational corporation in a complex money laundering investigation spanning three countries. The case involved coordinating defense strategies across different legal systems and challenging cross-border evidence collection.
Negotiated favorable settlement avoiding criminal charges for the corporation. Individual executives received significantly reduced sentences with no prison time.
Defended a political activist against extradition to their home country where they faced persecution. The case required extensive evidence gathering about the political context and motivation behind the prosecution.
Extradition denied based on political offense exception. Client granted political asylum in Germany based on evidence presented in extradition proceedings.
Challenged an INTERPOL Red Notice issued against a client accused of financial crimes, arguing political motivation and procedural defects in the request. The case required detailed analysis of international police cooperation protocols.
Red Notice successfully removed from INTERPOL's database, preventing client's arrest in 194 member countries and restoring international travel rights.
Our international criminal defense team has successfully represented clients in complex cross-border cases involving fraud, money laundering, organized crime, and cybercrime across 18 different countries.
Notable achievements include dismissal of charges in 85% of multi-jurisdictional fraud cases and successful defense in 92% of international money laundering allegations.
Our extradition defense practice has successfully prevented extradition in 78% of cases, with particular success in US-Germany extradition proceedings and European Arrest Warrant challenges.
We have established precedent in human rights-based challenges to extradition and successfully argued political offense exceptions in multiple high-profile cases.
Our customs law practice has successfully defended clients in complex smuggling allegations and Kimberley Process compliance cases, with an 88% success rate in having charges reduced or dismissed.
We have particular expertise in defending art and cultural property smuggling cases, with successful outcomes in 12 high-value art smuggling investigations.
Martindale-Hubbell
American Bar Association
Global Law Awards
Chambers Global
International Trade Commission
Legal 500
Our proven track record speaks for itself. Let us put our experience and expertise to work for you. Contact us today to discuss your case and learn how we can help you achieve the best possible outcome.