Crypto fraud places legal demands on the handling of cases that a general practitioner lawyer typically cannot meet. The combination of blockchain technology, international criminal law, and cooperation with exchanges, regulatory authorities, and foreign investigative bodies requires specialized expertise. highly specialized legal expertise – professionally, technically and internationally.
Crypto Investigation has been working with selected partners for years specialized law firms Together, we bring together lawyers who precisely match this profile. If your case requires legal representation, we will connect you directly with the law firm best suited to your situation – without detours, without lengthy searches, and without any time wasted getting up to speed.
In the area of crypto fraud, the lawyer's specialization often significantly determines the outcome of the proceedings. Three reasons are particularly relevant:
A well-done forensic investigation Blockchain analysis It only unfolds its full effect if it is subsequently used in a legally sound manner. This is precisely the task performed by a specialized lawyer.
We don't refer clients to random law firms from a long list, but work with a manageable circle of selected partners. These lawyers meet four key criteria:
Our lawyers work predominantly or exclusively in the fields of crypto-crime law, cybercrime, and asset recovery from digital assets. They are familiar with the relevant legal provisions – fraud (§ 263 StGB), computer fraud (§ 263a StGB), commercial gang fraud, money laundering (§ 261 StGB), MiCAR, and KMAG – from ongoing client practice, not from textbooks.
Crypto fraud almost always crosses national borders. Our lawyers have experience with mutual legal assistance requests in EU member states, mutual legal assistance procedures in the USA, cooperation via Eurojust and Europol, and with correspondent lawyers in relevant jurisdictions (UK, Switzerland, Dubai, Singapore, Estonia).
Personal working relationships with the specialized public prosecutor's offices for cybercrime, the central cybercrime contact points of the state criminal police offices, and the Federal Criminal Police Office significantly facilitate the processing of cases. A lawyer who knows the responsible public prosecutor by name and has worked with them on several occasions achieves a different level of seriousness in the handling of a case than a lawyer who is filing a crypto-related complaint for the first time.
We only work with law firms that have a proven track record of success in similar cases – whether through successfully filed charges, obtained asset freezes, stock exchange blocking requests, or civil recovery of funds. Blanket promises in advertising are no substitute for a verifiable track record.
The placement process follows a structured procedure that ensures you get the law firm that is right for your specific case – not just the next best contractual partner.
In one free initial assessment We will clarify the key aspects of your case: the amount of damages, the jurisdiction of the endpoints, international complexity, and the need for special legal provisions. Only on this basis will we decide which lawyer is the best fit.
From our pool of lawyers, we will select the law firm with the specialization that best suits your case.
We will establish initial contact – by phone or email. You will speak directly with the law firm, meet the responsible lawyer, and discuss the next steps. From this point on, the law firm will be your legal contact.
The client relationship is established directly between you and the law firm. You will conclude a separate fee agreement with the firm. Crypto Investigation is not involved in this agreement.
Alongside the legal work, Krypto Investigation's forensic services continue – blockchain analysis, real-time monitoring, and answering technical questions from investigators. Lawyers and forensic experts work hand in hand in practice.
Crypto Investigation is a crypto forensics company – we do not provide legal services as defined by the German Legal Services Act (RDG). This clear separation of responsibilities protects you legally and ensures that each task is handled by the most qualified specialist.
You can read more about the interplay between forensic and legal work on our page about... Formulation of the criminal complaint.
The fees for the law firm we recommend are settled directly between you and the lawyer. The German Lawyers' Fees Act (RVG) or an individual fee agreement generally applies. For particularly complex or extensive cases, an hourly rate or flat fee agreement is common.
We recommend that you consult a [contact person/organization] before accepting a mandate. Cost/benefit analysis to have the investigation carried out. It compares the anticipated forensic and legal costs with the realistic potential for recovery – and creates the basis for a well-informed decision.
The mediation request is free and non-binding. We begin with an initial assessment to determine whether legal representation is advisable in your case and which specialization is most appropriate. Only then will we put you in touch with the right law firm.
You can reach us via our Contact form or by phone during our business hours, Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Briefly describe the key details of your case – amount of damage, date of occurrence, cryptocurrencies involved, and whether the trail leads abroad.
Important: The earlier legal support begins, the more effective measures such as asset freezes, blocking orders, or requests for legal assistance will be. Don't wait.
