Burmeister Law Firm LLC
Frankfurt criminal defense and human rights counsel, led by Dr. James Andrich Burmeister
Two Fields, One Standard of Rigor
Burmeister Law Firm was built around two demanding practice areas — not as a generalist firm that handles everything, but as a specialist chambers that goes deep into two fields where depth matters most.
Criminal Defense
We represent individuals facing serious criminal charges in Frankfurt and across Hesse. Fraud, violent crime, white-collar offenses, extradition proceedings, and appeals — we build meticulous defenses in courts where precision and courtroom presence decide cases.
Human Rights
We represent asylum seekers and refugees, victims of state violence, and individuals seeking justice before the European Court of Human Rights. Our work includes advocacy partnerships with international NGOs and documentation of human rights violations.
Practice Areas at a Glance
Criminal Defense
Representation in serious criminal matters across German courts. Fraud, violent crime, white-collar offenses, extradition, and appeals.
Learn more →Human Rights Advocacy
Asylum and refugee representation. Cases before the European Court of Human Rights. Advocacy for victims of state abuse.
Learn more →International Partnerships
Collaboration with international NGOs and human rights organizations. Multilingual representation for cross-border matters.
Explore our approach →Why Clients Trust Burmeister Law Firm
We build trust through demonstrated competence, not marketing.
Courtroom Experience
Years of practice in Frankfurt's courts and across Hesse. We know the judges, the law, and how to win when the stakes are highest.
International Network
A trusted network of human rights organizations, NGOs, and counsel across Europe. When cases cross borders, we have the partnerships to support them.
Strict Confidentiality
Your case is treated with absolute discretion. No public relations, no case announcements. Only the defense or advocacy your matter requires.
Multilingual Counsel
We work in German and English. For foreign nationals, refugees, and international partners, clear communication across languages is essential.
Personal Attention
You work with the firm's leadership, not a rotating junior associate. Your case receives the focus it deserves.
Specialization Over Scale
Two practice areas. Deep expertise. We say no to matters outside our scope so we can say yes to the ones we handle truly well.