English-speaking lawyers in Freiburg im Breisgau

Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city close to France and Switzerland, with research institutes, solar companies and many international students. Researchers, cross-border workers and foreign families regularly search for English-speaking lawyers in Freiburg.

Typical issues include residence permits at the Ausländerbehörde, tight rental markets and deposit disputes, employment contracts at institutes, tax questions for people working in Basel but living in Freiburg, and family law with an international element. Buying a flat requires a German notary. Court proceedings are held in German, and documents for authorities need a translation by a sworn translator. Swiss work permits for commuters raise their own set of questions.

Lawyers belong to the Freiburg Bar, a regional Rechtsanwaltskammer, and appear in the federal lawyers directory. Many fees follow the RVG, while advice is often billed by the hour. English-speaking lawyers in Freiburg will confirm costs before taking on your case. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.