German Law in English
German Law in English – Guides for International Clients
Practical guides to German law, written in English by Momberger Rechtsanwälte, a law firm based in Düsseldorf. They are intended for anyone dealing with the German legal system from outside it – residents, expatriates, business travellers, visitors and families abroad – covering road traffic accidents, personal injury compensation, medical liability, drink-driving (DUI) and criminal defence.
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Our guides in English
Car Accident Lawyer in Germany
What to do at the scene, who pays, what you can claim – and why the at-fault insurer also pays your attorney.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Germany
How a German injury claim works: liability, Schmerzensgeld, loss of earnings, the three-year limit, and why German damages differ from US verdicts.
DUI / Drunk Driving in Germany
Alcohol and drug limits (0.5‰, 1.1‰, zero for novices), fines, points, driving bans, licence withdrawal and MPU – including foreign and US licences.
Criminal Defense Lawyer in Germany
Your rights when investigated or charged: silence, interpreter, court-appointed defence, detention and bail, penalty orders, immigration consequences.
Medical Malpractice in Germany
How to prove a treatment error, who bears the burden of proof, expert reports, arbitration boards and what compensation looks like.
- DUI / Drunk Driving in Germany: Limits, Penalties, Licence Loss and Your Defence
- Criminal Defense Lawyer / Attorney in Germany: Rights, Custody, Penalty Orders
- Medical Malpractice in Germany: How to Find a Lawyer and Prove Your Case
- Car Accident Lawyer / Attorney in Germany: What to Do and What You Can Claim
- Personal Injury Lawyer / Attorney in Germany: Your Claim Explained