Extradition attorneys in Mexico

An attorney specialized in extradition advises and represents individuals and companies in matters governed by this area. In practical terms, it is a matter of federal competence, so it is governed by federal laws and litigated before district courts. Cases are resolved mainly before trial courts. The central applicable law is the International Extradition Law.

The main applicable provisions are: the International Extradition Law (Ley de Extradicion Internacional); the extradition treaties signed by Mexico (for example, with the United States); the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (articles 15 and 119); the National Code of Criminal Procedure (applied supplementarily); the Amparo Law (Ley de Amparo); and international conventions on criminal matters and human rights. A lawyer experienced in the field interprets how these rules combine in your specific case and which judicial criteria are relevant.

Yes. In extradition matters it is common to resort to the amparo proceeding, governed by the Amparo Law, when an act of authority violates fundamental rights or unconstitutional rules are applied. The amparo has strict deadlines (generally 15 business days), so it is best to act quickly.

Given the urgency, the international complexity, and the coordination with lawyers in the requesting country, extradition defense is among the most specialized and is usually quoted by stage: detention, procedure before the judge, and amparo. It may require expert translations and foreign-law experts. Be wary of anyone who promises to prevent the surrender in a guaranteed way, or of intermediaries who offer to intervene before the SRE through informal means. Modalidades habituales: igualada mensual, cobro por hora, cuota litis (porcentaje sobre el resultado) o esquemas mixtos. En Letrados.mx nuestros abogados te explican sus honorarios por adelantado.

An extradition matter usually requires immediate attention, often with strict deadlines of hours or days. If you are within a deadline in your extradition case, don't wait: describe your situation and we will connect you with a lawyer the same day.

Suele pedirse: Diplomatic note and formal extradition petition from the requesting State; Arrest warrant or judgment of the requesting country, translated; File of the provisional detention for extradition purposes; ID and immigration documents of the claimed person; Evidence establishing identity, prescription, or applicable exceptions; Power of attorney or defense designation and, where applicable, consular assistance. No te preocupes si te falta alguno: el abogado te indicará cómo obtenerlo.

Yes. In extradition we handle many cases involving foreigners and Mexicans abroad. We can connect you with lawyers who speak English and other languages and who handle cross-border matters, remote procedures, and powers of attorney.

Verify their cédula profesional (professional license) in the SEP's Registro Nacional de Profesionistas (National Registry of Professionals), confirm that they have concrete experience in extradition —being a general attorney is not enough— and ask them to explain the strategy and fees in writing before the courts of first instance. Every extradition attorney at Letrados.mx has a verified cédula profesional.

After provisional detention for extradition purposes, the requesting State has a deadline, usually 60 days under the treaty, to formalize the petition; failing that, release follows. Before the district judge, the claimed person has 20 days to raise defenses and offer evidence. The judge issues an opinion within a few days and the SRE decides. Un abogado de extradición puede darte una estimación realista tras revisar tu caso.

Yes. At Letrados.mx the initial assessment of your extradition case is normally free. Describe your case and a lawyer specializing in extradition will review it and advise you before you decide whether to proceed.

Yes. We handle extradition cases in all 32 states of Mexico. When you indicate your state and city, we assign you a lawyer who knows the local courts and rules that apply to an extradition matter.

Ten cuidado con: Promising to prevent the extradition in a guaranteed way; Offering to manage the SRE's decision through informal channels; Letting the deadlines to raise defenses before the judge pass; Failing to coordinate the defense with lawyers in the requesting country; Ignoring principles such as double criminality, specialty, or prescription. Un abogado serio te da certidumbre por escrito y nunca garantiza resultados imposibles.