Legal assistance in the Dénia judicial district. Javier Sanz assists victims and people who have been reported, summoned, investigated or arrested in gender-violence proceedings handled in Dénia and, where the procedural stage requires it, before the competent courts in Benidorm and Alicante.
The firm’s office is in Valencia. Dénia is an area served, not a second office address. Case preparation can begin remotely where appropriate, with in-person representation at the court dealing with the proceedings.
If anyone is in immediate danger, call 112. The firm’s 24-hour telephone service is reserved for urgent situations.
Understanding violencia de género in Spain
In Spanish law, violencia de género has a specific legal meaning linked to violence by a man against a woman who is or has been his wife or intimate partner. Other situations may fall under domestic violence or a different criminal classification. The correct court and procedure therefore depend on the relationship, the alleged conduct and the available evidence.
If you need protection
You can receive legal guidance on reporting the facts, requesting a protection order and presenting relevant information from the outset. Where the law allows, urgent criminal and civil measures may address safety, contact, the family home and children.
If you have been reported, summoned or arrested
Early legal assistance helps you understand the allegation, protect relevant evidence and prepare any statement while preserving the presumption of innocence. Whether to give a statement, request evidence or consider any procedural agreement must be decided after reviewing the individual case.
See also our general guide to gender-violence legal assistance in Spain.
Why one case may involve Dénia, Benidorm and Alicante
The route is not identical in every case. Jurisdiction depends on the facts, the parties’ relationship, territorial rules, the potential sentence and the stage reached.
Initial proceedings in Dénia
Where it has jurisdiction, the Violence Against Women Section of the Dénia Court of Instance (Sección de Violencia sobre la Mujer del Tribunal de Instancia de Dénia) may handle the investigation, statements and the hearing on urgent protective measures.
Criminal trial in Benidorm
If the case proceeds to a trial before a single-judge criminal court, it may be heard by the Criminal Section of the Benidorm Court of Instance (Sección de lo Penal del Tribunal de Instancia de Benidorm). Its jurisdiction extends to the judicial districts of Dénia and Benidorm. The investigation and trial may therefore take place in different towns.
Appeal or trial in Alicante
Certain appeals and cases assigned by law to a collegiate court may be dealt with by the Provincial Court of Alicante (Audiencia Provincial de Alicante). Its First Criminal Section specialises in violence against women, subject to allocation rules and applicable exceptions. Not every case passes through all three courts or follows the same sequence.
How Javier Sanz can assist
- Urgent legal assistance following an arrest, police call or court summons.
- Preparation for a complaint or statement.
- Applications for, or opposition to, protection orders and other interim measures.
- Review of lawfully obtained messages, recordings, medical reports, witnesses and other evidence.
- Representation in urgent proceedings, the investigation, oral trial and applicable appeals.
- Coordination of urgent family measures involving children, housing or maintenance where legally available.
No lawyer can responsibly promise an outcome. Each case depends on the evidence, the applicable law and the court’s assessment.
Starting your case from Dénia or the Marina Alta
1. Free initial intake call
The first intake call is free and is handled by a psychologist, who listens and records the essential information with care and confidentiality. It is not psychological therapy and it is not legal advice.
2. Legal review
Javier Sanz reviews the key facts, documents and procedural stage. Before you instruct the firm, you will be told the scope of the legal work and the applicable fees.
3. Individual preparation
We organise the chronology, identify relevant evidence and prepare for each procedural step. Some preparatory work can be handled remotely when suitable. If you do not speak Spanish comfortably, mention this at the outset so language arrangements and any applicable interpreter rights can be considered.
4. Representation before the competent court
Where attendance is required, representation is provided in Dénia, Benidorm or Alicante, depending on the nature and stage of the proceedings.
Dénia and the Marina Alta area served
Javier Sanz also practises in the Dénia judicial district and assists people living in Dénia, Xàbia/Jávea, Calp/Calpe, Benissa, Teulada-Moraira, Pego, Pedreguer, Ondara, Gata de Gorgos and other municipalities within the district.
Residence alone does not always determine jurisdiction. The location of the alleged events, the relevant address and the applicable procedural rules must be checked before confirming where a case will be handled.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Dénia?
No. The firm’s office is in Valencia. Javier Sanz practises in the Dénia judicial district and travels for proceedings that require in-person representation. Dénia is an area served, not a separate office location.
Can I contact you in English?
You may send the initial information in English. Language needs should be identified as early as possible. Any right to an official interpreter and the practical arrangements for a statement or hearing depend on the person’s role and the procedural stage.
Where is a protection order dealt with in Dénia?
It can be requested when reporting the matter or during the proceedings. Where it has jurisdiction, the Violence Against Women Section of the Dénia Court of Instance decides whether the legal requirements for urgent measures are met.
Why might the criminal trial take place in Benidorm?
The investigation and urgent measures may be handled in Dénia, while a trial before a single-judge criminal court may fall to the Criminal Section of the Benidorm Court of Instance. This does not apply to every case; the offence and potential sentence affect the route.
Will an appeal be heard in Alicante?
An appeal is normally lodged through the court that issued the decision, but it may be decided by the Provincial Court of Alicante. The decision, deadline and possible legal grounds should be reviewed before any appeal is filed.
Is the first call free legal advice?
No. The free initial intake call is handled by a psychologist who listens and records essential information. It is neither therapy nor legal advice. If legal consultation or representation is needed, the scope and fees will be explained beforehand.
Speak to a lawyer who practises in the Dénia judicial district
If you need protection or have received a police call, complaint, summons or arrest notice, explain briefly what happened, where it occurred and whether a court date has already been set.
Phone and WhatsApp: +34 637 342 483
24-hour service: urgent situations only
Office: Edificio Pío XII, avenida Pío XII nº 1, patio 3, puerta 4, 46009 Valencia
Javier Sanz: lawyer, ICALI 8620 · 22 years’ experience
General information only. Reviewed on 12 November 2026. The applicable answer depends on the facts, evidence and procedural stage.
