Interpol Red Notice Attorney
Our Lawyers Represent U.S. Citizens and Foreign Citizens Who are Subject to Interpol Red Notices
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Contact NickIf you are the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, you need to engage experienced defense counsel promptly. A Red Notice from the International Criminal Police Organization is an international alert signifying that the subject of the notice is “wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence.” Once a Red Notice has been issued, law enforcement agencies in 196 Interpol member countries around the world facilitate international police cooperation and have the authority to conduct an arrest in order to facilitate enforcement through extradition, deportation, or other means.
We represent U.S. citizens around the world and foreign citizens in the United States who are subject to Interpol Red Notices. If you require an Interpol Red Notice removal lawyer, we strongly recommend that you contact us immediately. Our lawyers and consultants have extensive experience in cross-border law enforcement—including prior experience at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)—and we can use our experience to help protect you by all means available.
What We Can Do to Help
Our lawyers are available to assist U.S. and foreign citizens with all matters related to the issuance and execution of Interpol Red Notices. We encourage you to contact us right away if you need help in any of the following circumstances:
If You Have Been Improperly Named in an Interpol Red Notice
Regardless of whether you have committed a crime, being named in an Interpol Red Notice can have serious consequences. Some of the immediate consequences of having an Interpol Red Notice issued against you include:
- Being prohibited from traveling internationally;
- Being prevented from conducting financial transactions; and,
- Facing immigration-related consequences (including revocation of visas and denial of pending applications).
Additionally, being the subject of an Interpol Red Notice can lead to your arrest and detention regardless of the actual facts at hand. Even if there is no doubt that you are completely innocent, you will still need to defend yourself effectively in order to avoid further unnecessary consequences. This makes it critical to engage an experienced Interpol Red Notice attorney as soon as possible.
If You Are at Risk of Facing Prosecution in the U.S.
If you are currently located outside of the U.S. and wanted by U.S. law enforcement authorities, you need highly experienced legal representation. We represent U.S. and foreign nationals who are subject to Interpol Red Notices issued at the request of the United States. As noted above, Interpol Red Notices are used to facilitate criminal prosecution and the execution of criminal sentences that have already been handed down. Our defense lawyers can provide effective legal representation in both scenarios.
As also noted above, several of our red notice lawyers and consultants have prior experience inside the DOJ and FBI. This means that we are well-versed in these agencies’ law enforcement policies, procedures, and tactics. We can use our experience to your advantage—whether this means fighting extradition or fighting the charges against you. If you are facing prosecution in the United States, we can defend you in federal court if necessary, but we may also be able to target a favorable pre-trial resolution that minimizes the consequences of the allegations against you.
If You Are at Risk of Facing Prosecution Outside of the U.S.
If you are a U.S. citizen or currently located in the U.S. and at risk of facing prosecution in a foreign country, our Interpol Red Notice defense attorneys can assist you in this scenario as well. We can deal with U.S. law enforcement authorities on your behalf and help you fight extradition if necessary. We have experience representing both U.S. and non-U.S. clients in a wide array of cross-border law enforcement matters, and we are prepared to use our experience to help protect you in the U.S. and abroad.
If You Are at Risk of Facing Imprisonment or Other Consequences
Suppose you have already been convicted of a crime and are now facing imprisonment or other consequences. In that case, our Interpol Red Notice removal attorneys can assess your options and help you make informed and strategic decisions based on the specific circumstances. Depending on the circumstances, your options may range from seeking removal of your Red Notice on abuse or other grounds to challenging the underlying basis for your conviction. You may also be eligible for asylum or other legal protections, and at Oberheiden P.C., we possess the knowledge and experience necessary to help you carefully assess all available options.
Put our highly experienced team on your side
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Founder
Attorney-at-Law
Lynette S. Byrd
Former DOJ Trial Attorney
Partner
Brian J. Kuester
Former U.S. Attorney
Hon. Kevin McCarthy
55th Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (ret.)
Government Consultant
Mike Pompeo
Of Counsel
Former U.S. Secretary of State
John W. Sellers
Former Senior DOJ Trial Attorney
Linda Julin McNamara
Federal Appeals Attorney
Nicholas B. Johnson
Former Prosecutor
Roger Bach
Former Special Agent (DOJ)
Chris J. Quick
Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)
Michael S. Koslow
Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)
Ray Yuen
Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)
Understanding Your Interpol Red Notice (What a Red Notice Is and Is Not)
If you are the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, it is important to understand both what a Red Notice is and what a Red Notice is not. In our experience, there is a lot of confusion in this area, and you cannot let confusion lead you into making uninformed and costly decisions. Here’s a very brief overview of what you need to know:
- An Interpol Red Notice is a Tool Used for Cross-Border Law Enforcement. Interpol’s Red Notice system allows law enforcement agencies around the world to coordinate for the purposes of prosecuting suspects and sentencing those who have already been convicted. The use of Red Notices in cross-border law enforcement has become increasingly prevalent in recent years.
- An Interpol Red Notice is Not an International Arrest Warrant. While the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice can lead to an arrest, a Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant. Instead, arrests are conducted in accordance with the laws of the requesting member country concerned.
- Interpol Red Notices Can Be Challenged on Various Grounds. If you are the subject of an Interpol notice, you may be able to challenge your Red Notice on various grounds. There is a formal process for doing so, and our lawyers can help you challenge your Red Notice, if warranted.
- Interpol Red Notices Can Also Lead to Extremely Serious Consequences. While there are various grounds for challenging Red Notices, you should not assume that you will be able to escape further consequences. Many Red Notices are valid, and execution of these Red Notices can lead to extremely serious consequences.
When you schedule a confidential consultation at Oberheiden P.C., one of our Interpol Red Notice defense lawyers will explain everything you need to know based on the specific circumstances of your case. Your lawyer will then help you make informed and strategic decisions about your next steps and provide any and all legal representation needed through the resolution of your case.
FAQs: Interpol Red Notices
What is a Red Notice Issued By Interpol?
A Red Notice issued by Interpol is a tool used by law enforcement agencies to obtain jurisdiction over individuals wanted for criminal prosecution or to serve sentences for crimes of which they have already been convicted. As explained by Interpol itself, a Red Notice is “a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action.”
What Crimes Make You Wanted By Interpol?
Interpol does not conduct law enforcement activities itself, but rather assists with coordinating law enforcement activities among its 196 member countries around the world. Interpol’s member countries and the international tribunal use Red Notices to target individuals suspected and convicted of an extremely wide range of crimes, including (but not limited to) those falling under the broad umbrellas of counter-terrorism, cybercrime, financial crime and anti-corruption, and organized and emerging crime.
Can Interpol Make Arrests in the United States?
No, Interpol does not have the authority to conduct arrests in the United States or any other country. Instead, a Red Notice signifies that a foreign law enforcement agency is seeking the detention and extradition of a person located in the United States. Once a Red Notice has been issued, law enforcement authorities in the U.S. can conduct an arrest (assuming the Red Notice is valid and all necessary procedural requirements are satisfied), but Interpol cannot.
How Do You Challenge an Interpol Red Notice?
Challenging a Red Notice involves submitting a formal request to the Commission for the Control of Interpol’s Files (CCF). When submitting a request to CCF, it is critical to state clear and authoritative grounds for your challenge. This means that it is important to work closely with an experienced Interpol Red Notice defense lawyer throughout the process.
What Should I Do if I Have Been Named in an Interpol Red Notice?
If you have been named in an Interpol Red Notice, you should consult with an experienced defense lawyer as soon as possible. You are facing an extremely high-risk scenario, and you will need to rely on the advice and representation of a defense lawyer who can help protect you by all means available.
Speak with an Interpol Red Notice Lawyer at Oberheiden P.C.
Have you been named in a Red Notice? If so, we encourage you to contact us promptly for more information. To speak with an Interpol Red Notice defense lawyer at Oberheiden P.C. in confidence as soon as possible, call 888-680-1745 or tell us how we can reach you online now.
