Wirtschaftskanzlei Graf von Westphalen

Dr Ricarda Schelzke

Lawyer, Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law
Local Partner

For more than a decade, Dr Ricarda Schelzke has defended individuals and corporations in against white‑collar criminal allegations (including appeals and constitutional complaints) as well as advised witnesses involved in such matters. She further advises companies and insolvency administrators with regard to potential or pending criminal and administrative fine proceedings and conducts internal investigations. In addition, Dr Schelzke has recognised expertise in defending members of the liberal professions—particularly attorneys, notaries, and physicians—against criminal and professional disciplinary allegations.

Contact

Office

Frankfurt am Main
GvW Graf von Westphalen
Ulmenstrasse 23-25
60325 Frankfurt am Main

Experience

Partner and lawyer at boutique criminal law firms in Frankfurt; lawyer at a major international law firm

Education

Studied at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg and in San Francisco, USA

Teaching

Regular moderation and presentations at specialist conferences

Membership

Member of the Executive Board of the Economic Criminal Law Association (WisteV); Constitutional Law Committee of the DAV; Bucerius Alumni Association; Women's White Collar Defence Association; Working Mums Association.

Languages

German, English, French (basic knowledge)