Languages: English, Spanish, Basque
Firm: Crespo Law, Family Lawyers, Madrid, Spain

About María

Experience and empathy — my way of understanding my profession.
From personal experience, María Crespo knows that divorce is one of the most difficult transitions in life. After going through her own divorce, she founded Crespo Law, Family Lawyers to help others navigate theirs with empathy, understanding, and a focus on emotional as well as legal resolution.

With over 22 years of experience, María has become one of Spain’s most respected family law practitioners, specialising in complex international divorces, child custody, inheritance disputes, and family mediation. Her personal approach and commitment to her clients ensure that every case is handled with both professional precision and genuine care.

Why She’s Different

María believes that “family law must be practised with heart as well as intellect.” Drawing from her own life experience, she brings empathy, clarity, and a human touch to every case. Her goal is to achieve the most favourable outcomes for her clients while minimising the emotional impact on children and families — whether in national or international divorce proceedings.

Her expertise spans both family and inheritance law, offering guidance not only through separation but also through the complex legal and tax issues that accompany loss and succession. María’s work has been recognised nationally with the Medal of Professional Merit (2020) from the Spanish School of Mediation for her contributions to family mediation and the culture of peace.

Areas of Expertise

• Divorce and separation (national and international)
• Child custody, parental coordination, and visitation
• Property and financial settlements
• Inheritance disputes and succession planning
• Family mediation and collaborative law
• Tax and administrative procedures in family matters
• Conflict resolution with empathy and minimal emotional impact

Professional Background

• Founding Partner – Crespo Law, Family Lawyers
• Partner & Head of Family Law – International law firm
• Professor – Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (postgraduate program in parental coordination)

Education

• Master’s Degree in Tax Consultancy and Management – ESADE
• Degree in Law – University of Navarra
• Degree in Administrative Management
• Postgraduate Degree in Parental Coordination and Family Mediation – Universidad a Distancia de Madrid

Memberships & Recognition

• Member – Various Family Law Associations
• Recipient – Medalla al Mérito Profesional 2020 (Diario de Mediación & Escuela Española de Mediación)
• Contributor – National and international media on family law and mediation

Philosophy & Personal Note

“After 22 years as a family lawyer, I am still excited about my work.”
María’s mission is to guide clients through difficult transitions with empathy, dignity, and balance. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, pursuing personal growth and development, travelling, and escaping to the mountains on weekends.