How many German-speaking lawyers are there in France?

We list 124, in 3 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is German unusual for lawyers in France?

33% of the 378 lawyers we hold in France are recorded as working in German. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.

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German-speaking lawyers in France

124 lawyers in France who work in German, in 3 cities. Paris (99), Strasbourg (24) and Colmar (1) hold 100% of them.

124lawyers

3cities

33%of all lawyers here

Photo: Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0)

Showing all 3 cities.

France124 in 3 cities

Paris skyline with Palais de Chaillot, Seine river and La Defense viewed from the Eiffel Tower

ParisFrance99GermanOf all lawyers here99 of 27935%

Strasbourg Ponts Couverts covered bridges reflected in the Ill River at golden hour, cathedral spire in the background

StrasbourgFrance24GermanOf all lawyers here24 of 2596%

The Little Venice quarter of Colmar, colourful half-timbered Alsatian houses in pink, yellow and timber lining a canal hung with flower boxes under a bright blue sky

ColmarFrance1GermanOf all lawyers here1 of 1100%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in France where a source says a German-speaking lawyer works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These German-speaking lawyers come from 2 sources, led by a German diplomatic mission (121) and bmeia.gv.at (3).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many German-speaking lawyers are there in France?: We list 124, in 3 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Paris, with 99 of the 124.
Is German unusual for lawyers in France?: 33% of the 378 lawyers we hold in France are recorded as working in German. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.