Will Spain extradite me if I have Spanish residency or family ties?

Spanish residency and family connections do not automatically block extradition, but they are relevant factors. The Audiencia Nacional considers Article 8 ECHR (right to family life) when assessing proportionality, particularly in EAW cases involving minor offences. Long-term legal residents with Spanish-born children have stronger grounds to argue that extradition would cause disproportionate interference with family life. However, for serious offences, Spanish courts consistently prioritise international cooperation obligations over personal circumstances. Family ties are most effective as supporting arguments alongside substantive legal defences.