Criminal Law Firms: Facts to Know Before Hiring One

If you find yourself being accused of a crime in a foreign country like Turkey, don’t panic. Stay calm and remember that you still have the right to an attorney even though you are a foreign national. There are law firms specializing in Turkish criminal law and they cater to foreign citizens who need their expertise and skill to fight their way through prosecution and make sure they are not found guilty. However, it is important to get to know a criminal law firm before hiring one. Here are the most crucial things you must find out before you hire a criminal law firm in Turkey:

• The expertise and experience of the law firm – Make sure the lawyers have been practicing criminal law for at least a decade. They must know their way around the Turkish penal code. Seasoned law firms are careful when choosing attorneys who work for them. Some of the best firms hire only lawyers who graduated from the best law universities and have acquired many professional awards and distinctions. Likewise, they make sure that their lawyers are professionals who are dedicated to their profession and working with their clients.
• The criminal court cases they specialize in – Determine the nature of your crime or the crime you are being accused of and pick a criminal law firm that has a good track record of winning cases that are related to it. Reputable and experienced law firms can handle a wide variety of criminal court cases of foreigners who have been accused of fraud, smuggling, assault, and other cases. Knowing their specialty will make you confident and provide the assurance that you are hiring a team of lawyers who can protect your rights and prevent unfair prosecution.
• Do they speak your language? - Of course, you want to hire someone who speaks fluent Russian and English. Hence, make sure that they speak your language and that they are able to communicate properly in it. This way, it will be easy for you to talk to them, they can understand you well, and language barrier should not be an issue.
• How will they meet you? - Specialists make a point to arrange a preliminary meeting with their clients to gather information and do an investigation before discussing the possible measures and outcomes. Consider a law firm that offers a free consultation and preparatory investigation services.

Seyhan law office was established in 2001 by three qualified lawyers Hakan Uncuoglu, Mustafa Korkmaz and Bulent Seyhan to offer legal services for foreign citizens and companies in Turkey.