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Legal Support of Criminal Cases in Kyiv

Criminal cases are not only about law but also about reputation, freedom, and the future of a business. The modern legal reality in Ukraine requires company executives, entrepreneurs, and legal entities to be prepared to respond to potential risks associated with criminal prosecution. PRAGNUM Law Firm provides comprehensive legal support in criminal cases, ensuring maximum protection of clients’ interests at all stages of proceedings — from pre-trial investigation to the final court decision.

Who needs legal support in criminal cases?

Professional assistance of a criminal lawyer is especially important when:

Your company or you personally have become a subject of criminal proceedings. Charges of financial, economic, or official crimes can destroy a business and endanger the future.
You have received a subpoena, a notice of suspicion, or a court order. Timely consultation and protection at this stage are critically important.
Searches or other investigative actions are being conducted at your company. Having a lawyer present guarantees the protection of your rights and recording of violations.
The interests of the enterprise or officials are being violated within the framework of a criminal investigation. We represent both the prosecution and defence side, including victims’ protection.

Pre-trial Investigation – Hire a Lawyer to Protect Your Rights

What does legal support of criminal cases include?

Pre-trial investigation.
This is the most dangerous stage for business, as it lays the foundation for the future trial:

Case analysis: our lawyers review case materials, assess the evidence base, and identify weaknesses in the prosecution.
Protection during investigative actions: we ensure the presence of a lawyer at interrogations, searches, seizures, preventing pressure from investigators.
Appeal of unlawful actions: we draft attorney’s requests, complaints, appeals, and cassations in case of client rights violations.

Services of a criminal lawyer.
At each stage of proceedings, a PRAGNUM lawyer:

Represents interests in court: builds a strong defence line, actively participates in hearings, files motions and petitions.
Develops a defence strategy: together with the client, we design defence logic, an action plan, alternative positions, and response scenarios.
Supports until case closure: from case opening to closure, verdict, or appeal.

Professional legal advice in criminal cases

Legal consultation.

Legal risk assessment: we help understand possible consequences, qualification of the offence, and chances of case dismissal.
Preparation for actions: we advise how to interact with law enforcement, what documents to prepare, and how to act in critical situations.
Collection of evidence: we help document violations by investigators, engage private experts, and build a defence evidence base.

Consultation in criminal cases.

Explanation of rights and duties: we clarify the legal status of the suspect, accused, victim, or witness.
Preparation for interrogation: the lawyer prepares the client for communication with investigators or court to avoid self-incrimination.
Proper conduct in proceedings: we define when it is best to remain silent, when to testify, and whether to negotiate with the prosecution.

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Stages of legal assistance.

Initial consultation

Analysis of the situation, evaluation of prospects, and development of an action plan. At the first meeting, a PRAGNUM lawyer:

Carefully listens to the circumstances and clarifies facts;
Reviews documents and the client’s procedural status;
Determines possible qualification under the Criminal Code of Ukraine;
Forecasts the case’s development and outlines potential risks (property, reputational, procedural);
Suggests first preventive steps: interrogation behaviour algorithm, evidence preservation recommendations, law enforcement interaction procedure.

Preparation of materials

Preparation of motions, petitions, and procedural justifications, including:

Recording investigator violations through motions and complaints;
Drafting attorney’s requests to collect evidence of innocence;
Ordering alternative examinations and expert opinions;
Filing recusal motions in case of investigator or prosecutor bias;
Preparing a draft plea agreement (if beneficial to the client).

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Court support

Representation in hearings. During case review, we:

Participate in all hearings, ensuring cross-examination of witnesses and experts;
File motions to exclude evidence obtained in violation of the CPC;
Initiate changes or cancellation of preventive measures, including bail;
Argue for innocence or requalification to a lesser charge.

Protection of rights after verdict

Strategies to minimize consequences:

Prepare appeals and cassations citing Supreme Court and ECHR practice;
Support review of verdicts due to newly discovered circumstances;
Protect client assets in civil lawsuits stemming from the criminal case;
Help lift seizures and return confiscated property after case closure.

Criminal Lawyer Services with Years of Successful Case Experience

Why choose PRAGNUM?

Experience and professionalism. Our lawyers are graduates of leading law faculties with 10+ years of litigation practice, including high-profile economic and official crime cases.
Comprehensive approach. We handle cases “turnkey”: from first consultation and negotiations with law enforcement to full support of appeals and cassations, engaging financial, IT, and forensic experts.
Personalized defence. Each case is evaluated individually. You receive a personal strategy, not a template. Status updates and next steps are provided 24/7.
Confidentiality and ethics. We guarantee full legal and information security.
Responsiveness. We respond to requests 24/7 — assistance is immediate.

Successful Criminal Defense by PRAGNUM Law Firm

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

How does the first consultation work?

You provide a brief outline of the situation and copies of documents (subpoena, court ruling, protocol). The lawyer analyses them, identifies urgent risks, and suggests an initial action plan. The consultation lasts 60–90 minutes.

What should I do if I am a suspect?

Immediately exercise your right to a lawyer.
Do not testify without your lawyer present.
Preserve documents and correspondence supporting your position.
Do not consent to searches or seizures without proper documents and lawyer presence.

What are my rights during pre-trial investigation?

To know the substance of the suspicion.
To have a lawyer and confidential communication with them.
To give or refuse testimony.
To appeal investigator or prosecutor actions.
To present evidence and file motions for investigative actions.

Is it possible to avoid trial in criminal cases?

In some cases, yes. Possible mechanisms:

Case dismissal due to lack of crime elements;
Reconciliation or plea agreements with lighter punishment;
Release from criminal liability if damages are compensated.

The lawyer will assess the feasibility of each option and agree on the best scenario.

Need help from a criminal lawyer? Contact us right now.

Do not risk your freedom, reputation, or business. Even one wrong word during interrogation or an incorrectly drafted document can cost years of investigations, lengthy trials, and reputational damage.

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