Criminal law

Being accused of a crime is one of the most serious events in anyone’s life. It doesn’t just put personal freedom at stake — it affects reputation, future, family. In such a moment, you need not just an attorney, but a strong ally who understands how much is at stake.

Criminal proceedings are no place for improvisation. One missed deadline, one underestimated piece of evidence, or lack of courtroom experience can determine your fate. That’s why an experienced criminal law attorney is not just useful – they are essential.

The right answer: immediately when suspicion or accusation arises. Don’t wait to be called to the police station or to receive a summons. The earlier an attorney gets involved, the more opportunities there are for defense.

In which situations is legal assistance critical?

• When charged with a crime – regardless of whether it’s serious or minor
• During police detention, search, or seizure
• When you have been imposed a restraining measure
• During witness summons when you are actually the accused
• If you are a victim of a crime and want to file a lawsuit or civil claim
• For private crimes such as defamation, insult, domestic violence

Criminal law is the sharpest edge of state coercion. It provides for imprisonment, fines, probation, and other severe sanctions. It is applied only against those whom the state claims have committed a crime – and proves it “beyond reasonable doubt.”

Therefore, at the center of this legal sphere is the right to defense. Every accused person has the right to be defended by an attorney from the earliest stage – even in the pre-trial proceedings.

Law Office “Silvia Petkova” provides high-quality and strategically oriented defense in criminal cases – from the first interrogation to the final court instance.

Our services include:

• Emergency legal assistance during detention – 24/7 response in Sofia and nationwide
• Representation of accused and defendants in pre-trial proceedings and in court
• Appealing restraining measures and other procedural coercions
• Drafting lawsuits for crime victims and defending their interests
• Drafting civil claims within criminal proceedings
• Consultations on documents, indictments, rulings, and others.
• Representation in cases of:
  • Murder, bodily harm, fraud, extortion
  • Possession and distribution of drugs
  • Smuggling, participation in organized crime groups
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Non-payment of alimony, hooliganism, quarantine violations

• Because no one should go through criminal proceedings alone
• Because we are not afraid to demand justice – whether from the police, prosecution, or court
• Because we know how to build a strategy that not only defends but also convinces
• Because we are among the few law firms in Bulgaria that successfully defend clients before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg

We believe that even the most serious accusation does not cancel the right to defense, to a fair trial, and to dignity. If you are at the center of criminal proceedings – don’t wait. Contact us immediately. In this process, every minute matters.