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Criminal Lawyer in Turkey

Defence representation for foreign nationals under investigation, in custody, or facing criminal proceedings in Turkey.

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Being questioned, detained or charged in a country where you don't speak the language is disorienting on its own; the first hours matter, because what is said before a lawyer is present can shape the rest of the case.

Legalwise represents foreign nationals from the first police statement through investigation, prosecution, appeal and, where relevant, judicial control or administrative detention proceedings.

  • Available for urgent instruction when a client or their family member has been taken into custody
  • Defence counsel present before any police or prosecutor statement is given
  • Experience with judicial control (adli kontrol) conditions, including travel bans, specific to foreign nationals
  • English-language explanation of every stage, from custody through appeal

Turkish Legal Matters We Assist With

Criminal LawWe prepare your defence carefully at every stage — investigation, prosecution and appeal — and stay by your side throughout.Learn more

Team Members Working with International Clients

The lawyers below communicate directly with clients in English or French, in addition to Turkish.

Av. Enes Rasim KaraçamFounding PartnerTurkish · English · FrenchAv. Gökçen Ahsen KaraçamFounding PartnerTurkish · English · French · Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do first if a relative has been detained in Turkey?

Contact a defence lawyer immediately — you have the right to a lawyer's presence before any statement is given, and exercising that right early shapes the rest of the case.

Can a foreign national be released from Turkey after a criminal case without being able to leave the country?

Judicial control measures, including a travel ban, are sometimes imposed instead of detention; whether this applies depends on the specific case, and can itself be challenged.

Guides for Clients Abroad

Criminal LawYour Rights During Custody and QuestioningWe explain the duration of police custody, the right to remain silent, the right to legal assistance, and what to watch for during questioning.Criminal LawI Have Been Summoned to Give a Statement — What Should I Do?The rights of a suspect summoned to give a statement to the police or the prosecutor, and what to check before attending.

Legalwise is a law firm based in Ankara, Turkey. Our services concern Turkish law and legal matters requiring action in Turkey. Matters governed by another country's law may require coordination with locally qualified counsel in that jurisdiction. Legalwise does not have offices in France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or any other country, and our lawyers are admitted to Turkish bar associations.