Criminal Lawyers in Georgia

Criminal law cases are complex legal situations that need the representation of lawyers specialized in criminal proceedings. This is why, if you are charged with allegations pertaining to criminal law, even with those that have the simplest legal implications, it is necessary to address criminal lawyers in Georgia, as attorneys specialized in civil law will not be able represent you.

Our lawyers in Georgia have represented many clients over the years and have the necessary credentials that recommend their services, therefore do not hesitate to address them if you need legal counselling on criminal law matters or you need legal representation.

Basic services provided by our criminal lawyers in Georgia

The services we can offer our clients can vary based on the nature of the person (a suspect, victim, witness of a criminal case), the nature of the case (from simpler allegations, such as domestic violence or fraud, to very complex cases – murder and other violent crimes), and the manner in which the case evolves.

But in practice, our Georgian lawyers can provide the following services:

1. consultations with our future clients (through which they can present our lawyers their situation);
2. legal advice on the best strategy that should be followed;
3. for those who have been put under arrest, our lawyers offer legal representation in front of the police;
4. legal representation during all the phases of a trial;
5. specific legal actions – preparing the defense, bail applications, appeals, etc.

Please know that individuals have the right to appeal the decision of a court, including in criminal cases. Appeals are heard by the Tbilisi Court of Appeals or the Kutaisi Court of Appeals (depending on the region); the Tbilisi court, which was established in 2005. This court is divided between the main branches of law, therefore criminal cases have their own Chamber, the Chamber for Criminal Cases.

Our attorneys in Georgia can prepare the necessary documentation in order to address the appellate court, in accordance with the applicable procedures.

What is the law regulating criminal cases in Georgia?

There are many rules of law that can apply in criminal cases, depending on the nature of the crime. The primary sources of law are: the Criminal Code of Georgia, the Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia and the Georgian Constitution. Other sources of law are:

1. the Juvenile Justice Code;
2. the Law on Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Precursors and Narcological Assistance;
3. the Law on Domestic Violence;
4. the Law on Combating Organized Crime and Racketeering, etc.

What are the statistics concerning criminal cases in Georgia?

The data on trials judged under the Georgian criminal law is gathered by the National Statistics Office of Georgia. The latest information show the following:

• the total number of crimes registered in 2024 stood at 49,976 cases, down from 54,117 in 2023;
• the total number of persons who were convicted in 2024 was 16,961 (down from 18,547 in the previous year);
• the number of individuals who were in prison in 2024 was 9,098 (the number of inmates has been steady over the last 6 years, around 9,000 persons – 2024 registered the lowest number, and 2023, the highest, with 9,868 inmates);
• the highest number of convicts in 2024, by age, was observed in the 30-49 age group, accounting for 9,215 persons, followed by those over 50 (3,049 individuals);
• in the juvenile offenders section, the highest number of crimes was represented by theft, committed by boys mostly (245 persons from a total of 270 convictions).

We invite you to contact our law firm in Georgia for further details on the structure of a trial and what a suspect may expect during each phase of the proceedings. You can also rely on our law firm if you need assistance on civil matters, for instance, if you want to buy land in Georgia.