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Izmir Criminal Lawyer
Table of Contents
- Criminal Defense
- Our Services
- How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney in 5 Steps
- How Long Do Criminal Trials Last?
- Criminal Statistics
Criminal Defense Attorney in Izmir
As in almost every sector, it is often late to receive professional services in the legal sector. Individuals often act with hearsay information or misdirects around them, and tend to seek professional service when things do not go as expected. This error is often encountered in criminal files. The best time to work with a criminal lawyer is the first step of the files.
Although it is not a difficult process to hire a criminal lawyer, you can get detailed information about the process by contacting Efes Law Firm for counseling and attorney services.
During the legal problems you may encounter, the criminal lawyer who will inform you about the file, petition and court enforcements will contribute to the best management of the process.
Our Criminal Defense Attorney Services in Izmir
We maintain our up-to-date consultancy services with the works we carry out within the scope of the Turkish Penal Code and related legislation. We provide effective legal consultancy and litigation services to our clients with our strong staff in the field of criminal law.
We meticulously follow each stage of criminal proceedings and prosecution stages for revealing the truth from investigation and to the end of prosecution.
- Custody
- Arrest,
- Taken under observation,
- Taking statements,
- Search & Seizure,
- Monitoring with technical means,
- Communication detection, recording
- Victim and defendant counsel for all kinds of criminal cases,
How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney in 5 Steps
1- Determine whether you need a defense attorney.
If you are facing a criminal charge, no matter how minor it may be, you should seek legal advice. Even if you decide not to hire a lawyer to represent you in court, consulting with one can help you understand the charges against you. Your lawyer should explain the available defenses, the procedural steps you can take, and what your next steps will be if you are convicted.
2- Search online for lawyers specializing in criminal law.
List criminal defense attorneys who provide services in the field of criminal law online.
3- After making a list of potential criminal defense attorneys who appeal to you, schedule an appointment with the one you feel most comfortable with.
Meeting with criminal defense attorneys in person can be very helpful in finding a lawyer with whom you can communicate comfortably. Your criminal defense attorney will be one of your greatest sources of support during this process, which can be quite taxing.
4- Check the Bar Association Records.
Once you’ve narrowed down your list of criminal attorneys, check the bar association’s roster on the Izmir Bar Association website before contacting them.
5- Maintain honest and open communication with your attorney.
The biggest mistakes in criminal cases are usually made when the client tries to defend themselves. Let your attorney handle your defense throughout the proceedings. Many people think they understand the law. Perhaps because the case involves your future, you may feel you need to be heavily involved in your case. However, it is important to remember that the legal system is complex and intricate. It is crucial to emphasize that your attorney understands the law better than you do. Maintain open communication with your attorney. While it is important to respect your attorney’s methods, establishing a strong line of communication between the two of you is equally vital. You should ask questions about anything you do not understand. Additionally, you must ensure you are comfortable with their strategies and approaches.
How Long Do Criminal Trials Last?
The “Regulation on the Procedures and Principles for the Determination and Implementation of Target Time Limits for Investigations, Prosecution, or Trial Target Time Limits” was published in the Official Gazette No. 3015 dated June 23, 2017, and entered into force on September 1, 2017. Under the relevant legislation, studies conducted by the Ministry of Justice have established average target timeframes of 10–13 months for all criminal cases.
Criminal Statistics
How Long Does the Criminal Investigation Phase Last?

According to the procedures of the Chief Prosecutor’s Office, the average time taken to resolve a case in 2021 was reported to be 413 days.

It appears that the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has decided not to pursue prosecution in 60% of the cases related to a complaint filed in the province of Izmir. In this context, the likelihood of a standard complaint form being converted into a criminal case is quite low; it is clear that such cases should be handled through a lawyer.
How Long Does a Criminal Case Take?

The average duration of criminal cases pending in criminal courts in 2021 ranges from 218 to 315 days, depending on the court in question.

According to data for 2019, the total number of inmates admitted to correctional facilities was 281,605. The most common offenses leading to admission to correctional facilities were theft, assault, and the manufacture and trafficking of narcotics or stimulants.

According to 2019 data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, 84.1% of the individuals in correctional facilities are convicted inmates and 15.9% are pretrial detainees; of these, 96.1% are men and 3.9% are women.
Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK)
We provide effective legal support to our clients during the appeal stages against decisions rendered as a result of criminal proceedings. For your questions regarding disputes related to Criminal Law, you can reach us via the Contact page. As Izmir Criminal Lawyers, we strive to produce effective solutions for your legal processes. You can contact us for your needs regarding an Izmir Criminal Lawyer.
Other works that may be of interest to you;
- Crimes Subject to Expedited Trial
- Crimes Subject to Mediation
- Cases Requiring Compulsory Legal Representation
- What is a fine for violating a curfew? How can one appeal?
- HAGB (Suspension of the Pronouncement of the Verdict) and Postponement of the Prison Sentence
- Quick Trial Procedure in Criminal Procedure
- Objection to the Traffic Penalty
- Search Warrant
- The Crime and Punishment of Qualified Fraud
- What is a judicial fine?
- What does "defendant" mean?
- Crime of Obscenity
- Search Warrant
- What is conscious negligence?
- Threat Crime & Punishment
- What is the crime of looting?
- Breach of Trust Crime
- What is acquittal?
- How Long Do Criminal Trials Last?
- What is the presumption of innocence?
- Types of Prisons
- Crime of Forgery of Documents
- International Bulletin
- What is a Medical Report? How to Obtain One?
- Is it legal to carry a blank-firing pistol?
- What is stalking?
- Administrative Responsibility Due to the Earthquake
- Harassment via Social Media
- Instagram Account Hacking Under the Turkish Penal Code
- Creating a Fake Instagram Account Under the Turkish Penal Code
- What is a repeat offence?
- What are cataloged crimes?
- Factors Affecting Defectiveness
- What does "complainant" mean?
- Penalties for Drunk Driving
- What is GBT?
- Expedited Trial Procedure
- What is the crime of insult?
- Illegal Gambling Crime
- What is confiscation?
- Prevention Search
- The Crime of Insulting Religious Values
- What is HAGB?
- Inciting hatred and hostility or humiliation among the public
- Arrest Warrant
- What is Dismissal of a Case?
- How to Read a Criminal Record?
- Filing a Criminal Complaint with the Prosecutor's Office
- What is the Right to Remain Silent?
- Crime of Using Narcotic and Stimulant Substances
- Conspiracy to Commit a Crime
- Discretionary Reduction in Criminal Proceedings
- Detention
- The Crime of Stalking
- Is Carrying a Knife Forbidden?
- Perjury

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