Criminal Law Consulting

Coordination in a criminal matter, not legal representation

Criminal matters in Turkey — whether you are filing a criminal complaint (suç duyurusu), responding to a police or prosecutor's summons, or facing an accusation — require immediate, qualified legal representation. FTurkey's criminal law consulting helps foreign nationals and businesses understand the practical steps involved in a criminal matter and, where needed, coordinates an introduction to an independent licensed Turkish criminal defense attorney. This service does not constitute legal advice, does not provide legal representation, and does not predict or influence the outcome of any investigation, prosecution or trial.

If you are facing an urgent situation

If you or someone connected to you has been detained, summoned for a statement, or formally accused, time matters more than a complete written brief. Turkish law grants a right to legal counsel from the earliest stages of a police interview; contacting a criminal defense attorney directly and immediately is more important than completing a detailed intake with FTurkey first. FTurkey can still help identify and coordinate an introduction to appropriate independent counsel in parallel, but this page is not a substitute for immediate legal representation in an active or urgent matter.

Describe the criminal matter accurately

For non-urgent matters — for example, considering whether to file a criminal complaint, or seeking to understand a closed case or a past summons — share the relevant documents, dates, involved authorities (police station, prosecutor's office, or court) and a factual, dated account of events. Avoid drawing legal conclusions yourself; a clear factual record is what allows an attorney to assess the matter properly.

Coordination with an independent licensed criminal defense attorney

FTurkey can coordinate an introduction to an independent licensed Turkish criminal defense attorney suited to the matter, location and language needs. The attorney, not FTurkey, evaluates the facts, advises on your rights, represents you before the prosecutor or court, and decides on defense strategy. FTurkey's coordination role is limited to organising your documents, arranging translation of factual summaries, and following up on logistics such as appointments and communication; it does not extend to assessing guilt, innocence or the merits of a case.

What this coordination does and does not include

Within an agreed written scope, FTurkey can help organise a chronology of events, translate correspondence for your attorney's file, and coordinate practical matters such as interpretation during meetings. FTurkey does not attend police interviews or hearings on your behalf, does not communicate with prosecutors or courts as your representative, and does not offer any assessment of likely case outcomes, sentencing, or settlement value.

Scope boundaries

FTurkey is a consulting and coordination company, not a law firm, and nothing in this service constitutes legal advice. Legal representation, defense strategy and communication with judicial authorities are the sole responsibility of the independent licensed attorney you engage. FTurkey's role, fees and deliverables are defined in a written scope agreed before work begins; an urgent matter may require you to engage counsel directly before any scope can be finalised.

Request a proposal

For non-urgent coordination, request a quote describing the matter, relevant documents and your preferred language for counsel. If you are facing an active investigation, detention or an imminent hearing, contact a criminal defense attorney directly without delay; FTurkey can coordinate an introduction in parallel where useful.