When you need this service
You have been summoned for questioning or another procedural step and need to know your rights and obligations
Charges have been brought against you, or you have learned that criminal proceedings are under way
An investigation is under way and you need a defence lawyer for the further steps and for work on the case file
The case has reached the court and you need to prepare a defence and representation at the hearings
You need an assessment of a decision you have received and of the further procedural options
The criminal matter relates to business activity, the conduct of management or the criminal liability of a legal entity
How we can help
Explanation of the procedural position and preparation of the client for questioning or another procedural step
Attendance of a lawyer at the relevant procedural steps as the particular case requires
Analysis of the case file, the decisions and the available evidence
Preparation of the defence strategy, motions and procedural submissions
Representation before the police, the prosecutor's office and the court
Assessment of further procedural options and remedies according to the current stage of the proceedings
Legal assistance to legal entities and management in criminal-law matters connected with their business
Who this service is for
Persons summoned for questioning or another procedural step
Statutory representatives, managers and entrepreneurs in criminal matters connected with business
Legal entities subject to proceedings or dealing with related criminal-law risks
How we work together
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We take over the summonses, resolutions, decisions and any other available documents.
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We explain your procedural position, the next step and your immediate legal options.
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We review the available evidence and prepare a defence strategy appropriate to the stage of the proceedings.
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We represent you at the further procedural steps and throughout the court proceedings.
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We keep assessing how the case develops and the further legal options in light of new findings and decisions.
Our team
Why LEXANTE
Law firm #1
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Years of experience
Team members
Satisfied clients
Ranked by Legal500 among the most promising law firms in Slovakia
Offices in 3 cities
Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Košice
A team of attorneys, legal and business experts
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Frequently asked questions
As soon as possible after a summons, detention, the bringing of charges or any other procedural step that may affect your procedural status.
Yes. A lawyer can explain your procedural status, prepare you for the procedural step and, depending on the circumstances, attend it.
In particular the summons, resolution, decision or other documents you have received, and a brief chronological description of what happened.
Yes. We first need to gain an overview of the proceedings to date and the available documents, and we then propose the next steps.
Yes. LEXANTE's current service also covers legal entities that are subject to proceedings relating to criminal liability.
Do you need a criminal defence lawyer?
Send us the summons, the resolution, the decision or a brief description of the situation. The sooner we know your procedural position and the next step planned, the more precisely we can prepare the way forward.
Write to us
Contact us to schedule a consultation
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Please briefly describe what you need help with.
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We will contact you and suggest the best course of action.




