Criminal practice
Criminal Code of the Russian Federation — how we work
Clients search for answers, not code citations. Below is how our criminal defence practice maps to typical situations under Russian law.
The Kremlin House of Justice defends private clients and executives in economic, general and official misconduct matters across Russia. Base — Moscow; Moscow Chamber of Advocates. Article-level materials on the Russian site are written for the domestic audience — here we outline themes in English for international counsel and family offices.
Article themes we handle
Detention & custody
First hours after detention: rights, counsel access, procedural status and measures of restraint.
Search & seizure
Residential and office searches — witnesses, inventory, challenging unlawful actions.
Interrogation & witness status
Questioning as suspect, accused or witness; protocol control and risk of reclassification.
Economic & white-collar offences
Fraud, embezzlement, tax episodes — when a business dispute becomes criminal.
Official misconduct
Abuse of office, bribery allegations — defence for executives and public-sector appointees.
Trial & appeal
Case strategy from indictment through first instance and appellate review.
Victim & civil claimant
Representation where the client seeks recovery or participates as a civil party.
International element
Cross-border assets, extradition risk signals, coordination with foreign counsel.
