Administrative lawyer

Administrative Law — is one of the most complex, extensive, and dynamic branches of Ukrainian legislation.

Every citizen or business representative in Ukraine deals with the state apparatus daily: from obtaining certificates and paying taxes to crossing the border or interacting with law enforcement agencies.

Unfortunately, this interaction is not always fair and legal. State bodies, possessing governmental authority, often abuse their position, issue unlawful decisions, or demonstrate illegal inaction.

In such situations, fighting the bureaucratic machine alone is extremely difficult.

That is why a qualified administrative lawyer becomes your main tool for restoring justice.

What does an administrative law lawyer do and what are their benefits?

An administrative law lawyer specializes in resolving public law disputes.

This means that on the other side of the barricades, there is always a subject of state power: a ministry, a department, the tax service, customs, the pension fund, local self-government bodies, or their officials.

The main task of an administrative lawyer is — to protect the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of individuals or legal entities from violations by the state.

The specifics of administrative justice (which is regulated by the Code of Administrative Offence of Ukraine) lie in the presumption of guilt of the subject of state power.

This means that the state body must prove the legality of its decision in court.

However, without a competent legal strategy, evidence base, and correct procedural documentation, winning the case is almost impossible.

How specifically an administrative lawyer can help:

1. In-depth analysis of the situation: The lawyer thoroughly studies the case materials and determines the prospects for appealing the actions or decisions of state bodies.
2. Pre-trial settlement: Preparation and submission of lawyer’s requests, complaints to higher-level managing bodies (for example, administrative appeal of tax notification-decisions).
3. Preparation of procedural documents: Writing statements of claim, motions, responses to statements of defense, and explanations in accordance with the strict requirements of the CAJU.
4. Representation in court: Personal defense of the client’s interests in district administrative courts, appellate instances, and the Supreme Court of Ukraine.
5. Control over the execution of the decision: Support at the stage of enforcement proceedings so that the won court case translates into a real result (return of funds, lifting of arrests, issuance of documents).

Why should you seek our assistance?

Choosing a reliable defender is half the success in disputes with the state.

The legal team of “Prikhodko and Partners” offers a comprehensive approach based on many years of practice and a deep understanding of the workings of the state mechanism.

• Narrow specialization: Our specialists do not deal with “everything.” We employ profile experts who perfectly know the administrative process and the judicial practice of the Supreme Court.
• Result orientation: We honestly assess the prospects of a case as early as the stage of the initial legal consultation online or in the office. If the case has no prospects, we will openly tell you so to save your money and time.
• Transparent pricing: The question of “how much does an administrative lawyer cost” is key for many. We fix the cost of legal services in the contract, without hidden payments or unexpected surcharges during the work process.
• Reputation and experience: We have hundreds of successful cases and cancelled decisions by subjects of state power, which is confirmed by judicial registers.

Overview of Services and Deadlines

For your convenience, we have prepared an overview table of the main categories of cases that our clients most often contact us with:

Your step towards restoring justice

Do not allow the bureaucratic system to violate your rights. Fines, illegal inspections, refusals of state bodies — are not a verdict, but just a reason to turn to professionals.

The faster you involve a lawyer in your case, the higher the chances of success, as administrative law has strict procedural deadlines for appeal (from 10 days to 6 months, depending on the case category).

Leave an application on the website for a preliminary consultation, call the specified numbers, or visit our office.

We will protect your rights and force the state apparatus to work according to the law.