Criminal law
Has a criminal case been opened against you or your company? Have you become a victim of a crime?
Have you been accused of corruption or abuse of authority?
Did law enforcement come with a search? Or did you receive an inquiry from investigative authorities?
Criminal cases — are always about control: over risks, information and decisions that affect freedom, reputation and business.
Criminal protection Ukraine
GRACERS provides criminal protection in Ukraine and abroad for businesses, top management, civil servants and private clients. Our lawyers are involved at any stage of criminal proceedings and provide systematic protection of the client's interests.
As a team of criminal lawyers, we work not only with consequences. We get involved at the early stages to minimize the risks of criminal prosecution.
We act instantly
Most protection in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine is reactive in nature. GRACERS works proactively. As legal assistance in a criminal case, we:
- form a legal position before reporting suspicion;
- provide protection during investigative (search) actions;
- analyze and evaluate evidence at all stages of the proceedings;
- minimize procedural and reputational risks.
Criminal lawyer Kyiv
White-collar crime and business
Criminal proceedings against business are often associated with complex financial and managerial decisions. GRACERS provides legal assistance in criminal cases for business owners, CEOs and top management in cases related to:
- economic crimes;
- tax offenses;
- abuse of authority;
- financial investigations.
We form a defense taking into account both legal and reputational consequences.
Anti-corruption and civil servants
Anti-corruption proceedings require a deep understanding of the criminal process and the specifics of the work of anti-corruption bodies. We support cases of NABU, SBU, SBI, BEB. As a defense attorney in a criminal trial, the GRACERS team:
- provides defense at the pre-trial investigation stage;
- represents interests during investigative actions;
- provides defense in court.
Search and investigative actions
Search and other investigative actions are critical stages in forming an evidence base. GRACERS provides:
- prompt departure of a lawyer for criminal cases in Kyiv;
- monitoring of compliance with the client's procedural rights;
- recording violations for their further use in the defense.
As criminal lawyers in Kyiv and other cities, we ensure an appropriate legal response at critical moments.
Military and civil servants
Cases involving military personnel and officials have increased complexity and specific legal regulation. GRACERS provides defense in cases of:
- official crimes;
- abuse of authority;
- criminal liability under martial law.
We take into account not only the provisions of the law, but also the circumstances of the performance of official duties.
Protection of victims
We represent the interests of victims in criminal proceedings. Services include:
- preparation of statements about the commission of a criminal offense;
- support during the pre-trial investigation;
- representation in court;
- compensation for damage caused.
We provide full legal support and legal assistance in a criminal case until the desired result is achieved.
Information / LSI
In high-profile cases, not only the legal aspect is important, but also the information aspect. GRACERS combines criminal defense in Ukraine with work in the public sphere:
- assessment of criminal legal risks;
- preparation of legal positions for communication;
- minimization of reputational risks.
Choosing GRACERS
If you need specialists in the field of criminal law, it is important to choose a team with experience in working in complex cases. GRACERS provides:
- criminal defense in Ukraine in complex and high-profile proceedings;
- prompt response;
- clear legal strategy;
- confidentiality.
GRACERS — is a team of criminal lawyers that provides systemic defense in criminal proceedings and represents the interests of clients.
practice team

Sergiy Lysenko
Managing partner

Larysa Velichko
Managing partner

Hannah Lysenko
Lawyer

Margarita Yaroshenko
Junior Criminal Practice Lawyer

Kirill Koval
Junior Associate, Criminal Practice
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Lawyer services
Submit your request — we will give you back control Your case is not typical. We understand that. Fill out the form, and a GRACERS lawyer will contact you to discuss a defense strategy or solution to the problem. Confidentiality is guaranteed. No obligations at this stage.