No. The explanations on this law firm’s website are presented in accordance with applicable legislation and the fundamental rights and freedoms to express oneself freely and practise one’s profession. The entire content of this website constitutes protected work under Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works and other applicable legislation. It may not be reproduced or used without the express written approval of our law firm’s authorised representatives.

Certainly not. Legal matters require lawyers with years of quality education, experience, knowledge of applicable legislation and legal judgement. To avoid a possible loss of rights, always consult your lawyer.

Further information about Lawyer Önal’s interests in politics, philosophy, sociology and sport can be found on www.orhanonal.com.tr, which is under development. Searches on Google and other search engines also provide access to additional information, social media profiles and news.

Legal fees are updated annually through a joint announcement involving the Ministry of Justice. Charging below the minimum attorneyship fee tariff constitutes a disciplinary offence, and lawyers must also take account of the minimum fee schedule of their bar association. These schedules set minimum fees.

A lawyer may develop greater experience in one or more fields through professional practice, the experience of the lawyers under whom they trained, postgraduate study, the types of cases they handle and the matters they undertake for professional development.

The duration of proceedings varies according to the court’s workload, the collection of evidence and the scheduling of hearings. Like our colleagues, our firm exercises the necessary diligence to progress matters as promptly as possible by reviewing documents filed in the case, requesting missing documents and representing clients at hearings. However, the operation and pace of the judicial system may be independent of our performance.

Lawyers are required to keep information about their clients confidential. Information provided by a client, as well as information concerning their case, is protected by professional secrecy and legal ethics. You may wish to learn more about our firm before contacting us. The principles we uphold regarding service quality apply at all times.

A power of attorney is issued through a notary. People living abroad can arrange a power of attorney through a consulate. Your lawyer will provide the required information and explain the type of power of attorney appropriate for your case.

Every case differs in its subject matter, evidence, allegations, defence and course of proceedings. Costs therefore vary from case to case, and the answer depends on the particular circumstances.

Lawyer Orhan Önal provides legal services in İzmir that protect the family within the framework of the law and safeguard his client’s rights throughout divorce proceedings.

There is no separate examination or special condition for becoming a lawyer experienced in criminal law in İzmir, and legislation does not define a separate professional title of this kind. However, lawyers whose practice focuses predominantly on criminal cases are commonly referred to as criminal lawyers by the public and in legal circles.