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Lawyer in Czech Republic

Dealing with a legal matter in the Czech Republic — divorce, a traffic accident, inheritance, or debt recovery? Find general orientation by city and situation.

Quick answers

Do I need to travel there in person?
Usually not. With a written power of attorney a lawyer in the Czech Republic can act for you while you stay abroad. Some steps, such as transferring property, need an officially verified signature, which can often be arranged where you live.
How do I know a lawyer in the Czech Republic is licensed?
Every lawyer practising in the Czech Republic is listed in the public register of the Czech Bar Association. Search the lawyer's name there before you sign a power of attorney.
Will the court in the Czech Republic speak my language?
Proceedings are in Czech, but in civil cases you have the right to use your mother tongue and the court appoints an interpreter (Civil Procedure Code, Section 18). For everyday advice, choose a lawyer who speaks your language.
How much does a lawyer in the Czech Republic cost?
You agree the fee with the lawyer, usually per hour or as a fixed amount. If nothing is agreed, the statutory lawyers' tariff (Decree No. 177/1996 Coll.) applies. Ask for a written estimate first.

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Legal topics in the Czech Republic

Lawyer in Prague — Posting a WorkerPosting a worker temporarily to or from Prague keeps the underlying employment contract governed by the sending country's law, but the posted worker is also entitled to a hard core of local working conditions.Lawyer in Prague — Employment DisputeA foreign employee working in Prague who has a dispute with their employer (unlawful termination, unpaid wages) can generally bring a claim before the Czech labour courts.Lawyer in Prague — Debt Recovery in the Czech RepublicRecovering a debt from someone in Prague is often possible without travelling there, using simplified EU cross-border recovery tools.

How working with a lawyer in the Czech Republic works

  • Check the licence

    Every lawyer (advokát) practising in the Czech Republic is registered with the Czech Bar Association. You can look up the name in its public register before you sign anything.

    Czech Bar Association register

  • Language

    Czech courts and offices work in Czech. In civil court proceedings you have the right to use your mother tongue and the court appoints an interpreter. For advice outside court, choose a lawyer who speaks your language: each LawBridge profile lists the lawyer's languages.

    Civil Procedure Code, Section 18 (Act No. 99/1963 Coll.)

  • From abroad

    You usually do not need to travel. With a written power of attorney the lawyer can act for you. Some steps, such as transferring property, need an officially verified signature.

  • Fees

    The fee is agreed between you and the lawyer, usually per hour or as a fixed amount. If no fee is agreed, the statutory lawyers' tariff applies. Ask for a written estimate before the work starts.

    Lawyers' tariff (Decree No. 177/1996 Coll.)