Criminal Lawyers in Bulgaria

If you find yourself in the position of needing support for a criminal offense in Bulgaria, you can rely on our specialized attorneys. Our criminal lawyers in Bulgaria can offer advice, police and court representation for an appropriate outcome. Below, our Bulgarian lawyers present some of the most common crimes that can occur in this country and how we can help. However, this does not mean that we only cover these, as we are at your disposal with tailored services no matter the offense.

Common criminal offenses in Bulgaria

In order to provide good services, our criminal lawyers in Bulgaria are acquainted with the offenses that occur most often in this country. These are:

• drug traffic and trade;
• cigarette and gun smuggling;
• human trafficking and illegal immigration;
• antiques smuggling or trafficking;
• extortion;
• bribery;
• theft, burglary, and robbery;
• traffic offenses;
• alcohol-related crimes;
• cybercrimes.

Bulgaria is not a country where many violent crimes take place, however, should you need representation in homicide or other similar cases, our attorneys in Bulgaria are at your disposal.

Assistance in traffic and smuggling of various goods in Bulgaria

Because of its geographical location, Bulgaria is the perfect gateway for drug, gun, and antique dealers to smuggle such items into Europe. As such, if you find yourself accused of illegal activities with any of them, you can rely on our Bulgarian criminal lawyers, who can guide you and represent you before the police force and the court.

Based on the governing legislation and circumstances, our Bulgarian law firm can prepare the defense. We will conduct investigations, gather evidence, and offer the necessary support.

Legal guidance on illegal immigration in Bulgaria

More often than not, immigration to Bulgaria does not occur under legal terms. Unfortunately, this is the case of people who want to reach other EU countries and pay human traffickers to help them enter and exit Bulgaria on foot, by car, or even by sea.

If you are in this position and are caught by border control or even at random searches by the police, we advise you to get in touch with our criminal lawyers in Bulgaria as soon as you are allowed.

Based on the evidence the police have on you, we can help you apply for bail and asylum so that you can legally stay in Bulgaria. It is also useful to note that illegally crossing a border requires a lot of money. However, you can choose to work with our specialists and file for legal residency in Bulgaria. This way, you will also be able to travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180 days.

Legal representation in cybercrimes in Bulgaria

The number of crimes committed on the Internet has registered a serious increase in the past few years in Bulgaria. According to recent data, in 2024, around 80 companies lost 16 million euros through the transfer of money into incorrect bank accounts through the changed IBAN method. However, not only are companies targeted by attackers, but most of the time, people fall for this type of scam.

Our criminal lawyers in Bulgaria are at the service of companies that have been defrauded through this method or any other means. Specifically, we offer representation in the following types of cybercrimes:

• phishing, which is one of the first types of crimes committed via the Internet in the world, and which implies sending fake emails on behalf of companies and even authorities to obtain sensitive information from victims;
• malware and ransomware, which implies the installation of viruses on personal and company computers;
• online fraud through fake investment schemes;
• denial of service (DoS) attacks, through which a system is flooded with traffic so that it becomes unavailable;
• data breaches, which occur especially to companies.

Our law firm in Bulgaria can guide both victims and offenders accused of such crimes. The first step is for you to send us all available information so we can build a case for your claim or defense.

Support for extortion and bribery offenses in Bulgaria

Extortion refers to a crime that entails obtaining a benefit of a financial or other nature through threat and/or force. Bribery, on the other hand, implies paying money or offering a product or even a service against favoring the criminal. It is important to know the difference between them, as the Bulgarian Criminal Code provides for different sentences for each offense, as follows:

• extortion can lead to 5 to 15 years in jail, fines, and even the confiscation of half of the offender’s property, if found guilty;
• people accused of bribery can be subject to 3 to 10 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to BGN 20,000 (about EUR 10,226), and the cancellation of certain rights of the offender.

Moreover, both offenses can lead to more severe punishment if aggravating circumstances apply, such as having public authorities involved.

Please note that in such cases, Bulgarian companies can also face consequences, such as fines and even restrictions on the operations they can complete.

Our criminal lawyers in Bulgaria know the elements that lead to an offense being categorized as extortion or bribery and so can offer proper support if you are accused of any of them.

Legal support for other offenses in Bulgaria

Drunk driving, offenses against personal property, and even hate crimes also come to the attention of our Bulgarian criminal lawyers. Apart from the Criminal Code, some of these offenses are also covered by other laws, which is why working with our law firm can help you find attenuating circumstances and obtain a minimum sentence or even a fine.

However, our lawyers are not at the service of offenders only. If you were a victim of any crime, our specialists can represent you in the pursuit of justice.

Crime statistics in Bulgaria

According to data provided by the Ministry of Interior, the crime rate in Bulgaria registered a mild drop of 1% in 2024. Based on the preliminary information:

• There were 83,346 offenses;
• 86.9% of them were against people, while 13.1% were against property;
• Vratsa was the region with the highest crime rate (1,587 offenses per 100,000 inhabitants).

We also offer assistance if you want to apply for citizenship in Bulgaria.

If you need legal representation in a criminal offense, feel free to contact us immediately!