Criminal proceedings in Turkey move quickly, especially at the investigation stage. The first statement given in custody, the response to a detention request and the early preservation of evidence can decide the outcome of a case.
Attorney Nurettin Canata served for many years as a public prosecutor and chief public prosecutor before joining the Bursa Bar. Knowing how investigations are planned and how indictments are built from the inside allows us to identify weaknesses in the prosecution case at an early stage.
How we can help
- Attendance during police and prosecutor interviews,
- Appeals against detention (tutuklama) and requests for release or judicial control measures,
- Defence before criminal courts of first instance and high criminal courts in Bursa,
- Representation of victims and complainants,
- Appeals before the Bursa Regional Court of Appeal and the Court of Cassation,
- Matters relating to the execution of sentences, probation and conditional release.
Foreign nationals
Foreign nationals arrested in Turkey are entitled to an interpreter and to have their consulate informed. Travel bans (yurt dışı çıkış yasağı) are frequently imposed as a judicial control measure; we can apply for these to be lifted where appropriate.
Urgent assistance
For arrests and custody matters, call +90 533 723 12 34. Turkish-language information is available on our Bursa criminal lawyer page.
Frequently asked questions
Can a lawyer attend my police interview?
Yes. Anyone held in police custody in Turkey has the right to consult a lawyer privately and to have the lawyer present during the statement. You also have the right to remain silent.
Do I need a lawyer who speaks English?
An interpreter is provided by the authorities if you do not speak Turkish. We can communicate with you in English and work with sworn interpreters for hearings and documents.
Member of the Bursa Bar (Reg. No 7458). Graduate of Ankara University Faculty of Law; former public prosecutor and chief public prosecutor.
