Yagunov Legal
Yagunov Legal
27 years of practice in Ukrainian courts and the European Court of Human Rights, law enforcement agencies, and international institutions is more than just experience. It is an understanding of how the law actually works — in the courtroom, at the ECtHR, and at the negotiating table
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On 15 September 2026, the investigating judge of the Bolhrad District Court of Odesa Oblast, by a ruling in case No. 497/150/22 (proceedings No. 1-кс/497/389/26), granted the victim’s complaint of…
Read moreIn domestic criminal proceedings, the victim, as a rule, becomes a marginal figure. This is neither an exaggeration nor an emotional assessment, but a statement of systemic reality. Criminal proceedings…
Read moreOn 10 September 2026, investigating judge of the Bolhrad District Court of Odesa Region refused the application of prosecutor V.P.Bulhar of the Bolhrad District Prosecutor’s Office for clarification of the…
Read moreOn 20 August 2026, an investigating judge of the Peresypskyi District Court of Odesa granted a complaint filed by attorney Dmytro Yagunov and quashed an investigator’s decision refusing to grant…
Read moreOn 11 August 2026, the Odesa Court of Appeal granted the appeal filed by attorneys Dmytro Yagunov and Valentyna Yurchenko on behalf of the victim, and quashed the ruling of…
Read moreAfter the Bolhrad District Court of Odesa Region quashed, on 31 July 2026, the decision to close criminal proceedings No. 12018160150002589 concerning the group torture of Oleh Istomin, the victim…
Read moreOn 31 July 2026, the investigating judge of the Bolhrad District Court of Odesa Oblast, S.V. Kodintseva, issued a ruling in case No. 497/150/22, by which she quashed the resolution…
Read moreAttorneys Yuriy Kanikaiev and Dmytro Yagunov have raised before the Supreme Court a fundamental question concerning the application of Article 10 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights…
Read moreAttorney Dmytro Yagunov represented the interests of a victim of brutal torture committed in the city of Izmail in September 2018. Despite the large number of witnesses and eyewitnesses to…
Read moreAttorney Dmytro Yagunov has officially appealed to the Odesa Regional Bar Association and the National Bar Association of Ukraine (NAAU), calling on them to ensure maximum transparency and prevent the…
Read moreThe Odesa District Administrative Court, by its judgment of 19 June 2026 in case No. 420/9112/26, granted in full the claim brought by advocate Dmytro Yagunov against the State Institution…
Read moreOn 19 June 2026, the investigating judge of the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of the city of Kyiv, acting on a complaint by advocate Dmytro Yagunov, quashed the police investigator’s decision…
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Ukrainian advocate. Member of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture. Researcher at the University of Tübingen. Over 27 years defending rights in court, in prison inspections, and in scholarship.
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Each client brings a unique challenge. We bring a solution built precisely for it. We take the time to understand your situation before we act. Whether it's a complex legal dispute, a sensitive negotiation, or an urgent procedural matter, our approach is never off-the-shelf. Every strategy is shaped by the facts, the stakes, and the people involved — because that's the only way to get it right
Over 27 years of practice, we have built a record defined by outcomes rather than volume. We have successfully concluded more than 30 cases before the European Court of Human Rights. Our completed matters span criminal defense at all stages, civil and administrative proceedings, representation of victims, deportation and extradition cases, and disciplinary proceedings on behalf of lawyers. Each concluded case reflects the same working principle: exhaustive preparation, precise identification of procedural and legal vulnerabilities, and sustained pressure applied at the right stage
Legal crises rarely announce themselves in advance. When yours arrives, you need a team that responds immediately. We don't let time work against you
Cases are won and lost in the details. We read documents the way parties never do, and study materials the way judges never will. The line that seems like nothing is often where everything hides
Emotions make for poor advisors in court. We assess risks objectively, tell our clients the truth even when it’s uncomfortable, and offer solutions, not illusions. A good outcome starts with an honest analysis
Pressure, delays, and setbacks are part of the job — not a reason to give up. We defend our clients’ interests consistently and to the very end: in appeals, in complaints, and at the next hearing. Giving up is easy — we choose a different path
Every legal matter carries real consequences — for your freedom, your reputation, and your future. Dmytro Yagunov approaches each case with scholarly precision, prompt responsiveness, and the tenacity of an advocate who never settles for less than the best possible outcome
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Our practice operates on a principle of deliberate scarcity: we take on a limited number of cases at any given time, ensuring that each client receives our undivided attention. Not every inquiry results in an engagement — and that is fair to everyone involved. Before reaching out to schedule a meeting, please take a moment to consider what we offer and what we do not. We represent clients in civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings; defend rights before the European Court of Human Rights; handle matters involving the conduct and accountability of public authorities; advise on disciplinary proceedings concerning attorneys, judges, and prosecutors; and provide academic and legal expertise for organisations and institutions. We do not offer informal consultations, or guarantees of outcome — results depend on far more than the quality of legal work alone.
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Description of the situation — brief but to the point. A few paragraphs are sufficient: what happened and what you expect
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Preliminary Discussion. Its purpose: to understand the situation, identify opportunities, and honestly assess the prospects
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If there is a basis for working together, the terms are discussed and a contract is signed
The law isn't just a set of rules. It's the language used to communicate with the state. And like any language, it has nuances that make all the difference — not just what is said, but how, when, and to whom. A lawyer who understands the weight of every argument — and every minute of your freedom — is more than a lawyer. It is someone who has read thousands of cases to understand yours. Who has watched the system fail — and learned how to prove it.
