Criminal Defense Lawyer in Aachen
English-Speaking Defense Attorney in Aachen with Local Expertise
Attorney Nikolai Doszna grew up in Aachen and is intimately familiar with the city’s legal landscape. He completed his law studies at the University of Leipzig, followed by the First State Examination and his legal clerkship in the district of the Higher Regional Court of Cologne – with placements at the Aachen Regional Court, the Aachen Public Prosecutor’s Office, and two renowned Aachen law firms. It was during this period that he laid the foundation for his later specialization as a criminal defense attorney.
After passing the Second State Examination, Mr. Doszna was admitted to the bar. His professional career has taken him through various law firms in Aachen and Leipzig, primarily focused on criminal, traffic, guardianship, and labor law. Over the years, he increasingly concentrated on criminal law – the field in which he now represents clients throughout Germany with diligence and deep legal expertise.
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law (Fachanwalt für Strafrecht)
Attorney Doszna holds the German title of Fachanwalt für Strafrecht – Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. This designation is awarded by the German Bar Association (Rechtsanwaltskammer) only after meeting strict requirements: completion of an intensive multi-year specialist training course with written examinations, proof of having personally handled a substantial number of criminal cases, and an ongoing annual continuing education obligation. The title therefore serves as a reliable mark of quality – clients can be confident that their case is being handled by a recognized expert.
Attorney Doszna further deepens his expertise through membership in the leading professional associations: the Aachen Bar Association, the German Bar Association (DAV), the NRW Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Working Group on Criminal Law of the German Bar Association.
Areas of Practice as a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Aachen
The core of the practice is criminal defense at every stage of proceedings. Attorney Doszna has represented clients in over 250 investigations and court proceedings nationwide. His services include:
- defense during preliminary investigations – including police summons, suspect interrogations, and search-and-seizure procedures
- representation in main proceedings before local, regional, and higher regional courts
- counsel on penalty orders (Strafbefehl) and appeals
- defense in custody matters, including custody review and detention appeals
- representation in cases with an international dimension, such as European Arrest Warrants and extradition proceedings
Key focus areas include general criminal law, narcotics law, traffic criminal law, white-collar and property crime, sexual offenses, and capital crimes. Clients can also rely on the firm’s experience in appellate (revision) proceedings.
Attorney Doszna consistently pursues the best possible outcome for each client – determined, efficient, and with a clear focus on the individual circumstances of every case.
Criminal Defense in English, German, and Polish
Attorney Doszna provides full legal representation and consultation in English at a professional negotiation level, making the firm a reliable point of contact for international clients, expatriates, and foreign nationals facing criminal proceedings in Germany. Thanks to his Polish heritage, he also offers legal services in Polish – a valuable advantage for cross-border matters and Polish-speaking clients.
24/7 Criminal Defense Emergency Hotline
Arrests, house searches, or police summons rarely occur during regular business hours. For this reason, the firm offers a 24/7 criminal defense emergency hotline. Anyone in Aachen or anywhere in Germany who needs urgent legal assistance can reach Attorney Doszna at +49 177 957 82 497 – around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
