βš– Top Criminal Defence Law Lawyers in Poland (2026)

Defence representation for criminal investigations, charges and trials in Poland, including white-collar crime. All firms listed offer English-language legal services to expats and foreign nationals.

Top 20 Criminal Defence Law Firms in Poland β€” Ranked

Rankings based on Chambers Europe, Legal 500 EMEA, Forbes Best Law Firms and other verified sources. All firms offer English-language services. Updated 2026.

#1
Polish Specialist

Criminal Law Poland

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Forbes Best Law Firms (Criminal); Legal 500; Who's Who Legal

Criminal DefenceDispute ResolutionEnglish βœ“
#2
Polish Business Law

Dudkowiak & Putyra

πŸ“ Warsaw Β· Krakow Β· Poznan Β· Wroclaw 🌍 English

Chambers Recommended; Legal 500 Recommended

Corporate & M&AImmigrationEmploymentReal EstateEnglish βœ“
#3
Polish Independent

WardyΕ„ski & Partners

πŸ“ Warsaw Β· Krakow Β· Wroclaw Β· Poznan 🌍 English

Chambers Europe Band 1 (multiple); Legal 500 Tier 1

Corporate & M&AReal EstateEmploymentDispute ResolutionEnglish βœ“
#4
Polish Boutique

Staczek Law Office

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

English-speaking Warsaw boutique

Criminal DefenceFamily LawDispute ResolutionEmploymentEnglish βœ“
#5
Polish Specialist

Brysiewicz Bokina & Associates

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Legal 500 (White-Collar Crime)

Criminal DefenceDispute ResolutionEnglish βœ“
#6
Polish Independent

RKKW KwaΕ›nicki WrΓ³bel & Partners

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Chambers Ranked; Legal 500 (Dispute Resolution; White-Collar)

Corporate & M&ADispute ResolutionCriminal DefenceIP LawEnglish βœ“
#7
Polish Expat-Focused

Lawyersinpoland.com

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Recommended for expats; multiple awards

Corporate & M&AReal EstateEmploymentFamily LawEnglish βœ“
#8
Polish Independent

KochaΕ„ski & Partners

πŸ“ Warsaw Β· Krakow 🌍 English

Legal 500 EMEA 2025: 14 practice areas; 29 ranked lawyers

Corporate & M&AReal EstateEmploymentTax LawEnglish βœ“
#9
International

Dentons Poland

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Legal 500 EMEA Tier 1 (Corporate/M&A; Real Estate)

Corporate & M&AReal EstateEmploymentTax LawEnglish βœ“
#10
Polish Specialist

KL Law

πŸ“ Gdansk Β· Warsaw 🌍 English

Recommended for Gdansk/Gdynia

ImmigrationEmploymentReal EstateIP LawEnglish βœ“
#11
Polish Full-Service

ChaΕ‚as i WspΓ³lnicy

πŸ“ Warsaw Β· Krakow Β· Gdansk 🌍 English

Legal 500 Recommended

Corporate & M&AReal EstateEmploymentFamily LawEnglish βœ“
#12
Polish Boutique

CzyΕΌewscy Kancelaria

πŸ“ Gdansk 🌍 English

Recommended for Gdansk area

Family LawCriminal DefenceDispute ResolutionReal EstateEnglish βœ“
#13
Polish Full-Service

DT Law Firm

πŸ“ Warsaw Β· Krakow Β· Poznan Β· Wroclaw Β· Gdansk 🌍 English

Legal 500 Recommended

Corporate & M&ADispute ResolutionReal EstateEmploymentEnglish βœ“
#14
International

Baker McKenzie Warsaw

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Chambers Band 2 (M&A); Legal 500 Tier 1 (Employment)

Corporate & M&ABanking & FinanceEmploymentTax LawEnglish βœ“
#15
Polish Independent

SoΕ‚tysiΕ„ski Kawecki & SzlΔ™zak (SK&S)

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Chambers Band 2 (Litigation); Legal 500 Tier 1

Corporate & M&ABanking & FinanceIP LawEmploymentEnglish βœ“
#16
Polish Full-Service

TGC Corporate Lawyers

πŸ“ Warsaw Β· Krakow Β· Wroclaw Β· Gdansk Β· Poznan 🌍 English

Recommended for foreign investors

Corporate & M&AReal EstateEmploymentTax LawEnglish βœ“
#17
Polish Full-Service

JDP Law Firm

πŸ“ Warsaw Β· Krakow Β· Wroclaw Β· Poznan 🌍 English

Legal 500 EMEA Leading Firm (Real Estate; Employment)

Real EstateEmploymentDispute ResolutionCorporate & M&AEnglish βœ“
#18
Polish Independent

B2RLaw Jankowski StroiΕ„ski ZiΔ™ba

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Legal 500 Recommended

Corporate & M&ABanking & FinanceTax LawEnglish βœ“
#19
Polish Independent

GESSEL Attorneys at Law

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Legal 500 Recommended; Chambers Recommended

Corporate & M&ADispute ResolutionReal EstateBanking & FinanceEnglish βœ“
#20
Polish Independent

WKB WierciΕ„ski KwieciΕ„ski Baehr

πŸ“ Warsaw 🌍 English

Legal 500 Recommended; Lawyers Global 2025

Corporate & M&AReal EstateEmploymentDispute ResolutionEnglish βœ“

About Criminal Defence Law in Poland

Defence representation for criminal investigations, charges and trials in Poland, including white-collar crime. Poland's legal market has over 30 years of post-transition development and ranks among the most sophisticated in Central and Eastern Europe. For expats and foreign nationals, engaging a firm with English-speaking capabilities is essential.

The firms listed above have been selected based on their international reputation, verified English-language capability, and demonstrated expertise serving foreign clients in Poland. Rankings draw on Chambers Europe, Legal 500 EMEA and Forbes Best Law Firms Poland.

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