The quickest way to reach the practice is by phone. You can also describe your situation in the enquiry form and upload documents straight away. Aleksander Sigal advises in English, German and Russian, so write or speak in whichever language is easiest for you.
Documents that help with a first assessment
- Traffic fines: hearing or witness questionnaire (Anhörungsbogen), fine notice (Bußgeldbescheid) and the envelope showing the date of delivery.
- Driving licence: letters from the licence authority, for example an order to undergo an MPU.
- Accident: accident report, photos of the vehicles and the accident scene, the other driver's name, number plate and insurer, witness contact details and any police reference number.
- Criminal case: police summons or letter, or a penal order (Strafbefehl).
- Legal expenses insurance: name of the insurer and your policy number. If you have a rental car agreement, send that too.
If something is missing, do not wait. Documents can be sent later.
What happens after your enquiry
- We get back to you. We discuss your situation and first check whether a deadline is running.
- Costs are clarified. We clarify who bears the costs and, if needed, send the cover request to your legal expenses insurer.
- Instruction and file access. Once you instruct us, we request access to the case file and, where necessary, lodge an objection in time.
Your enquiry does not commit you to anything. Everything you tell us is covered by lawyer–client confidentiality. How we process your data is set out in our privacy policy (in German).
Do not let deadlines pass
You only have two weeks from delivery to object to a fine notice or a penal order. Contact us as soon as such a letter arrives, even if you do not have all the documents yet. Meetings at the office in Berlin-Wilmersdorf are by appointment.