Criminal defence and property lawyer in Budapest

Criminal defence and expert representation throughout the proceedings. Victim representation, sale contracts, attorney countersigning and land registry matters.

Practice areas

In criminal cases I act as defence counsel and as legal representative of victims; in my civil practice I handle property transactions.

Bírósági épület oszlopcsarnoka

Everything in criminal law. Defence from the first police interview to the final judgment, in court and on appeal.

Criminal defenceSummoned by the police? What to do now
Két ember egymás kezét fogja egy asztalnál

If you have been the victim of a crime: criminal complaint, representation before the authorities, damages and non-pecuniary compensation.

Victim representationWhat are your rights as a victim?
Lakáskulcs átadása az ajtóban

Drafting sale contracts, attorney countersigning, escrow, filings and land registry administration, legal advice.

Property sale contractsHow a property sale works, step by step

About me

Dear Visitor, welcome to my website. I am Dr. Nikoletta Csillag, attorney at law and member of the Budapest Bar Association.

My practice focuses on criminal law and civil law. I am committed to providing my clients with precise, well-founded representation of the highest standard, handling every case with the utmost care, discretion and dedication.

In criminal law I act both as defence counsel and as legal representative of victims. I place particular emphasis on carefully building the defence strategy, analysing the evidence in detail and applying the law as it currently stands.

In my civil practice I mainly advise on and draft sale agreements, property transactions and other property-related legal relationships.

Dr. Csillag Nikoletta ügyvéd
Dr. Nikoletta Csillag

attorney at law, Budapest

Have you been summoned, or has a relative been detained?

Speak to a lawyer before giving any statement to the authorities. Contact me in confidence, I am available 24 hours a day.

Client reviews

“I am very grateful for the quick and thorough work. Every question I had was answered in detail, and I felt in safe hands throughout. My rights as a victim were fully enforced. Thank you!”

“Professional, fair and reliable representation. At every stage I was clearly informed of my options. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for dependable, conscientious legal support.”

“I turned to her in a difficult time. I received expert representation and an attentive, empathetic approach. She represented my interests consistently throughout. I recommend her to everyone!”

Praesumptio innocentiae

The presumption of innocence

In my work, trust, reliability and high professional standards come first. I handle every case individually, shaping the most suitable legal solution from a precise understanding of the details.

Frequently asked questions

The fee depends on the nature of the case, the stage of the proceedings and the expected workload. After our first consultation we set the fee in advance, in writing, in the engagement agreement, so you know exactly what to expect.

Ideally before the first interview. A suspect has the right to remain silent, and defence counsel may be present at the interview. Early statements affect the entire proceedings, so the defence should be planned as early as possible.

Yes. A victim may submit a civil claim within the criminal proceedings, so the criminal court can rule on compensation. If that is not possible, damages and non-pecuniary compensation can be claimed in separate civil proceedings.

To register ownership in the land registry, the contract must be a notarial deed or a private document countersigned by an attorney. In practice this usually means attorney countersigning: the lawyer identifies the parties, checks the title deed and files the application with the land registry.

The fee depends on the type and complexity of the transaction. I provide a quote in advance based on the property details, and we record it in writing before the contract is signed.

Contact details

Consultations, in person or online, are available by prior appointment only.

1136 Budapest, Hollán Ernő utca 49.

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