Nejib Marzouki

Criminal defence lawyer in Tunis

Assistance and defence, from police custody to judgment.

Criminal proceedings put a person's freedom, reputation and future at stake. The firm assists both people who are accused and victims, at every stage: police inquiry, custody, judicial investigation, trial and appeal.

Each case is studied document by document. The defence strategy is built with the client, who is kept informed of the progress of the proceedings and of the choices available.

When to consult

  • You are summoned by the police, the national guard or an investigating judge.
  • A relative is held in police custody or in detention.
  • You are prosecuted before the district court, the misdemeanour chamber or the criminal chamber.
  • You are the victim of an offence and wish to file a complaint or claim damages in the criminal case.
  • You want to appeal a judgment or bring the case before the Court of Cassation.

How the firm works

  1. First meeting

    You set out the facts and hand over the documents received: summons, police report, judgment. The firm explains where the proceedings stand and what they involve.

  2. Study of the file

    The firm consults the file at the court, checks that each step was carried out lawfully and notes what is useful to the defence.

  3. Assistance at each step

    Presence at your side in custody, before the investigating judge and at the hearing; drafting of applications and written submissions.

  4. After the judgment

    Explanation of the decision, appeal where it is worthwhile, follow-up of enforcement.

Frequent questions

Can a lawyer assist me from police custody onwards?

Yes. Tunisian law gives a person held in custody the right to ask for a lawyer. Inform the firm, or ask a relative to do so, as soon as the custody is known.

Does the firm also act for victims?

Yes. The firm drafts the complaint, assists you during the inquiry and presents your claim for compensation to the court.

What should I bring to the first appointment?

Your identity document and every document received: summons, police report, order, judgment. Also note the dates and the names of the people involved.

The firm's other practice areas

Civil lawContracts, liability, inheritance and property.Family lawDivorce, child custody, maintenance, inheritance.Commercial and business lawCompanies, commercial contracts, debt recovery, businesses in difficulty.ArbitrationDomestic and international arbitration, from the clause to enforcement of the award.Tax lawTax audit, reassessment and disputes with the tax authorities.Employment lawEmployees and employers: contract, dismissal, litigation.Real estate lawLand titles, property sales, shared ownership and ownership disputes.Talk about your caseBook an appointment →

The information on this page is general. It does not replace a consultation: each situation has to be examined with its documents.