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Kancelaria Adwokacka Gołębiewski. For twenty years, Warsaw's foremost criminal defence firm for international clients — extradition, European Arrest Warrants, and cross-border cases where the stakes are highest.

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20+
Years of Practice
500+
Cases Handled
15+
Countries Represented
24/7
Emergency Support
We serve clients in: 🇬🇧 English 🇵🇱 Polish 🇳🇴 Norwegian 🇩🇪 German 🇳🇱 Dutch
⚖ Okręgowa Rada Adwokacka w Warszawie 🏛 European Criminal Bar Association 🎓 University of Warsaw, Faculty of Law ⏱ 20+ Years of Practice 🇳🇴 Norwegian Cases Specialist
Criminal defence attorney Warsaw
2004 Founded
About the Firm

A Trusted Name in Criminal Defence Since 2004

Kancelaria Adwokacka Gołębiewski has built its reputation over two decades on principled, aggressive defence of individuals caught in complex cross-border criminal proceedings. Based in Warsaw, our attorneys appear regularly before the District and Appellate Courts of Poland, as well as coordinating with foreign counsel across Europe.

We are the go-to firm for Polish nationals in Norway and Scandinavian nationals facing proceedings in Poland. Our command of both Polish criminal procedure and international extradition law gives our clients a decisive advantage when it matters most.

  • Criminal Defence
  • Extradition Proceedings
  • European Arrest Warrants
  • Polish-Norwegian Cases
  • Pre-Trial Detention Appeals
  • Transfer of Sentenced Persons
  • International Mutual Legal Aid
  • Asset Freezing & Confiscation
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adw. Piotr Gołębiewski, Founding Partner, Kancelaria Adwokacka Gołębiewski
Founding Partner

adw. Piotr Gołębiewski

Adwokat  ·  Warsaw Bar Association  ·  Member since 2004

Piotr Gołębiewski graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw and completed his legal training at the Warsaw Bar. He has practised exclusively in criminal law for over two decades, building a reputation as one of Poland's foremost authorities on extradition, European Arrest Warrants, and cross-border criminal proceedings.

He has represented clients before every level of the Polish judicial hierarchy — from district courts to the Supreme Court — and has appeared in proceedings touching seventeen jurisdictions across Europe and beyond. His command of Polish constitutional protections for citizens facing foreign extradition requests has secured outcomes that other counsel considered unachievable. We are not in the business of losing cases we should win.

  • Okręgowa Rada Adwokacka w Warszawie — Adwokat, admitted 2004
  • European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) — Member
  • University of Warsaw, Faculty of Law and Administration — LLM
  • Author: Ekstradycja a prawa obywatela polskiego (Warsaw Bar Review, 2018)
  • Norwegian-language capability — specialist in Polish-Norwegian cross-border cases
  • Recognised in Rzeczpospolita ranking of leading criminal defence attorneys
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Practice Areas

What We Do

We focus exclusively on criminal law and cross-border proceedings, giving our clients the depth of expertise that generalist firms cannot match.

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Criminal Defence

Robust representation at every stage of Polish criminal proceedings — from arrest and charge through trial and appeal. We defend serious crimes, white-collar offences, and cybercrime.

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Extradition & EAW

Specialised defence against extradition requests and European Arrest Warrants. We challenge warrants, argue constitutional rights, and negotiate alternatives to surrender in both Polish and foreign courts.

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Norway Cases

With over 100,000 Polish nationals living in Norway, we handle more cross-border Polish-Norwegian cases than any other Warsaw firm — from criminal proceedings to extradition and child welfare matters.

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Pre-Trial Detention

Polish courts use pre-trial detention extensively. We challenge detention orders vigorously, seeking release or alternative measures such as bail, electronic monitoring, and travel restrictions.

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Transfer of Sentenced Persons

Serving a sentence abroad as a Polish national? You may be entitled to serve the remainder in Poland. We manage the full application process under Council of Europe conventions.

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Asset Freezing & Confiscation

Cross-border asset freezing orders and confiscation proceedings require prompt action. We apply for lifting of freezing orders, challenge confiscations, and represent clients in international asset recovery.

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Track Record

Selected Case Results

Results matter. These are representative outcomes — anonymised in accordance with professional obligations — from our recent international caseload.

European Arrest Warrant

EAW Dismissed in Full — Warsaw Regional Court

German federal authorities issued a European Arrest Warrant for a Polish national residing in Frankfurt on fraud allegations. We challenged the warrant on grounds of disproportionality and demonstrated that the conduct fell outside the mandatory 32-offence list, requiring dual criminality. The Warsaw Regional Court refused to execute the warrant.

Warsaw · 2023 · EAW Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA

Extradition from Norway

Extradition Proceedings Blocked — Polish Constitutional Bar

Polish authorities sought the extradition of a Polish citizen who had lived and worked in Norway for eight years. We advised Norwegian counsel on the operation of Article 55(1) of the Polish Constitution — the absolute prohibition on extradition of Polish nationals to non-EU states — and successfully argued before the Norwegian courts that execution would be impermissible.

Oslo · 2022 · European Convention on Extradition 1957

Transfer of Sentenced Persons

Transfer from Norway Secured in Under Five Months

A Polish national serving a four-year sentence in a Norwegian correctional institution engaged us to manage an application for transfer to Poland under the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons 1983. We coordinated the joint application with the Norwegian Correctional Service. Transfer was approved and completed within five months of instruction.

Stavanger · 2023 · Council of Europe Convention 1983

Interpol Red Notice

Red Notice Removed — CCF Application Successful

Our client — a Polish national living in Norway — was subject to an Interpol Red Notice issued at Polish request. The notice restricted his travel, caused problems at borders, and was affecting his professional life. We filed a challenge with Interpol's Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF), demonstrating procedural irregularities in the underlying Polish proceedings. The Notice was removed.

Stavanger / Warsaw · 2022 · Interpol CCF Proceedings

Why Choose Us

The Firm That Prevails When Everything Is on the Line

International criminal proceedings leave no margin for error. The wrong counsel — or no counsel — translates directly into years of a person's life. We bring an unmatched combination of legal rigour, language capacity, and cross-jurisdictional command to every case we accept. We are selective about what we take on. When we take a case, we pursue it without compromise.

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Elite Legal Training

Our attorneys hold advanced degrees in Polish and European criminal law, with publications on extradition and international mutual legal assistance.

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International Network

We maintain relationships with criminal defence counsel in Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and across the EU — enabling seamless multi-jurisdictional representation.

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Multilingual Team

Consultations available in Polish, English, Norwegian, German, and Dutch. No language barrier stands between you and expert counsel.

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Urgent Response Capability

Arrests and warrants don't keep office hours. We offer 24/7 emergency consultation and can appear before a court within hours of instruction.

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"Every extradition case I have won was won because we moved faster, argued harder, and knew the law better than the other side. That is the standard we hold ourselves to."
adw. Piotr Gołębiewski, Founding Partner
How It Works

From First Contact to Resolution

We understand that facing criminal proceedings in a foreign country is deeply stressful. Here is what to expect when you instruct us.

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Initial Consultation

A free, confidential call — by phone or video — to review your situation and assess your legal options. Available in your language, at your convenience.

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Case Analysis

We obtain and review all relevant documents: warrants, extradition requests, court orders. We identify grounds for challenge and develop your defence strategy.

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Court Representation

Our attorneys appear before the Polish courts on your behalf, filing applications, presenting arguments, and fighting for the best outcome at every hearing.

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Resolution & Follow-up

Whether a favourable judgment, successful appeal, or negotiated outcome — we see your case through to resolution and advise on any subsequent steps.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

"I was arrested in Oslo under a Polish warrant after living in Norway for six years. Kancelaria Gołębiewski took my case immediately, challenged the warrant, and within four months I was home with my family. I cannot thank them enough."

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A. Kowalski
Polish national, Oslo — Extradition case

"My son was detained in Warsaw and we had no idea where to turn. The firm communicated with us in Norwegian throughout the process, explained every step clearly, and secured his conditional release pending trial. Professional beyond words."

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M. Hansen
Family client, Bergen, Norway

"After receiving an extradition request from Poland, several lawyers told me my situation was hopeless. Kancelaria Gołębiewski identified a procedural flaw in the request and had it dismissed entirely. Exceptional work."

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P. Nowak
Client from Amsterdam — Extradition case
Legal Insights

Understanding Your Rights

Key information for anyone facing international criminal proceedings or living abroad with a Polish connection.

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Extradition

Can Poland Extradite Its Own Citizens?

Polish constitutional law contains important protections against extradition of Polish nationals. The rules differ for EU and non-EU states — here is what you need to know.

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Norway

Norway Is Not in the EU: What This Means for Extradition

The European Arrest Warrant does not apply between Poland and Norway. Different treaties govern — and different defences are available. A guide for Polish nationals in Norway.

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European Arrest Warrant

Received a European Arrest Warrant? Act Immediately.

Time limits in EAW proceedings are strict. From the moment of arrest, deadlines start running. Engaging a specialist within hours — not days — is critical.
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Facing arrest, a warrant, or extradition proceedings? Do not wait. The firms that prevail in these cases are the ones that act first. Speak with adw. Gołębiewski directly — today, at no cost.

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