Profession of an attorney in Moldova

An attorney is a person who has an education in the field of jurisprudence, has a license to practice law and represent clients in court.

The term "lawyer" refers to a person who has graduated from law school and has knowledge of the law.

Right to qualified legal assistance

1. Any person has the right to freely choose an attorney to receive consultations and representation on legal matters.
2. The state ensures access to qualified legal assistance to all persons in accordance with the law on advocacy.
3. Individuals and legal entities have the right to use, in the established manner, legal assistance from any attorney by agreement of the parties.
4. In cases provided for by law, qualified legal assistance is paid for from the state budget.
5. Taking into account the financial situation of the person, the attorney can provide him with free legal assistance.
6. Attorneys of the Republic of Moldova have the right to carry out individual assignments or practice law in other states, if this is provided for by the legislation of the relevant state.

Legal basis of the Republic of Moldova

• Constitution of the Republic of Moldova

• Law No. 1260/2002 on Advocacy

• Statute of the Advocacy Profession

• other laws regulating legal activity

• international treaties to which the Republic of Moldova is a party.