Practical guides
Practical guides to working with a lawyer in Switzerland: choosing one, costs, legal aid, specialisations.
How to choose a lawyer in Switzerland
Cantonal bar registry, practice areas, languages, fees: the practical criteria for choosing a lawyer in Switzerland.
How much does a lawyer cost in Switzerland?
Hourly fees, retainers, success fees, legal expenses insurance: how lawyers' fees work in Switzerland.
Legal aid in Switzerland: who qualifies and how to apply
Conditions, procedure and limits of legal aid in Switzerland (art. 29 para. 3 Constitution, art. 117 ff. CPC, art. 132 CrimPC).
Certified Specialist SBA: what does the title guarantee?
What the Certified Specialist title awarded by the Swiss Bar Association means, and how to use it when searching for a lawyer.
How to prepare for your first consultation with a lawyer
Documents to gather, questions to ask, points to clarify: how to get the most out of a first meeting with a lawyer in Switzerland.