Representing judges before the High Council of Justice

A disciplinary complaint, a motion for dismissal or an application for consent to detention — for a judge these are proceedings where the office and professional reputation are at stake. We defend judges before the Disciplinary Chambers and at meetings of the High Council of Justice, and challenge their decisions. Some materials in such cases are published by the Council itself — they are in Cases and media.

What we do

Disciplinary proceedings — responses to a disciplinary complaint, attending Disciplinary Chamber hearings, a position on the sanction.
Challenges — complaints against Disciplinary Chamber decisions to the Council, and against Council decisions to the Supreme Court.
Temporary suspension — representation when the suspension of a judge from administering justice is considered.
Dismissal — defence when a motion to dismiss a judge is considered.
Consent to detention or custody — the defence position on such an application, combined with work in the criminal proceedings.
Integrity and qualification assessment — support on matters that affect a judge's career.

Why this is a separate practice

Disciplinary proceedings against a judge have their own procedures, time limits and Council case law, distinct from both criminal and administrative procedure. What matters here is not only the rules but an understanding of how a court works from the inside. The firm's team includes Andrii Riabishyn, formerly President of the Poltava District Court and later President of the Poltava Court of Appeal.

How we work

Disciplinary proceedings

01 Analysing the complaint or motion What exactly is alleged, which time limits have already expired, whether there are procedural grounds to refuse consideration

02 A written position Explanations, documents and case materials that refute the allegations or mitigate their assessment

03 The hearing Attending the Disciplinary Chamber and the Council, answering questions from Council members

04 Challenge A complaint to the Council against the chamber's decision, then to the Supreme Court against the Council's decision

Frequently asked questions

At what stage should a lawyer be involved?

Once a disciplinary complaint or notice of the opening of proceedings has been received. The first written explanations shape the position for the whole of the proceedings, so they are best prepared together with counsel.

Can a decision of the High Council of Justice be challenged?

Yes. A Disciplinary Chamber decision is challenged before the High Council of Justice, and a Council decision before the Supreme Court. The time limits for challenges are short, so preparation should start while the case is still being heard.

Do you work only with judges from the Poltava region?

No. The Council hears cases of judges from all over the country, and we represent judges regardless of region.

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Received a disciplinary complaint or a motion?

Call us — we will arrange a confidential meeting and assess the time limits and the position.

+380 67 400 8181