Izabela Łakomiak, Adwokat
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ATTORNEY-AT-LAW (ADWOKAT) | OPOLE, POLAND

English-speaking lawyerin Opole, Poland

I'm Izabela Łakomiak, a Polish attorney-at-law (adwokat). I work with clients in English, from the first consultation to the final hearing, in person in Opole or online, and represent clients before courts throughout Poland.

  • CRIMINAL · FAMILY · CIVIL · BUSINESS · IMMIGRATION
  • CONSULTATIONS IN PERSON AND ONLINE
  • SERVICE IN ENGLISH AND POLISH
+48 509 831 745adwokat@kancelarialakomiak.pl
Wiejska 77B, 45-240 Opole
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Izabela Łakomiak, English-speaking lawyer in Opole, Poland

Areas of practice

Cases I handle for clients who prefer to work in English

Criminal Defense

Representation from arrest through investigation, trial and appeal, and representation of victims of crime.

Family Law & Divorce

Divorce, custody and contact, child support and division of property, including cases where one spouse lives abroad.

Civil Law

Compensation claims, inheritance, contracts, payment disputes and Swiss franc (CHF) mortgage disputes.

Business Law

Contracts, disputes and ongoing legal support for companies, including foreign-owned businesses.

Immigration Law

Residence and work permits, family reunification, appeals against refusals, permanent residence and citizenship.

Citizenship by Descent

Confirmation of Polish citizenship for descendants of Polish emigrants, including archive research and appeals.

Citizenship by Marriage

Residence permits, permanent residence and recognition as a Polish citizen for spouses of Polish citizens.

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OFFICE IN OPOLE, POLAND

An English-speaking attorney in Poland

My law office is at Wiejska 77B in Opole, in southern Poland. I am a Polish attorney-at-law (adwokat) and a member of the Opole Bar, and I work with clients in English throughout their case: consultations, correspondence, and explaining every document and hearing, while the filings themselves are made in Polish.

I work with foreign nationals living in Poland and with people abroad who have legal matters here: a detention or criminal charge, a divorce with an international element, a residence or work permit, confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent, property and inheritance, or setting up and running a business.

I appear before the District and Regional Courts in Opole and the Court of Appeal in Wrocław, and before courts in other parts of Poland. Much of the work, including document review and preparing filings, can be handled remotely, so clients do not need to be in Opole or even in Poland.

The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 Polish time. To arrange a consultation in English, call +48 509 831 745 or use the contact form.

Law Office of Izabela Łakomiak, ul. Wiejska 77B, 45-240 Opole, Poland. View the office on Google Maps

Who I work with

  • expats and foreign employees living in Poland
  • international students
  • international couples and families
  • foreigners arrested or charged while in Poland
  • foreign companies and businesses with foreign partners

Arrested or charged in Poland: your basic rights

  • You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions, without giving a reason.
  • You have the right to contact a lawyer.
  • If you don't speak Polish well enough, you have the right to a free interpreter.
  • You can ask for your country's consulate to be informed.
  • You must be brought before a court within 48 hours of arrest, and the court then has 24 hours to decide on pre-trial detention. Otherwise you must be released.
  • Don't sign documents you don't understand.

A family member or friend can contact me on your behalf.

Arrested in Poland as a foreigner: full guide

How we can work together

Consultations take place at my office in Opole or online by video call. You can send documents in advance by email, and I'll go through what they mean and what options you have. Fees are agreed in writing before any work starts.

How the first consultation works

  1. 1.

    Get in touch

    Call or email with a short description of your matter. We agree a time in Opole or online.

  2. 2.

    Meeting

    We go through your situation and documents: letters from courts, police or prosecutors, contracts, correspondence.

  3. 3.

    Next steps

    I explain the possible options, the risks and the cost of handling the case.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an "adwokat"?
An adwokat is a fully qualified Polish attorney-at-law and member of the Polish Bar, entitled to represent clients before all Polish courts, including in criminal cases.
Will court hearings be in English?
Court proceedings in Poland are held in Polish, but you are entitled to an interpreter. I explain each step in English and prepare you for every hearing.
Do you only work in Opole?
My office is in Opole, but I represent clients before courts across Poland, and consultations can be held online.
Can you help if I live outside Poland?
Yes. Consultations, document review and correspondence can be handled entirely remotely, in English. This is common in citizenship by descent cases and for people with property, inheritance or family matters in Poland.
Will I need to travel to Poland?
Often not. Many matters can be handled under a power of attorney without your attendance. Where a court requires you to appear in person, I explain this in advance so you can plan for it.
Can I get divorced in Poland if my spouse lives in another country?
Often yes. It depends on factors such as where you and your spouse live and your nationalities. See the guide on getting divorced in Poland as a foreigner.
Law office of Izabela Łakomiak in Opole

About the lawyer

Izabela Łakomiak

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW (ADWOKAT)

I am a Polish attorney-at-law (adwokat) and a member of the Opole Bar (Izba Adwokacka w Opolu). My law office is at Wiejska 77B in Opole, and I represent clients before courts and authorities throughout Poland.

I handle civil matters, including debt recovery and disputes over Swiss franc (CHF) loans, as well as criminal, family and business cases and matters concerning agricultural land. Consultations take place at the office or online, in Polish and in English.

  • Adwokat: member of the Opole Bar
  • Law, University of Opole (2022), commercial law specialisation
  • English philology, translation specialisation (2022)
  • Postgraduate studies in taxation, University of Wrocław (2023)
  • Consultations in English and Polish
  • Consultations in Opole and online
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Contact

Consultations in English, in Opole or online

Kancelaria Adwokacka Adwokat Izabela Łakomiak, Wiejska 77B, 45-240 Opole

+48 509 831 745Book a consultation
Call: +48 509 831 745