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Russian Law Firm: Legal Assistance for Foreigners in Russia

Professional legal assistance for foreigners in Russia
English-speaking lawyer Moscow / Saint Petersburg
Licensed attorney (lawyer ID 866 since 2005)
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English-Speaking Lawyer in Russia for Foreign Nationals

English-speaking lawyer. 20 years of experience
Tarasenko Vasiliy Georgievich

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As an English-speaking lawyer in Russia, I provide professional legal assistance for foreign nationals who live, work, travel or do business in this country. Many of my clients are expatriates, international professionals, business owners and travelers who suddenly face legal issues in an unfamiliar legal system.
If you need an English-speaking Russian lawyer to explain Russian law and guide you through the process, you came to the right place. I assist clients in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and other regions of Russia, both in person and online.

Russian Attorney Tarasenko Vasiliy

Legal Assistance for Foreigners in Russia

Foreign clients often search for a lawyer in Moscow for foreigners or an attorney in Russia for expats because they often need more than general advice — they need a trustworthy professional who understands both Russian law and the challenges faced by expatriates.
Key reasons why foreigners choose my law office:
  • English-speaking lawyer in Russia – clear communication without language barriers.
  • Experience with foreign nationals – understanding of visa status, residence, and cross‑border issues.
  • Broad practice areas – criminal, migration, family, civil and business matters for foreign clients.
  • Clear and transparent terms – fees, scope of work and responsibilities are set out in a written agreement.
  • Focus on foreigners’ needs – protection of your rights and interests in contact with Russian authorities and courts.
My goal is to provide reliable legal assistance for foreign nationals in Russia and help you feel safer and more informed when dealing with Russian law.

Why Foreigners Choose My Legal Services

I provide a wide range of services focused on foreign nationals and international situations.
If you are under investigation, have been detained, or face criminal charges, you need a Russian criminal defense lawyer who can act quickly and explain every step of the process.
Services include:
  • legal advice after detention or questioning;
  • participation in investigative actions;
  • preparation of legal complaints, motions and statements;
  • representation in court at all stages;
  • appeals and other remedies provided by Russian criminal procedure.

Legal Services for Foreigners in Russia

Criminal Defense for Foreign Nationals

Migration rules in Russia can be confusing, especially if you are not familiar with local law. As a Russian immigration lawyer, I provide:
  • visa problems Russia lawyer consultations (overstay, visa expiry, incorrect purpose of stay);
  • overstay visa Russia legal advice and options to reduce negative consequences;
  • assistance in administrative cases related to migration violations;
  • deportation help Russia – representation if you face deportation or an entry ban;
  • communication with Russian migration authorities on your behalf.
I do not issue visas, residence permits or any government documents. I provide legal advice and representation regarding your rights and obligations.

Migration and Immigration Law

As an English-speaking family lawyer in Russia, I advise and represent foreign nationals in:
  • divorce cases involving a foreign spouse;
  • child custody and contact arrangements;
  • property division and financial matters;
  • cross‑border family disputes.
If you search for a divorce lawyer Russia or family lawyer for foreigners Russia, I can help you understand the applicable law, jurisdiction and realistic options.

Family Law for Foreign Nationals

For foreign entrepreneurs and companies, I act as a business lawyer in Russia and business attorney in Moscow, helping with:
  • business formation and structure;
  • contracts and commercial disputes;
  • relations with partners and clients;
  • regulatory and compliance issues;
  • legal aspects of taxation and communication with tax authorities.
This is legal help for foreign companies in Russia, focused on reducing legal risks and ensuring compliance with Russian regulations.

Business & Tax Legal Support

Many clients first find me by searching “help for foreigners in Russia legal issues”. The usual cooperation process looks like this:

  1. Initial contact – you briefly describe your situation by email, messenger or phone.
  2. Consultation – we discuss the facts, applicable law and possible scenarios.
  3. Agreement – we sign a clear legal services agreement describing the scope of work and fees.
  4. Legal work and representation – I prepare documents, communicate with authorities and, if needed, represent you in court.
  5. Follow‑up – you receive explanations and updates in English at every stage.

How I Work With Foreign Clients

If you are a foreign national facing a legal problem in Russia, you do not have to deal with it alone. You can contact an English-speaking lawyer in Moscow or Saint Petersburg for foreigners and receive professional guidance on your situation.

The information on this website is for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. To obtain legal advice about your specific case, please contact me directly.

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Russian Law firm provide legal services in sphere of Russian law

We work with both organizations and individuals and will protect your legitimate rights in any life situation

We specialize in protection of foreign nationals and companies

Russian attorney speaks English, without a translator
Our Russian solicitors and barristers will protect your rights at any stage of criminal or administrative prosecution, regardless of external circumstances, and will also help with any civil and arbitrational proceedings
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The lawyer's experience is more than 19 years of real legal practice
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Original diploma in the specialty "philologist, teacher of English language and literature, translator in the field of professional communication"
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Russian Lawyer VS Russian Advocate - Attorney

What is the difference?
There are a large number of professional lawyers and law firms in Russia and in Moscow, but only a few of them provide legal services for foreigners in English language.
In addition, Russian law firms can consist of both lawyers and professional advocates, or attorneys. And these meanings are not equal.

So, Russian lawyers are divided into just lawyers and professional advocates - attorneys.


A Russian lawyer has a higher legal education and can represent interests in courts on the basis of a «power of attorney», with the exception of criminal cases.
The status of an advocate implies greater legal rights, including the right to defend in criminal cases.

Some people think that they themselves can cope with their problems, since they do not want to spend extra time and money on legal services. Others do not rely on their own experience and strength, and their first reaction to a legal problem that has arisen is to contact people who know how to provide qualified support.

When is it worth using the services of an English-speaking Russian lawyer?

In order to quickly and competently solve any issue or make a decision, it is worth thinking about the possible options and not being overconfident.
A person can turn to a lawyer if he needs help solving legal issues. However, before asking to provide the necessary service, you need to get acquainted with his type of specialty.
A lawyer is a specialist who provides qualified assistance in legal matters to individuals and legal entities.
It is his direct responsibility to be impartial and to fully apply his knowledge and experience in order to help a client in need.
The field of work of lawyers can be very different.

Our law firm employs English-speaking lawyers of the following specializations:

  • Russian lawyer for business: doing business with Russian companies and ligations during execution of contracts;
  • Russian divorce lawyer (family lawyer)
  • Russian criminal defense lawyer
  • Moscow lawyer with English language
If you are a foreigner or represent foreign company and you need an English-speaking corporate lawyer, Russian divorce lawyer ( family lawyer) or Russian defense attorney, you can contact our attorneys in Moscow or another city in Russia.

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