Tornike Chikovani
Specialization: CriminalService area: Criminal Law
Address: Valerian Gunia Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Phone: +995 555 15 13 13
Languages: Georgian, English, Russian – fluently
Email: Chikovani.lawoffice@gmail.com
About Lawyer:
Attorney Tornike Chikovani is a member of the Georgian Bar Association, a criminal defense lawyer based in Tbilisi, Georgia, and the Founder and Managing Partner of Chikovani Law Office. He provides legal services to Georgian and foreign individuals and companies in Tbilisi and throughout Georgia. Criminal law is the primary focus of Tornike Chikovani’s legal practice. He represents and defends defendants and convicted persons in criminal proceedings and represents victims and other participants in criminal cases before investigative authorities, the Prosecutor’s Office and the courts of Georgia. As a criminal defense lawyer in Tbilisi and Georgia, Tornike Chikovani represents clients at all major stages of criminal proceedings, including arrest and detention, presentation of charges, pre-trial detention and bail hearings, criminal investigations, pre-trial hearings, trials on the merits, appeals and cassation proceedings. Tornike Chikovani has practiced criminal law since 2020. He is also specialized in juvenile justice. In his professional practice, Tornike Chikovani places particular emphasis on an individual and in-depth assessment of every case. Work on a criminal case begins with a detailed analysis of the factual circumstances, case materials, the prosecution’s position and the available evidence. Based on this assessment, potential legal risks are identified and a defense strategy tailored to the specific circumstances of the case is developed. Tornike Chikovani’s criminal law practice covers a broad range of criminal cases, including crimes against life and health, violent crimes, property crimes, fraud, extortion, threats, stalking, drug-related offenses, economic and financial crimes, criminal offenses related to business activities, cybercrime, offenses involving violations of privacy, and other categories of criminal cases. In criminal proceedings, Tornike Chikovani conducts a detailed review of the evidence presented by the prosecution and assesses the possibility of obtaining additional evidence relevant to the defense. Depending on the circumstances of the case, this may include legal analysis of witness testimony, expert opinions, video and audio recordings, electronic communications, telephone records, financial and banking documentation, and other potential evidence. Particular attention is given to the legality of obtaining evidence, its admissibility and reliability, and its relevance to the criminal proceedings. Where appropriate, consideration is given to obtaining an independent or alternative expert examination, involving an appropriate specialist, and securing additional evidence in support of the defense position. Tornike Chikovani participates in investigative and procedural actions related to criminal cases, including interviews, questioning and examination of witnesses, searches and seizures, procedures related to forensic examinations, and other investigative measures. He represents clients before the relevant divisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, investigative authorities and the courts. An important area of his practice is emergency legal assistance to arrested and accused persons. In cases involving arrest or detention, the legality of the detention, grounds for the accusation, available evidence and the client’s procedural status are assessed, together with the possibility of promptly obtaining and preserving evidence relevant to the defense. Tornike Chikovani represents clients at hearings concerning preventive measures, including pre-trial detention and bail. When preparing the defense position, the legal grounds for detention and the alleged risks of absconding, reoffending or interfering with evidence are carefully assessed. Relevant factual and legal circumstances supporting the defense are presented to the court. Where appropriate, the defense may request bail or another less restrictive preventive measure provided by law. Tornike Chikovani also participates in plea bargain negotiations. Depending on the circumstances of the particular case and the client’s interests, he assesses the available legal options, including proceeding to trial, seeking a change in the legal classification of the charges, negotiating a plea agreement, or using other legal mechanisms available under Georgian law. An important part of Tornike Chikovani’s practice is the representation of victims of crime. He provides legal assistance in preparing criminal complaints and legal positions, collecting and organizing evidence, communicating with investigative authorities and prosecutors, exercising victims’ procedural rights, and representing victims before the courts. Particular practical importance is given to representing victims of fraud, financial crime, extortion, threats, violence, stalking and other criminal offenses where, in addition to seeking an appropriate legal response, it is necessary to promptly obtain, preserve and properly submit electronic, financial, documentary or other evidence to the investigative authorities. Another significant area of Tornike Chikovani’s practice involves economic and financial crimes and white-collar crime. Legal assistance in this field includes the assessment of criminal liability risks, examination of financial, banking, corporate and contractual documentation, legal analysis of transactions, and defense and representation in cases involving fraud and other property-related or financial offenses. Tornike Chikovani also handles criminal cases involving drug-related offenses. His criminal defense practice covers offenses detected within Georgia as well as criminal matters arising at state borders, airports and customs checkpoints involving the importation or possession of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled substances or medications subject to special regulation. Juvenile justice constitutes a separate area of his professional practice. Tornike Chikovani is a lawyer specialized in juvenile justice and, when representing a minor in criminal proceedings, places particular emphasis on the best interests of the child, special procedural safeguards, age and individual needs, social and family circumstances, and the specific standards established under Georgian juvenile justice legislation. Tornike Chikovani has practical experience representing foreign nationals and non-resident clients in Georgia. Legal assistance for international clients includes representation in matters involving arrest or detention in Georgia, summons by the police or Prosecutor’s Office, criminal law issues arising at airports and state borders, ongoing criminal investigations, court proceedings and other urgent legal matters. When representing foreign clients, particular attention is given to clearly explaining Georgian criminal law and criminal procedure, maintaining efficient communication, and providing effective representation before the relevant investigative, prosecutorial and judicial authorities. Tornike Chikovani provides legal services in Georgian, English and Russian. Where necessary, professional interpreters in other languages may be engaged to ensure effective communication and representation. His practice also includes criminal cases with an international element, including matters where a participant in the proceedings is a foreign national, or where persons, assets, evidence or financial transactions connected with the case are located in different jurisdictions, as well as cases in which criminal proceedings in Georgia raise issues of international legal cooperation. Tornike Chikovani also handles legal matters involving international wanted persons, INTERPOL, extradition and international cooperation in criminal matters, including proceedings involving foreign nationals in Georgia. Tornike Chikovani represents clients during the appeal stages of criminal proceedings. In appellate and cassation proceedings, court judgments, assessment of evidence, legal classification of the alleged offense, procedural violations and other relevant factual and legal circumstances are examined in detail in order to identify appropriate grounds for challenging a decision. His practice also covers legal matters relating to the execution of criminal sentences, including early conditional release, amnesty, presidential pardon, expungement of criminal records and other procedures available under Georgian law. Tornike Chikovani’s professional approach is based on assessing a criminal case as a comprehensive legal matter rather than treating individual procedural actions in isolation. Throughout the proceedings, potential legal scenarios, evidentiary risks, strengths and weaknesses of the defense position, and the legal mechanisms available to protect the client’s interests are carefully evaluated. Early involvement of a criminal defense lawyer can be particularly important. In cases involving arrest, a police summons, search, questioning, presentation of charges or other urgent investigative measures, legal representation from an early stage can be essential both for protecting the client’s procedural rights and for preserving evidence relevant to the defense and developing an effective legal strategy. Tornike Chikovani received his higher legal education at Ilia State University. He completed his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree between 2012 and 2017 and subsequently continued his studies in the Master’s Program in Criminal Law from 2017 to 2019, obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree with a specialization in Criminal Law.. Tornike Chikovani is the Founder and Managing Partner of Chikovani Law Office. The firm provides legal services to Georgian citizens and companies operating in Georgia, as well as foreign nationals, non-residents, investors and international businesses. In addition to criminal defense and criminal law, Chikovani Law Office provides legal services in civil and commercial law, litigation and dispute resolution, debt recovery, contract law, real estate law, family law, immigration and residence matters, company formation and corporate law, business relocation and investment in Georgia, tax-related matters, as well as legal issues involving crypto assets, FinTech and Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) activities. Tornike Chikovani’s professional approach is focused on accurately assessing each client’s legal position, identifying existing and potential legal risks, and developing a legal strategy tailored to the specific facts and circumstances of each case. Attorney Tornike Chikovani provides criminal defense and legal representation in Tbilisi and throughout Georgia at all stages of criminal proceedings, including criminal investigations, proceedings before courts of first instance, appellate proceedings and cassation proceedings. His principal areas of practice include: criminal defense and representation; criminal defense lawyer in Tbilisi and Georgia; defense of arrested and accused persons; pre-trial detention and bail; representation before the police and Prosecutor’s Office; criminal trial defense; appeals and cassation proceedings; representation of crime victims; juvenile justice; drug-related offenses; fraud and property crimes; economic and financial crimes; white-collar crime; violent crimes; cybercrime; international criminal matters; INTERPOL and extradition. Tornike Chikovani is a member of the Georgian Bar Association, a criminal defense lawyer in Tbilisi, Georgia, and the Founder and Managing Partner of Chikovani Law Office, representing Georgian and international clients in criminal proceedings in Tbilisi and throughout Georgia. Additional information on legal articles and publications is also available on the website https://chikovanilaw.com.
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