Founded in 2011, Zoran J. Minic Law Office is primarily a criminal defense office in Belgrade. In addition to criminal law, the office provides services to various clients in the field of civil and administrative law. Also, the Minic Law Office protects the interests of its clients in the economy, from multinational companies to small businesses and individuals. The Minic Law Office enriches its practice with the protection of human rights and freedoms, and in this field it has over ten years of experience in fighting for its clients all the way to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. As a member of the international network of lawyers with excellent service WOLEP, we cooperate with law offices from over 30 countries in the region, the European Union and Latin America. Thus, we are fully equipped to respond to the needs of our clients in international business, as well as to the needs of clients from abroad who resolve legal issues in the Republic of Serbia.
Our mission is to take a dedicated and determined interest in you, understand your goals and meet or exceed your expectations. We are guided by the following values: integrity, loyalty, professionalism, responsibility and excellence.
We work hard for you, providing superior legal services in a timely, effective and efficient manner and maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
For the company, we foster a dynamic and pleasant working environment, based on open communication and mutual respect, and encourage initiative, innovation, teamwork and loyalty.
For the community, we will continue our tradition of service and respectful leadership.
Our vision is to become the best and leading office for criminal law in Serbia.
To serve as a leader in the field of civil law.
To be the main advisor for all legal needs of your business.
We want to be the standard for excellence in criminal, civil and commercial law.
At the Minic Law Office, we have five basic values that guide us in the way we manage our practice, build relationships with clients, conduct business and treat employees and other interested parties. These core values form the basis for everything we do and every decision we make. This is the commitment we made to ourselves and the promise we make to you.
We act with integrity – doing the right thing for our clients and colleagues at all times and in all circumstances. We are committed to conduct that maintains objectivity, openness, fairness and accountability in every way – and promotes the greater good of our clients, our firm and our community. As such, we do not compromise on core principles.
We are loyal to those we serve and those we work with. Loyalty is the foundation on which trust is built with clients, in our firm and in the community we serve. We firmly stand behind our clients’ goals and are faithful to our professional obligations. Our success so far is the result of loyalty to clients, loyalty of team members to each other and loyalty to the company.
We value professionalism highly and demonstrate expertise, competence and reliability in everything we do. We are driven by the desire and practice to continuously develop and improve our knowledge and skills in order to exceed expectations. We exercise good judgment in our business dealings and respect the people around us, regardless of their role or situation.
We are accountable to clients and colleagues by taking personal responsibility for our own actions and the way they affect both those we serve and those with whom we work. Each of us has specific responsibilities, and we understand that for a company to be successful, each individual must own personal responsibility for their work product and their behavior. We take responsibility for our actions to ensure that our behavior earns the support and trust of everyone we work with.
We are never satisfied with the “status quo”
We strive for continuous improvement in serving clients, people in our community and the legal system as a whole. We value innovation andwe support creativity. We understand that constant change is a way of life in the modern world and especially in a dynamic city like Belgrade, and we are committed to constantly proactively looking for new and better ways to serve.
Guided by these values, the Minic Law Office declares the following principles:
Zoran J. Minic, Attorney at Law
The founder and owner of the Minic Law Office is Zoran J. Minic, attorney at law.
He was born in Belgrade in 1979.
He graduated from the Fifth Belgrade High School and the Law Faculty of the University of Belgrade – judicial major. He finished his studies on time.
He completed his internship as a lawyer and prosecutor trainee, which meant that he was in judicial practice practically from the first day of work. From 2009 to 2011, he worked in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, where he gained rich experience in the field of Ministry work and administrative law. He has been practicing law since 2011, when he was registered in the directory of the Belgrade Bar Association. From the first day at the bar, he recorded significant successes in his work and built lasting and meaningful relationships with his clients.
In addition to criminal law, in which he specializes, his main areas of interest and work within the office are civil law, corporate law, administrative law, and human and minority rights. In this sense, in the course of his career, he attended various trainings, including trainings organized by the Organization for European Security and Cooperation (OSCE) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
He has basic knowledge of Gestalt psychotherapy and advanced knowledge of the English language.
Being charged with a crime can be the most stressful event you will ever experience in your life. If you are reading this, it is likely that you or a loved one has been arrested by the police or charged by the public prosecutor. Your reputation has been damaged, your freedoms have been restricted and now you have to defend yourself at the court of law. You’ve been through a lot, but unfortunately, this is just the beginning. Allow me to address you with a few sentences. Criminal law is my great passion. I consider it the backbone of the legal system and a pillar of legal science. Because of all that, since the very beginning of my practice as a lawyer, over ten years ago, the focus of my work has been criminal law matters.
The Prosecutor’s Office will use all the resources at its disposal to prosecute you and obtain a conviction at the court of law. With unlimited money, power and resources at theirdisposal, they have the means as well as the determination to achieve this.
I understand that just being accused of a crime can be extremely stigmatizing. However, being found guilty can lead to a number of very undesirable consequences.
Even if you are not sentenced to prison, a criminal conviction can have profound consequences for your future, such as:
As difficult as it may seem, remember that you are presumed innocent during this process and that you are doing the right thing by exploring your legal options.
Defending your rights is not just about knowing the law. I believe that understanding your story is also of utmost importance. Every case is different, and every client has individual needs. I will always take the time to meet with you to learn more about your personal circumstances and priorities, so that I can represent youin the bast way.
I said at the outset that I am passionate about criminal law and am fully invested in the cases I represent. Regardless of the situation, I never lose sight of the interests of our clients, that is you.
No two clients are the same. I understand that the circumstances of your case are unique and require a personalized approach in dealing with any criminal charge you face.
My first step with any new client is to listen. Understanding the exact circumstances that led to you receiving a criminal charge is key to determining a strategy that will lead to the best possible outcome. We will also discuss your goals in resolving the criminal charge, which may include avoiding a criminal record, avoiding jail time, and/or reducing fines.
Once I have a comprehensive understanding of your situation, we will discuss next steps and outline a strategy that will be in your best interest, such as proceeding to trial, attempting to reach a plea agreement with the prosecution, or pleading guilty to a lesser charge.
Most importantly, no matter which way we go, with your trust, together we will choose the best strategy for you and I will fight for you.
I understand that your first question when you are charged with a crime is “now what?” I am here to guide you through your concerns and ensure that the process is as smooth as possible.
In criminal proceedings, the principle of “equality of arms” applies. This means that all the evidence that the public prosecution wants to use in the proceedings against you must be delivered to me. Once I have had an opportunity to review the material against you, we will meet to discuss what I believe will be the best course of action to proceed with your defense. This may include going to trial, trying to reach a plea deal with the prosecution, or pleading guilty to a lesser offense.
Regardless, I will make sure that you are fully informed every step of the way and that you understand all aspects of whatever path we take.
I am convinced that you will be satisfied with our cooperation.
With respect,
Zoran J. Minic, Attorney at Law
