Lawyer (avocate) at the Strasbourg Bar

Marina Makarova Defending your rights, in France and before the European courts

Family law, criminal law, fundamental rights: I support you with rigour and care, from your first question to the hearing, in Strasbourg or remotely.

in English
по-русски
en français

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Portrait of Marina Makarova in front of the European and French flags

Strasbourg Bar Member of the Bar since June 2025, sole practice

European Court of Human Rights Former assistant lawyer at the Court’s Registry (2009-2012)

Three languages Consultations by telephone and video call

Areas of practice

Support at the moments that matter

A separation, criminal proceedings, an administrative decision, an Interpol notice: every situation calls for a precise answer and a clear strategy.

Family law

Divorce, separation, children’s residence, child maintenance, international family situations.

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Criminal law

Assistance in police custody (garde à vue), defence in court, support for victims.

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European law and the ECHR

Applications to the European Court of Human Rights and communications to the UN Human Rights Committee.

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Immigration law

Residence permits, appeals against an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF), asylum and international protection.

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Interpol and extradition

Challenging Red Notices, defence in extradition and European Arrest Warrant proceedings.

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Local-law associations

Setting up and registering associations in Alsace-Moselle: articles of association, founding meeting, register.

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Background

Fifteen years at the heart of the European institutions

Before being sworn in, I worked at the European Court of Human Rights, at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and with applicants from across Europe.

This experience allows me to approach each case both before the French courts and, where useful, before European and international bodies.

About the practice

Since 2025 Lawyer at the Strasbourg Bar
Sole practice: family, criminal, fundamental rights.
2017-2019 and 2023-2024 International Protection Centre
Representing applicants before the European Court of Human Rights and the UN Human Rights Committee.
2019-2021 Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Co-Secretary of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights.
2009-2012 European Court of Human Rights
Assistant lawyer: examining applications, preparing Chamber cases.

Consultations

Wherever you are, in your language

By telephone

A first conversation to understand your situation and explain the options open to you.

By video call

Remote appointments, from France or abroad, with the same level of confidentiality.

In three languages

English, Russian and French: you speak directly, without an intermediary, about matters that are often sensitive.

Fees

Fees agreed in advance

Every engagement is covered by a written fee agreement (convention d’honoraires): you know from the outset how the work will be charged.

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Legal aid

Legal aid accepted

Depending on your means, the French State may cover all or part of the fees (aide juridictionnelle). I can help you prepare the application.

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