Institutsiya Law Firm in Bishkek
Lawyers and advocates working across Kyrgyzstan and in Russia. We handle cases in 10 areas: traffic, criminal, family, immigration, civil, land, employment, tax and corporate law, and enforcement of judgments. Consultation is free.
10 areas of law — one team, one contract
Our lawyers work as one team — no need to look for a separate specialist for every question.
Criminal defence →
From detention or a summons by the investigator: questioning, pre-trial measures, expert examinations, trial and appeal.
Family law →
Divorce, division of property and debts, children's residence, alimony, paternity, prenuptial agreements.
Immigration: Kyrgyzstan and Russia →
Lifting Russian entry bans, expulsion and deportation, the register of controlled persons, residence permits and Kyrgyz citizenship. We have representatives in Russian cities.
Real estate and land →
Transactions and title, land disputes, legalising buildings and alterations, inheritance registration.
court dispute — from 20,000 som
Civil disputes →
Debt recovery, challenging transactions, damages, consumer protection, courts of all instances.
Business and contracts →
Registering LLCs and sole proprietorships, contracts, corporate disputes, recovering money from counterparties, ongoing support.
Employment disputes →
Unlawful dismissal, unpaid wages including unofficial ones, reinstatement, protecting employers during inspections.
Taxes and inspections →
Support during inspections, appeals against additional assessments, fines and regulators' decisions.
Enforcement of judgments →
When you have a court judgment but no money: bailiffs, asset tracing, seizures, lifting unlawful restrictions.
Honest before you pay, no surprises under the contract
Assessment of prospects before payment
If there is no chance, we tell you straight. The initial assessment is free.
The price is fixed in the contract
No extra fees for each hearing or “unexpected” expenses.
Your case is handled by a lawyer, not a manager
You talk to the person who will go to court. Their name is in the contract.
Kyrgyzstan and Russia
Cases in Kyrgyzstan and Russia under one contract, never handed to outside firms. We have representatives in Russian cities.
Deadlines tracked from day one
Most cases are lost before trial: a deadline is missed, the wrong document is signed, statements are given without a lawyer. We track deadlines from day one.
4 steps from your call to the result
Request
WhatsApp, a call or the form. Send documents in any form — even phone photos are fine. A lawyer will contact you shortly.
Legal analysis
We study the documents and tell you which outcomes are realistic.
Contract and strategy
We fix the scope, timeframe and price — and tell you in advance what we will not do.
Handling the case
We attend every hearing and send a report on each stage to your messenger.
Your case is handled by a lawyer — from consultation to court
More than 15 lawyers and legal assistants in Bishkek working as one team.
Examples from our practice
Client details have been changed. A result in one case does not guarantee the same in another: we assess every case individually.
Charge reduced to a lesser offence
The client came to us after a first interrogation held without a defence lawyer. We joined the case, had part of the evidence excluded and obtained an expert examination.
Outcome: the charge was reduced and the sentence did not involve imprisonment.
Land plot returned to its owner
The plot had been re-registered to a third party under a power of attorney the owner knew nothing about. We challenged the transaction and restored the title record.
Outcome: title was restored.
5-year entry ban to Russia lifted
A Kyrgyz citizen learned of the ban at the border. We identified which authority issued it and appealed, citing his family and employment contract.
Outcome: the ban was cancelled and entry reopened.
Supply debt recovered after a 9-month delay
The counterparty delayed payment for nine months while moving assets away. We filed a claim with interim measures before the proceedings began.
Outcome: the debt and penalty were recovered.
Employee reinstated
The dismissal was backdated and the procedure violated. We proved the employee had actually been admitted to work and that the dismissal rules were broken.
Outcome: the employee was reinstated and received pay for the forced absence.
Property divided, home kept for the children
The division was complicated by a loan and the parents' contribution to buying the flat. We proved the source of funds and divided the property in the children's interests.
Outcome: the home was kept for the children.
How much legal services cost
Initial case assessment and consultation with document review — free
The price for handling a case is fixed and written into the contract: no percentage of the amount won and no extra fees for hearings. Pay online by card or in cash. Instalments available.
Find out the cost for my case| Service | What's included | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Initial assessment | Situation review, prospects | Free |
| Consultation with document review | We study the documents and give you an action plan | Free |
| Drafting a claim, appeal or demand letter | We draft the document for your situation | from 3,000 som |
| Checking a Russian entry ban | Whether there is a ban, for how long and why | from 3,000 som |
| Real estate transaction check | Documents, property history, risks | from 5,000 som |
| Licence suspension case | Documents, court, appeal | from 20,000 som |
| Accidents and insurance disputes | Damage assessment, claim letter, court | from 15,000 som |
| Uncontested divorce | Claim, court, judgment | from 15,000 som |
| Divorce with a dispute over children, division of property | Claim, court, settlement agreement | from 20,000 som |
| Alimony | Recovery, changing the amount, arrears | from 30,000 som |
| Lifting a Russian entry ban | Check, appeal in Russia | from 40,000 som |
| Criminal defence | Investigation / trial and appeal | from 50,000 / 60,000 som |
| Civil disputes | Debts, IOUs, inheritance, damages | from 15,000 som |
| Land dispute in court | Claim, court, title | from 20,000 som |
Questions people ask before contacting us
How much does a consultation cost?
Consultations with an Institutsiya lawyer are free — both the initial assessment and the consultation with document review. Only representation is paid: the price, from 3,000 som, is fixed in the contract, and instalments are available.
Do you guarantee the result?
The court makes the decision, so no lawyer has the right to guarantee it. We guarantee an honest assessment of your prospects before payment, meeting every deadline and attending every hearing.
Can you handle my case if I am in Russia or outside Bishkek?
Yes. We work remotely and sign documents electronically or by power of attorney. We have representatives in Russian cities.
Do you work in Kyrgyz?
Yes, we consult and handle cases in Kyrgyz and Russian.
How quickly will a lawyer reply?
Shortly after your request — no queues, no answering machines: the lawyer replies personally. Open 7 days: Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–18:00.
How urgently should I get in touch?
The earlier, the more options you have. In a criminal case the first interrogation often decides everything: statements given without a defence lawyer are almost impossible to retract later. Appeal deadlines in administrative, employment and immigration cases are counted in days — contact us as soon as you receive a document or learn of the problem.
What should I bring to the first meeting?
Your passport and all case documents: summonses, reports, contracts, correspondence. If you have no documents, come anyway — we will work it out together.
How long does a case take?
It depends on how complex the case is. We give an estimate at the first meeting and set out the stages in the contract.
How is the work paid for?
The price is fixed and written into the contract — no percentage of the amount won and no extra fees for hearings. Instalments are available. Only state fees, expert examinations and notary services are paid separately — we name them in advance. Pay online by card, in cash or in instalments.
Visit our office or handle your case remotely
2nd floor, entrance from the courtyard
Sat–Sun 11:00–18:00
Office consultations are by appointment so the lawyer can study your documents in advance. Remotely: we accept documents electronically, sign the contract remotely and send reports to your messenger.
