Military Law and Mobilization
Military law is one of the most in-demand and, at the same time, most sensitive areas of legal assistance in Ukraine today. Issues of mobilization, deferral, the legality of territorial recruitment center actions, receiving proper injury or death benefits, and defense in criminal proceedings for unauthorized absence from a military unit — all of this affects hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians every day.
I provide legal assistance to military personnel, veterans, their family members, and employers across the full spectrum of military and mobilization law. My approach is strictly within the law: clear analysis of grounds, document preparation, representation before territorial recruitment centers and recruitment offices, in courts, and where necessary — defense in criminal proceedings.
The legal framework includes: the Law of Ukraine "On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization" No. 3543-XII (Art. 23 — grounds for deferral), the Law "On Military Duty and Military Service" No. 2232-XII, Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 560 of 16.05.2024 "On the Procedure for Conscription During Mobilization," the Law "On the Social and Legal Protection of Military Personnel" No. 2011-XII, the Law "On the Status of Veterans" No. 3551-XII, and the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Art. 407 — unauthorized absence from a unit, Art. 408 — desertion, Art. 409 — evasion of military service duties). Timely engagement of an attorney can mean the difference between a conviction and release from liability, between receiving benefits and years of waiting.
4 simple steps
How we handle your case
- 01
Free consultation and assessment
We review your situation in 20–30 minutes and tell you honestly whether the case is winnable
- You call or message us on a messenger
- I personally review the documents and circumstances
- You receive a clear action plan and exact cost
- If the case is not promising — I will say so directly and will not take your money
98% of clients already at this stage understand they came to the right place
- 02
Contract signing and start of work
A transparent contract with no hidden fees
- We fix the price and deadlines
- You pay only after signing the contract
- You get a personal client account (Telegram chat with me 24/7)
Payment in installments is available
- 03
Preparation and strategy development
We do all the heavy lifting for you
- Collection and analysis of all necessary documents and evidence
- Development of a winning legal position
- Preparation of claims, complaints, motions, and contracts
The client is barely distracted from their own affairs
- 04
Representation and outcome
I take on all courts, negotiations, and government agencies
- Participation in court hearings and negotiations
- Representation without your presence (online or offline)
- Monitoring enforcement of the decision (debt collection, lifting arrests, etc.)
Result: money in your account or a resolved problem
Practice areas (categories)
- Consultation on grounds for mobilization deferral (Art. 23 of Law No. 3543-XII)
- Preparation of documents for obtaining deferral through the territorial recruitment center and recruitment office
- Appeal of unlawful actions by territorial recruitment centers and recruitment offices in court
- Appeal of fines for failure to appear at the territorial recruitment center
- Verification of the legality of summons delivery
- Support during military medical commission (MMC) examination
- Appeal of MMC fitness-for-service decision
- Employee reservation for enterprises — legal support
- Protection of military personnel rights during service
- Appeal of unlawful orders and command actions
- Discharge from military service — report preparation and support
- Recovery of unpaid monetary allowance
- Obtaining injury benefits (UAH 100,000 monthly + one-time assistance)
- Obtaining benefits for families of fallen military personnel (from UAH 15 million)
- Registration of disability due to combat injury
- Protection of rights of prisoners of war and missing persons
- Defense in criminal proceedings under Art. 407 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (unauthorized absence from unit)
- Defense in criminal proceedings under Art. 408 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (desertion)
- Defense in proceedings under Art. 409 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (evasion of service duties)
- Support for voluntary return to place of service
- Court representation in military crime cases
- Registration of combat veteran status (UBD)
- Protection of veterans' rights to benefits and social guarantees
- Appeal of refusal to assign disability pension
- Recovery of benefits for families of the fallen — full support
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Oral consultation | Free |
| Express situation / document review (summons, MMC decision, order) | From $150 |
| Written legal consultation with opinion | From $350 |
| Attorney's request to territorial recruitment center, recruitment office, or military unit | From $350 |
| Preparation of documents for mobilization deferral | From $500 |
| Appeal of territorial recruitment center fine | From $500 |
| Complaint against unlawful actions of territorial recruitment center or recruitment office to court | From $750 |
| Appeal of MMC decision | From $750 |
| Support for obtaining injury benefits | From $1,000 |
| Support for obtaining benefits for family of the fallen | From $1,000 |
| Registration of UBD status or disability | From $750 |
| Report preparation and support for discharge from military service | From $750 |
| Defense in criminal proceedings (Arts. 407–409 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) in court | From $4,000 |
| Representation in court of first instance (military disputes) | From $2,000 |
| Appeal brief preparation | From $1,000 |
| Representation in appellate court | From $2,000 |
| Cassation appeal to the Supreme Court | From $2,000 |
| Employee reservation for enterprises — full support | By agreement |
The final fee depends on the complexity of the matter, the volume of documentation, urgency, and procedural stage. A tailored fee proposal will be provided after an initial consultation.