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Law Firms - Criminal Law
Sharon Nahari Law Firm
The firm, founded in 1998 by Sharon Na-
hari, comprises three lawyers with ex-
tensive experience in criminal law. The
firm has acquired major reputation in criminal
law in Israel and is one of the field’s leading
firms in Israel. The firm specializes in a wide
range of criminal offenses from white collar
crimes including bribery and money laundering
to murder, sexual offenses, drugs, embezzle-
ment, fraud, theft, violence etc. Another unique
area of specialization of the firm is extradition
and the firm specializes in providing opinions
regarding international crimes in legal issues.
The firm also acts at military tribunals, hearings
of agencies, such as National Headquarters, etc.
The firm has scored many achievements in many
criminal cases covered by the media. Each client
is handled personally, and the firm acts on the
principle that a suspect’s right to representation
is a fundamental right.
Sharon Nahari, Professional CV
In 1997, Sharon Nahari began his legal career
with the public defender’s office and has been
party to many legal achievements, precedent-set-
ting High Court rulings and acquittals. In 1998,
he graduated an IDF reserve legal officers’ course
and now serves in the Military Prosecutor’s office.
This experience provides himwith the advantage
of a broad perspective on both sides of the law,
having worked for the prosecutor and the police.
In 1999, he opened his firm and has since repre-
sented private clients. By 2002, he was named
by the media as one of the “next generation” of
Israel’s up-and-coming criminal lawyers. Since
then he has won many media awards. In 2009,
he was chosen by “Calcalist” as one of Israel’s
leading criminal lawyers being the youngest on
the newspaper’s list. In 2010, he was chosen
by “Globes” as one of Israel’s most promising
lawyers under the age of 40 and received a prize
from the Bank of Israel’s Governor. Sharon Na-
hari is currently ranked as one of Israel’s top ten
criminal law firms by D&B.
World View
Adv. Sharon Nahari manages each case in his firm
thoroughly and struggles for his clients based on
his world view that every person is entitled to
representation even if he committed the most
severe offense. The lawyers at the firm are dedi-
cated to each case, investigating and looking for
findings, with special emphasis on preliminary
proceedings for charges (arrests and hearings).
The firm keeps the rights of the suspected, in face
of the tendency of the police and the media to
accuse suspects before being found guilty.
Unique Specialization
Our firm specializes in extradition in Israel and
overseas, struggling against extradition petitions
in cooperation with local and international firms
in the USA, Europe, Brazil, etc. Since its incep-
tion, the firm has handled many criminal cases
involving all types of offenses A notable area of
the firm is extradition for international offenses
such as: computer and Internet crimes and fraud,
“Nigerian scams”, gambling, online pharmacy
crimes, clearing, credit card forgery, legal advice
before questioning, closing criminal cases, hear-
ings before charges, sexual offences, etc. The
firm represents Israelis in trouble with the law
in collaboration with local criminal lawyers in
various countries.
Notable Achievements in the Past Decade
• Acquittal of the late Yoni Alzam by the High
Court for murder – the verdict became a landmark
in criminal law and is studied at Israeli universi-
ties. It redefined the rules for handling police
informers, investigation techniques and prevent-
ing a client from meeting his lawyer.
• Acquittal in the Beersheva District Court on a
double murder charge.
• Farchi ruling (Supreme Court) - Disqualification
of DNA evidence.
• Release of Rabbi Eliezer Berland in the case of
his extradition from Holland to Israel.
• Release of a famous singer accussed of rape.
• Achievement in the Jewish terrorists’ affair
when it was ruled that even in security offenses
an attorney cannot be prevented from meeting
his client.
• In 2000, Sharon Nahari acted in the Dotan af-
fair, and court deliberations led to a precedent
which ruled that despite legal presumptions of
dangerousness of drug dealers, each case should
be distinguished according to its circumstances.
This ruling was given despite the fact that law
does not make such a distinction between the
actual facts in each case, but uses the general
term “drug dealer”.
• Indictment cancellation of a magician accused
of indecent sexual acts on a minor, after the pros-
ecution case was completed.
• Computer offenses and Internet crimes – in-
admissibility of young defendants in the Trojan
Horse affair.
• Closing many cases for public figures during
the hearing stage.
• Cancelling charges.
The Firm’s Clients
The firm was involved in the case of former
president Moshe Katsav, advised him during
questioning and represented him prior to his
indictment.
The firm has represented first-time offenders
such as doctors, psychiatrists, police officers,
elected officials and public servants, lawyers and
accountants, bank and corporate executives and
elected representatives. The firm has represented
clients for serious and complicated crimes and
organized crime families.
Special Activities
Sharon Nahari served on the Israel Bar’s commit-
tee for amending the Criminal and Penal Codes.
He appeared on a TV program as an expert com-
mentator on criminal law and writes expert col-
umns for “Yediot Ahronot.”
He has written many articles, some of which are
published in the media and online. He serves as
a military prosecutor in the IDF reserves.
Contribution to the Community
Represents the Israel Magicians Association,
charities in Israel and abroad, and handles pro
bono cases for the needy.
Esta b l i s h e d
1998
L i ne o f B u s i n ess
Law Firm
Bet Hadar Dafna, 39 Shaul Hamelech Blvd.,
Tel Aviv 6492807
Tel: 972-3-6969080, 972-3-6968070
Fax: 972-3-6968040
Sharon Nahari, Adv.
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