Samy Ilia Law Office: military and criminal defense in Haifa and northern Israel
Samy Ilia Law Office is a law office in Nesher, in the Haifa area, led by Adv. Samy Ilia, who served 33 years in the Israel Police and was formerly head of the police criminal prosecution in Haifa. The office represents soldiers, police officers, security-service personnel and private individuals in military, criminal and related proceedings in Haifa and the north. It also represents people who are not Israeli citizens, such as visitors and foreign workers, when they are questioned or charged in Israel.
How the office can help
Each line below links to the office's full page on that subject.
- Military law: advice and representation for soldiers and reservists in military legal matters. (page in Hebrew)
- MPCID investigations: support before and during questioning by the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division (MPCID, "Metzah"). (page in Hebrew)
- Military courts: representation in proceedings before military courts. (page in Hebrew)
- Criminal defense in Haifa and the north: from police questioning and arrest through to trial. (page in Hebrew)
- Police officers, prison guards and security-service staff: representation in investigations and proceedings connected to their service. (page in Hebrew)
- Ministry of Defense disability claims: claims for recognition of a disability connected to military service. (page in Hebrew)
- Traffic and DUI: traffic court cases, including driving under the influence. (page in Hebrew)
- Criminal record deletion: applications to delete or restrict criminal and police records. (page in Hebrew)
- Security clearance: when a clearance is denied or revoked, including requests for review. (page in Hebrew)
About Adv. Samy Ilia
- Served 33 years in the Israel Police.
- Formerly head of the Israel Police criminal prosecution in Haifa, a post he held until the end of 2013.
- From 1999 he served as a police prosecutor and senior prosecutor. Earlier in his service he headed special investigation teams.
- Holds a law degree, as well as degrees in political science and Jewish history from the University of Haifa.
- Member of the Israel Bar Association.
- Born in Romania. Speaks Hebrew, English and Romanian.
Your first conversation with the office
The first conversation is confidential. You can explain what happened and ask your questions before you decide anything.
The office works in Hebrew. Through this page you can also reach us in English, and the conversation can be held in English. This page is also available in Romanian and Arabic.
Contact
- Address: Derech Bar Yehuda 53, 3rd floor, Nesher, Israel
- Phone: +972-50-6272695
- WhatsApp: +972-50-6272695
- Email: office@si-law.co.il
- Contact form: Contact page (page in Hebrew)
Frequently asked questions
I am not an Israeli citizen. Can the office represent me in Israel?
Yes. The office represents clients before Israeli authorities and courts, including people visiting or working in Israel. The first conversation can be held in English.
I have been summoned for questioning by the police or the MPCID. What should I do?
It is advisable to speak with a lawyer before the questioning. Contact the office as early as you can, ideally before the date on the summons, so there is time to prepare.
Is the first conversation confidential?
Yes. What you tell the office is kept confidential, and the conversation does not commit you to anything.
Where is the office, and which areas does it serve?
The office is at Derech Bar Yehuda 53, 3rd floor, in Nesher, in the Haifa area. It works mainly with clients in Haifa and northern Israel.
The information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice.
