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Tools for finding legal professionals in EU countries

If you are faced with a legal dispute and/or need legal advice and assistance you may turn to a legal professional such as a lawyer, notary, translator/interpreter or mediator.

Types of legal professions

Within the different legal and judicial systems of the Member States of the European Union (EU), there is a wide range of legal professions such as lawyers, notaries, judges, prosecutors and judicial officers.  Members of legal professions do not hold the same titles in all Member States, and their role and status can vary considerably from one Member State to another.

Legal translators/interpreters

If you need to understand and be understood during a hearing held in another Member State or if you need a legal translation of a contract or other legal document, you may wish to find an interpreter or a legal translator.

Mediators

If you decide to use mediation you would meet with a mediator – an independent, neutral third party – who can help you talk things through and reach agreement.

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