Criminal Defense
Representation of suspects and defendants; pre-investigation advice, detention hearings, pre-indictment hearings, trials and criminal appeals.
OSSTRASCHNOWLAW FIRM
STRASCHNOW LAW FIRM
Professionalism | Thoroughness | Humanity
“It is better to avoid litigation, but if you find yourself in it — it is better to win.”
ABOUT THE FIRM
Legal representation
with expertise, care and commitment.
For more than two decades, Straschnow Law Firm has provided dedicated, high-quality legal representation in criminal law, white-collar crime, disciplinary proceedings, military law and litigation.
The firm represents judges, physicians, businesspeople, contractors, public officials, IDF officers and senior members of the Israel Police — as well as individuals encountering a criminal investigation, disciplinary proceedings or a serious negligence case, sometimes for the first time.
We take on a select number of cases to ensure attentive, thorough and discreet representation at every stage: from confidential advice before questioning, through investigation, detention and hearings, to advocacy before courts and disciplinary tribunals.
We view our clients as genuine partners. Trust, transparency and involvement are central to our approach, and we work tirelessly toward the strongest legally achievable outcome.
PRACTICE AREAS
Experience when
every detail matters.
White-Collar Crime
Fraud, bribery, breach of trust, money laundering, securities and tax offenses, and criminal liability of officers and directors.
Disciplinary Proceedings
Ethics committees, public-sector disciplinary matters and proceedings involving legal, medical, accounting and engineering professionals.
Military Law
Representation of soldiers and officers before military courts, military police investigations, disciplinary violations and appeals.
Workplace Accidents & Professional Negligence
Negligent homicide cases, fatal workplace accidents and potential criminal responsibility of managers, contractors and supervisors.
Serious Traffic Offenses & Criminal Litigation
Fatal road accidents, hit-and-run cases, impaired driving, courtroom advocacy and administrative petitions.
ABOUT ME
Adv. Ofir Straschnow
Founding Partner
Adv. Ofir Straschnow is a graduate of the Faculty of Law at Tel Aviv University and has been licensed to practice law since 2000. He is recognized for his work in criminal defense, white-collar crime, disciplinary law and litigation.
Between 2000 and 2005, he served as Deputy District Attorney for Israel’s Central District. Since then, he has represented suspects and defendants in complex and sensitive cases, including public officials, judges, lawyers, physicians, accountants, senior police officers, IDF officers, contractors, companies and corporations.
He has served as legal counsel to the National Building Supervision Unit (Central District) of the Ministry of the Interior, and as an external prosecutor on behalf of the State Attorney’s Office in planning and construction matters. He currently serves as Deputy Chair of the National Disciplinary Tribunal of the Israel Bar Association.
He has lectured for many years on criminal law and evidence, and teaches a specialized course on legal advocacy and witness examination at Ono Academic College.
In recent years, as an active reservist with the Military Defense Counsel, he has represented soldiers in complex criminal and military proceedings.
IN THE PRESS
Media Coverage
CalcalistProsecutors close the alleged sexual bribery case involving Efi Nave and Judge Eti Kreyff↗GlobesImmunity for a computer intrusion threatens everyone’s privacy↗Kikar HaShabbatInvestigation against a senior contractor closed↗GlobesEl Al controlling shareholders questioned by the Israel Securities Authority↗ynetTeenager dies at a construction site; managers will not receive prison sentences↗ynetCommunity service for assisting in bribery linked to Faina Kirschenbaum↗CalcalistSuspected insider trading at El Al: senior executives appear before securities investigators↗
PROFESSIONAL LECTURES
Legal insight
from real cases.
Criminal Defense Representation
Practical insights from the first consultation through a complete criminal trial.
Watch lecture ↗A Defendant’s Presence in Court
Strategic, legal and personal implications of appearing at hearings.
Watch lecture ↗Reviewing Investigation Materials
The right to examine evidence under Section 74 of the Israeli Criminal Procedure Law.
Watch lecture ↗Using Criminal Proceedings for Civil Purposes
Intersections between criminal and civil legal strategies.
Watch lecture ↗Hearsay Evidence
Admissibility of hearsay and the exceptions to the rule.
Watch lecture ↗The Right to Remain Silent
A lecture exploring the right to silence in criminal proceedings.
Watch lecture ↗Proceedings Without a Conviction
Circumstances and arrangements in which a criminal conviction may be avoided.
Watch lecture ↗Privileged Evidence
A lecture on confidential and privileged evidence in criminal proceedings.
Watch lecture ↗LEGAL LIBRARY
Legal Articles.
Ten in-depth articles on Israeli criminal law. Articles are available in Hebrew.
01HEBREW ARTICLE
Arrest Procedures
Legal principles relating to arrest procedures and lawful custody.
Read in Hebrew 02HEBREW ARTICLEAbuse of Process Defense
The doctrine of abuse of process and fairness in criminal proceedings.
Read in Hebrew 03HEBREW ARTICLEProsecution Decisions and Closing Cases
Decision-making on indictments and grounds for closing investigative files.
Read in Hebrew 04HEBREW ARTICLEThe Right to Silence
The legal origins, scope and rationale of the right to silence.
Read in Hebrew 05HEBREW ARTICLENo Case to Answer
The evidentiary threshold after the prosecution closes its case.
Read in Hebrew 06HEBREW ARTICLEClosing a Case for Lack of Culpability
Distinguishing closure for lack of culpability from insufficient evidence.
Read in Hebrew 07HEBREW ARTICLETerritorial Jurisdiction in Criminal Law
The geographical reach of Israeli criminal law and jurisdictional principles.
Read in Hebrew 08HEBREW ARTICLEReviewing Prosecution Evidence
The defense right to inspect prosecution investigation materials.
Read in Hebrew 09HEBREW ARTICLETemporary Detention
Rules governing temporary detention and its distinction from arrest.
Read in Hebrew 10HEBREW ARTICLEJudicial Disqualification
Grounds for judicial recusal and the objective bias standard.
Read in HebrewSELECTED QUOTATIONS
“Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.”Psalms 85:12 (Hebrew verse numbering)
“What we suspect, what we know and what we can prove are three different things.”
“It is not the lawyer who tells me how to act, but humanity, reason and justice.”Edmund Burke
“If there were no bad people, there would be no good lawyers.”Charles Dickens
“The courthouse is where the unfortunate go to demand justice — and find the law.”H. L. Mencken
“The best lawyer is the one who knows the weaknesses of the law.”Benjamin Disraeli
CONTACT
When every detail matters.
For an initial consultation or further information, please contact the firm.
Phone03-6116299
Mobile052-387-6669
Emailofir@cs-lawfirm.co.il