Marian Georgiev Ivanov, Attorney-at-Law (Amanatidis)

Marian Georgiev Ivanov, Attorney-at-Law
Criminal defense and legal representation of accused persons, defendants and victims of crime — in Bulgaria and in criminal proceedings with an international element. The practice focuses on serious intentional offenses and cases of particular factual and legal complexity. It covers cases involving organized criminal groups, including organized criminal activity with an international element, drug trafficking and distribution of narcotic substances, murder, grievous bodily harm, kidnapping, unlawful deprivation of liberty, robbery, extortion, procuring, rape and other offenses.
Defense covers pretrial proceedings and court instances according to the specific engagement. Extradition, the European Arrest Warrant and international searches are separate areas of the criminal practice.
Professional profile
Nominations and international cooperation
Personal direction and coordination of the defense
Attorney Marian Ivanov personally directs the legal defense and coordinates the work of specialists engaged for the particular case. Their involvement and tasks depend on the needs of the case and the accepted scope of the engagement.
The practice covers criminal proceedings in Bulgaria and international criminal proceedings. The scope of work, communication and financial terms are agreed for the specific engagement.
Individual Member of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LAWYERS, Member ID No. MI045827.
As an active member of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LAWYERS (IAL/UIA), Attorney Ivanov maintains professional relationships with attorneys in more than 150 countries worldwide.
Included in the U.S. Embassy’s list of lawyers
Attorney Marian Georgiev Ivanov is included in the list published by the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria: “Legal Assistance | List of Lawyers in Sofia”.
Professionalism, loyalty to the client and safeguarding attorney-client confidentiality are guiding principles of the attorney’s work.
Nominated and recommended attorney by GLOBAL LAW EXPERTS (GLE) for 2025 /2026 as an expert in Criminal Law for the Republic of Bulgaria.
Authorized to provide representation and defense before the Supreme Court of Cassation and the Supreme Administrative Court (at all levels of the court system).
Sofia Bar Association (SBA) — Bar ID No. 1800713910
⚠️ Attorney Ivanov DOES NOT provide free legal assistance and DOES NOT offer consultations by telephone. Attorney’s fees must be paid in advance and in full — by bank transfer or by bank card via an online POS terminal.
Attorney Ivanov does NOT offer walk-in appointments to persons whom he does not defend.
For such persons, an office meeting requires a date and time arranged in advance and confirmed in writing by the attorney.
Contact for persons defended, clients and initial inquiries
Attorney Marian Ivanov is available 24/7 to the persons he defends. Clients contact him according to the procedure already stated on the website.
For an initial urgent inquiry about detention or another stated emergency, send an SMS containing „СПЕШНО“ to +359 888 988 899.
An initial inquiry or SMS does not in itself mean that an engagement has been accepted. The attorney expressly confirms the acceptance and scope of a new engagement. Availability 24/7 for persons he defends does not extend to clients as such. Legal consultations are not conducted by telephone.
Initial inquiries submitted through the contact form receive priority consideration.
Law office — head office:
Office 149, Floor 1, 1a Vitosha Blvd., City Center, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
+359 888 988 899 ivanov.bg.sf@gmail.com