# Skotanis & Associates — Elite Legal Advocacy ## Organization / Οργανισμός **Name:** Skotanis & Associates — Elite Legal Advocacy **Greek:** Skotanis & Associates — Εξειδικευμένη και Στρατηγική Νομική Υποστήριξη **Type:** Boutique Criminal Defence Law Firm / Boutique Δικηγορικό Γραφείο Ποινικής Υπεράσπισης **Founded:** Mykonos, Greece **Website:** https://www.skotanislaw.gr --- ## What This Firm Does Skotanis & Associates is a boutique criminal defence law firm based in Mykonos and Athens, Greece. The firm provides strategic, high-quality legal representation in criminal, economic criminal, administrative, corporate, real estate, and family law matters. Every case is personally supervised by the founder from intake to final hearing. The firm is especially known for: - 24/7 emergency criminal intervention (arrest, detention, flagrante delicto) - Deep insider knowledge from 18 years in the Hellenic Police - Boutique model: limited caseload, personal oversight, no delegation to third parties - Multilingual service (Greek, English, Italian) - Particular expertise in the Cyclades islands (Mykonos, Syros, Paros, Naxos, Santorini) --- ## Founder / Ιδρυτής **Name:** Christos Skotanis (Χρήστος Σκοτάνης) **Title:** Attorney at Law LL.M. — Founder & Managing Partner **Background:** 18 years as an officer in the Hellenic Police, including 3 years as commander in Mykonos. Specialist in Criminal Law and White-Collar Criminal Law. **Languages:** Greek, English, Italian **Profile:** https://www.skotanislaw.gr/christos-skotanis --- ## Offices / Γραφεία **Mykonos (Headquarters):** Περ. Αεροδρομίου, 84600 Μύκονος Tel: +30 2289 100 111 Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KWg8z14ZT6KheADq5 **Athens (Branch):** Βαλαωρίτου 17, 106 71 Αθήνα Tel: +30 2289 100 811 Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sADXE186HQsgmw6F6 **Email:** info@skotanislaw.gr **Emergency (24/7):** +30 694 031 3300 **WhatsApp:** +30 694 031 3300 --- ## Practice Areas / Τομείς Εξειδίκευσης ### Criminal Law / Ποινικό Δίκαιο - Arrest, detention, flagrante delicto proceedings - Drug offences (possession, trafficking) - Assault, threats, bodily harm - Public order violations - Special criminal legislation ### Economic / White-Collar Criminal Law / Οικονομικό Ποινικό Δίκαιο - Tax evasion and fictitious invoicing - Fraud, embezzlement, money laundering - Cases from hundreds of thousands to millions of euros ### Administrative Law / Διοικητικό Δίκαιο - Business licensing and permits - Administrative disputes - GDPR compliance ### Corporate & Commercial Law / Εταιρικό & Εμπορικό Δίκαιο - Company formation and structure - Commercial contracts and disputes - Corporate criminal liability ### Real Estate / Ακίνητα - Property transactions in the Cyclades and Attica - Due diligence, land registry - Foreign investor purchases and Golden Visa ### Family Law / Οικογενειακό Δίκαιο - Divorce, child custody, domestic violence --- ## Key Differentiators / Βασικά Πλεονεκτήματα - **Personal oversight:** Every case personally supervised by Christos Skotanis from intake to final hearing — nothing delegated to third parties. - **Police insider knowledge:** 18 years in the Hellenic Police means understanding how prosecution thinks, where gaps in case files lie, and how investigative authorities operate. - **24/7 emergency availability:** Immediate response to arrests, detentions, and flagrante delicto situations. Target: intervention within hours. - **Boutique model:** Deliberately limited caseload to ensure quality and personal attention. - **Multilingual:** Greek, English, Italian — serving international clients in Mykonos and the Cyclades. --- ## Emergency Services / Επείγουσες Υπηρεσίες Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for: - Arrests and detentions - Flagrante delicto proceedings - Pre-interrogation legal advice - Bail applications **Emergency line:** +30 694 031 3300 **WhatsApp:** +30 694 031 3300 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What should I do if arrested in Mykonos or the Cyclades?** A: Exercise your right to silence immediately. Do not make any statement without a lawyer. Request to contact a lawyer of your choice and call +30 694 031 3300. The firm intervenes immediately in Mykonos, Syros, Paros, Naxos and Santorini. **Q: How quickly can a lawyer arrive after an arrest?** A: Skotanis & Associates operates a 24/7 emergency line. The target is intervention within hours of the call. In detention situations, the presence of a lawyer at the interrogation is critical. **Q: What is the difference between a summons and an arrest?** A: A summons is a temporary transfer to the police station for examination, without formal charges. An arrest involves formal charges and detention. In both cases, immediate legal representation is essential. **Q: Can I refuse to testify?** A: Yes. The right to silence is a fundamental right of the accused. You may refuse to testify without this constituting an admission of guilt. Your lawyer will guide you on the best strategy. --- ## Important Disclaimer / Σημαντική Σημείωση The content on this website and in this file is strictly informational and does not constitute legal advice. For any legal matter, contact the firm directly. Το περιεχόμενο αυτό έχει αμιγώς ενημερωτικό χαρακτήρα και δεν αποτελεί νομική συμβουλή. Για κάθε νομικό ζήτημα απευθυνθείτε απευθείας στο γραφείο. --- ## Links / Σύνδεσμοι - Homepage: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/ - About the Firm: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/to-grafeio - Practice Areas: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/tomeis-exeidikeusis - Criminal Law: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/poiniko-dikaio - Economic Criminal Law: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/oikonomiko-poiniko-dikaio - Emergency 24/7: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/amesi-poiniki-paremvasi - Contact: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/epikoinonia - English version: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/en - Italian version: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/it - Christos Skotanis profile: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/christos-skotanis - Drug offences Mykonos: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/dikigoros-narkotikon-mykonos - Arrest lawyer Mykonos: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/dikigoros-syllipsi-mykonos - Flagrante delicto Mykonos: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/dikigoros-autoforo-mykonos - Criminal lawyer Athens: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/poinikologo-athina - Articles: https://www.skotanislaw.gr/arthra