Vache Simonyan

Vache Simonyan is an attorney, the Founder and Managing Partner of «Versus» Law Firm.

His professional practice is focused on criminal law and the defense of clients in criminal proceedings in the Republic of Armenia. He represents clients at every stage of the criminal process, from the pre-trial investigation through to proceedings before courts of all instances.

One of the key areas of his practice is extradition defense and matters involving international wanted persons. Vache Simonyan represents individuals who are subject to extradition requests, as well as persons sought internationally, safeguarding their rights and legitimate interests before the courts of the Republic of Armenia.

Before entering private legal practice, Vache Simonyan served for eight years in the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Armenia. During this period, he gained deep knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure, as well as practical experience in the organization of pre-trial investigations, the prosecution of criminal cases, and the handling of criminal proceedings before the courts.

His extensive and successful experience in these areas enables him to provide effective and confident protection of his clients' rights and legitimate interests.

His work in the Prosecutor's Office allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of criminal prosecution, the principles behind the formation of the prosecution's position, and the functioning of the law enforcement system. Today, this experience serves as a strong foundation for his defense practice, enabling him to build effective defense strategies, identify procedural risks in a timely manner, and provide qualified legal assistance to clients at every stage of criminal proceedings.