Lawyer in Frauenfeld

Employment claims go to the defendant’s residence or seat, or to the place where the work is usually done. If you work in the canton of Zurich for a Zurich employer, a Zurich court will therefore usually be competent for your claim. If your employer sues you, the Bezirksgericht Frauenfeld may be competent. Have a lawyer check the place of jurisdiction before you file.

In Thurgau, tenancy conciliation boards (Schlichtungsbehörde in Mietsachen) are set up by the municipalities. A dispute over rent, defects or a notice to quit in Frauenfeld therefore starts before the board responsible for that municipality. It hears both sides and proposes a settlement. If none is reached, the case can go to the Bezirksgericht Frauenfeld. A lawyer helps you meet the deadlines and prepare the application.

In Thurgau, the district courts also decide employment disputes. For Frauenfeld, that is the Bezirksgericht Frauenfeld when the place of jurisdiction lies in the district, for example the employer’s seat or the usual place of work. Typical questions concern wages, overtime, a work reference or dismissal. A lawyer reviews your documents and keeps track of the deadlines.

Criminal proceedings in the canton of Thurgau are conducted by the Staatsanwaltschaft des Kantons Thurgau, the cantonal public prosecutor. If charges are brought, the Bezirksgericht Frauenfeld tries the case at first instance. If you receive a summons from the police or the prosecutor, get advice before the interview: you have the right to remain silent and to be assisted by a lawyer. A criminal defence lawyer explains your rights and stays with you throughout the proceedings.

Each practitioner sets their own fee, which you see on their profile before you book. ora.’s service fee is shown on a separate line, and you pay the practitioner directly. If you cannot afford proceedings, you can apply for legal aid from the competent court; a lawyer will check with you whether the conditions are met.