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Basel-Stadt · Family law
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Lawyer in Riehen
Verified lawyers and legal advisers for Riehen – with the courts of the canton of Basel-Stadt, which are also competent for your municipality.
- No practitioner registered in the canton
Riehen lies in the canton of Basel-Stadt, in the canton of Basel-Stadt.
Riehen lies in the canton of Basel-Stadt, in the canton of Basel-Stadt.
The local picture
Riehen
Riehen is, with Basel and Bettingen, one of the three municipalities of the canton of Basel-Stadt and borders Germany on several sides. It has no courts of its own: the cantonal courts in Basel are competent – the Zivilgericht Basel-Stadt for civil matters, the Arbeitsgericht Basel-Stadt for employment disputes and the Strafgericht Basel-Stadt for criminal cases. For tenancy disputes, the Staatliche Schlichtungsstelle für Mietstreitigkeiten is competent.
Some decisions, however, are taken by the municipality of Riehen itself; whether and where you can challenge them is stated in each decision. On ora. you compare verified lawyers and legal advisers from Riehen and Basel by area of law, language and fee, and book at the law firm or by video. The practitioner sets the fee; ora.’s service fee sits on a separate line.
Practitioners
Lawyers in Riehen
No practitioner is registered in the canton of Basel-Stadt yet. Those below meet clients by video call, anywhere in Switzerland.
Nearest first: offices in Riehen, then the district and the canton, then those who meet by video call in your language.
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Paola Arcidiacono
Basel-Stadt · Commercial law
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Yann Bevilacqua
Genève · Commercial law
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Justice in Riehen
Which authority for which dispute?
Before you consult, it helps to know who decides. These are the competent authorities for Riehen, each with its official website.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), swisstopo
- Tenancy
- Work
- Family
- Criminal
- Legal aid
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), swisstopo
Tenancy
Tenancy: the cantonal conciliation office
Tenancy disputes in Basel-Stadt start, in principle, before the Staatliche Schlichtungsstelle für Mietstreitigkeiten (state conciliation office for tenancy disputes) – whether over a rent increase, service charges, a defect or a notice to quit. It hears both parties and seeks an agreement. If that fails, the case can go to the Zivilgericht Basel-Stadt. Deadlines are short; a lawyer can help with the request.
- Official website
Competent authority
Staatliche Schlichtungsstelle für Mietstreitigkeiten
Serves: the whole canton
Related situations
Work
Employment: the tribunal attached to the civil court
Employment disputes in Basel-Stadt are heard by the Arbeitsgericht Basel-Stadt (employment tribunal), which is attached to the civil court. Dismissal, unpaid wages, overtime or a work reference: if you usually work in Basel, you can generally sue here, including as a cross-border commuter from Germany or France. A practitioner checks documents and deadlines first.
- Official website
Competent authority
Arbeitsgericht Basel-Stadt
Serves: the whole canton
Related situations
Family
Family: the civil court
Separation, divorce, custody and child maintenance are decided at first instance by the Zivilgericht Basel-Stadt (civil court), for Basel as well as Riehen and Bettingen. If one parent lives abroad or assets are across the border, questions of jurisdiction and applicable law also arise. A first consultation clarifies your options and the documents you need before any proceedings begin.
- Official website
Competent authority
Zivilgericht Basel-Stadt
Serves: the whole canton
Related situations
Criminal
Criminal law: prosecutor and criminal court
The Staatsanwaltschaft des Kantons Basel-Stadt (public prosecutor) leads the criminal investigation; if charges are brought, the Strafgericht Basel-Stadt (criminal court) tries the case. You can object to a summary penalty order, but the deadline is short. Whether you are the accused or the injured party, you may bring a lawyer to every interview. A criminal lawyer explains your rights and prepares you.
- Official website
Competent authority
Staatsanwaltschaft des Kantons Basel-Stadt
Serves: the whole canton
Related situations
Legal aid
Legal aid: apply to the court
If you cannot bear the cost of proceedings and your case is not without prospects, you can apply for legal aid. In Basel-Stadt the application goes to the competent court – in civil proceedings, usually the civil court. It can cover court costs and the cost of a court-appointed representative. A practitioner helps with the application and supporting documents.
- Official website
Competent authority
Legal aid (application to the competent court)
Serves: the whole canton
Areas of law
Areas covered in Riehen
One panel for each area in which verified practitioners work in the canton of Basel-Stadt. Other areas remain available by video call.
No practitioner in the canton of Basel-Stadt yet
Nobody in the canton is registered for these areas yet. Practitioners from elsewhere can meet you by video call.
- Family law
- Employment law
- Commercial law
- Contract law
- Property law
- Landlord and tenant law
- Criminal law
- Immigration law
- Succession law
- Intellectual property law
- Insurance law
- Tax law
- Debt enforcement law
- Administrative law
- Data protection law
- Arbitration
Common situations
The questions that come up most
Six common situations in the areas where most practitioners work in the canton of Basel-Stadt.
Pricing on ora.
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- The work takes place
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Cantonal registers checked by hand
- Geneva
- Vaud
- Neuchâtel
- Fribourg
- Valais
- Jura
We keep the name of the register and the date of every check.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions in Riehen
Local answers, checked against official sources. A practitioner can look at your situation in detail.
See all questionsDoes Riehen fall under a different court from Basel?
No. The courts of the canton of Basel-Stadt are competent for all three municipalities: the Zivilgericht Basel-Stadt, the Arbeitsgericht Basel-Stadt and the Strafgericht Basel-Stadt. The Staatliche Schlichtungsstelle für Mietstreitigkeiten is also the same as in Basel. Differences only arise for decisions taken by the municipality of Riehen itself.
What does legal advice cost in Riehen?
Each practitioner sets their own fee, and you see it in their profile before booking – live on this page for the lawyers and legal advisers near you. ora.’s service fee is shown separately. You pay the practitioner directly.
Which authority handles a tenancy dispute in Riehen?
The first step is the Staatliche Schlichtungsstelle für Mietstreitigkeiten. It deals with rent increases, defects, service-charge statements and notices to quit, and tries to bring the parties to an agreement. If that fails, it issues authorisation to proceed, and the case then goes to the Zivilgericht Basel-Stadt. A tenancy lawyer helps you draft the request and gather the documents.
How do I apply for legal aid in Riehen?
If you cannot afford proceedings and your case is not without prospects, you apply for legal aid to the competent court – in Riehen, in civil matters, usually the Zivilgericht Basel-Stadt. Legal aid can waive court costs and include a court-appointed lawyer. A practitioner helps you with the form and the evidence of your income and assets.
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