Dmitri specializes in criminal law and has extensive knowledge and experience in offense-related matters since 1998.

He is one of Estonia’s leading criminal procedure specialists, having participated in numerous high-profile court cases that have attracted media attention, representing both defendants and victims.

For his achievements, Dmitri was awarded the title of Lawyer of the Year and received the “Advokatuuri Teemant” (Diamond of the Bar Association) Award in 2021. His contributions have also been recognized with a Letter of Appreciation from the Minister of Justice. He is one of the founders of  Law Firm CLARUS.Dmitri is a member of the Board of the Estonian Bar  Association.

Career
  • Since 2022 – Member of the Board, Estonian Bar Association
  • 2020–2022 – Chairman of the State Legal Aid Committee, Estonian Bar Association
  • 2018–2022 – Member of the State Legal Aid Committee, Estonian Bar Association
  • 2021 – Awarded “Advokatuuri Teemant 2020”
  • Since 2014 – Sworn Advocate, Law Firm CLARUS
  • 2010–2014 – Advocate, Sworn Advocate, Law Firm Leonid Olovjanišnikov
  • 1998–2009 – Lawyer, Law Firm Leonid Olovjanišnikov
  • 1997–1998 – Intern, Tallinn City Court
Key Areas of Expertise
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Misdemeanor Procedure
Languages
  • Estonian
  • Russian
  • English