• Defense in criminal proceedings of any complexity
• Representation at pre-trial investigation stages and in court
• Building tactics for interaction with investigation, prosecutor’s office, law enforcement agencies
• Protection of client interests in cases with high reputational and business risks
• Criminal defense of children who suffered from domestic or other violence

2006 — Yaroslav Mudryi National Law Academy of Ukraine, specialist in law

• 2005–2006 — investigator of the investigative department of the city department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Donetsk region
• 2006–2011 — senior investigator of the same unit
• Since 2011 — attorney, specialization: criminal defense

Professional experience in criminal law — over 18 years.

Dmytro Sabietov is a co-founder of the Alliance, heads the criminal law practice of the association and specializes in defense in proceedings of increased complexity. He has unique experience working on both sides of the criminal process — as an investigator and as an attorney, which gives him deep understanding of prosecution logic and allows him to build proactive defense strategy.

His expertise covers cases with high legal, reputational and commercial risks. Dmytro works with particularly sensitive cases when the result is of fundamental importance for the client, business or public status. His style is strategic balance, precision in details and control over every stage of the case. Clients value him as a defender capable of working under pressure while maintaining cold calculation and impeccable legal precision.

As deputy managing partner, he participates in strategic management of the association, forms practice policy, sets the pace for the team and is responsible for quality standards within the criminal law direction.

Public Activity and Mentorship: Dmytro participates in the development of the professional community in criminal law, joins expert discussion of practice and legislative changes. He works with young attorneys as a mentor and supervisor in complex proceedings, passing on examples of analytical thinking, procedural precision and ethical endurance.

Professional Development and Training: Regularly improves qualifications in criminal law and procedure. Participates in specialized training programs, thematic professional discussions and practice-oriented courses for attorneys. Studies ECtHR practice regarding criminal prosecution, applies international standards in cases with cross-border elements. His many years of experience in investigative bodies is today transformed into deeply considered defense strategy built on precise understanding of pre-trial investigation mechanisms.