Your Online Law Firm in Switzerland

The right lawyer –
for every legal matter in Switzerland

Choose directly what you need: instant consultation, written legal advice, contract review or full legal representation – all digital, confidential and at transparent prices.

For private individuals and companies – from Switzerland and abroad

Experienced Swiss lawyers available online – SwissAnwalt
30,000+ Legal cases
4.9★ Google 1,800+
15+ Years online
Free Mandate quote
Video Consultation in your Browser No installation  ·  instant via invitation link  ·  from CHF 49.00

Our Services

Legal services by Swiss attorneys

Choose the type of legal advice or representation you need – in employment law, tenancy law, family law and many other legal areas.

Phone legal consultation Switzerland

Phone or Video

Phone & Video Consultation

Direct legal assessment for specific legal questions in employment law, tenancy law or other areas – no waiting time.

Written legal advice online Switzerland

Including document upload

Written Legal Advice

Documented legal opinion including review of submitted documents – clear and legally sound under Swiss law.

Contract review by Swiss lawyer

Identify risks before signing

Contract Review

Employment contracts, tenancy agreements, purchase contracts and other documents reviewed by a Swiss lawyer – with clear notes on risks and improvements.

Contract drafting by Swiss lawyer

Individual & legally sound

Contract Drafting

Legally sound contracts and documents under Swiss law, tailored to your specific situation – employment contract, tenancy agreement or individual agreement.

Mandate a Swiss lawyer online
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Legal Representation & Mandate

Digital mandate management – for complex cases, negotiations and court representation

For complex cases, negotiations or court proceedings in Switzerland. Structured digital mandate management – in Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva and throughout Switzerland.

  • Free quotes from specialist lawyers
  • Secure dashboard for files & communication
  • Personal: consultations via video or phone
SwissAnwalt advises clients throughout Switzerland – digitally and personally – in Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne and all cantons.

Our Network

Specialist lawyers from our network

MLaw Rechtsanwalt Jonas Zimmerli – Gesellschafts- und Firmenrecht | Allgemeines Strafrecht | Strassenverkehrsrecht | Verwaltungsrecht (allgemein) | Scheidungsrecht

MLaw Rechtsanwalt Jonas Zimmerli

Gesellschafts- und Firmenrecht | Allgemeines Strafrecht | Strassenverkehrsrecht | Verwaltungsrecht (allgemein) | Scheidungsrecht

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lic.iur.oec. HSG, Rechtsanwalt David Zünd – Arbeitsrecht | Mietrecht | Allgemeines Strafrecht | Werkvertrags- und Auftragsrecht | Erbrecht

lic.iur.oec. HSG, Rechtsanwalt David Zünd

Arbeitsrecht | Mietrecht | Allgemeines Strafrecht | Werkvertrags- und Auftragsrecht | Erbrecht

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MLaw Patrick Greuter – Familienrecht | Allgemeines Strafrecht | Strassenverkehrsrecht | Opferhilferecht | Vertragsrecht (allgemeines)

MLaw Patrick Greuter

Familienrecht | Allgemeines Strafrecht | Strassenverkehrsrecht | Opferhilferecht | Vertragsrecht (allgemeines)

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lic. iur. Rechtsanwalt Andri Ganzoni – Zivilprozessrecht | Schuldbetreibungs- und Konkursrecht | Vertragsrecht | Datenschutzrecht | Markenrecht / Kennzeichenrecht

lic. iur. Rechtsanwalt Andri Ganzoni

Zivilprozessrecht | Schuldbetreibungs- und Konkursrecht | Vertragsrecht | Datenschutzrecht | Markenrecht / Kennzeichenrecht

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Rechtsanwalt und öffentlicher Notar, Dr. iur. Daniel Csoport – Vertragsrecht (allgemeines) | Familienrecht | Allgemeines Zivilrecht | Allg. Wirtschaftsrecht | Strafprozessrecht

Rechtsanwalt und öffentlicher Notar, Dr. iur. Daniel Csoport

Vertragsrecht (allgemeines) | Familienrecht | Allgemeines Zivilrecht | Allg. Wirtschaftsrecht | Strafprozessrecht

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lic.iur. Rechtsanwältin / Fürsprecherin Alexandra Born – Arbeitsrecht | Steuern natürliche Personen | Gesellschafts- und Firmenrecht | Allgemeines Recht | Vertragsrecht (allgemeines)

lic.iur. Rechtsanwältin / Fürsprecherin Alexandra Born

Arbeitsrecht | Steuern natürliche Personen | Gesellschafts- und Firmenrecht | Allgemeines Recht | Vertragsrecht (allgemeines)

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Rechtsanwalt Oliver Knakowski – Arbeitsrecht | Vertragsrecht (allgemeines) | Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen AGB | Mietrecht | Betreibung- und Konkursrecht

Rechtsanwalt Oliver Knakowski

Arbeitsrecht | Vertragsrecht (allgemeines) | Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen AGB | Mietrecht | Betreibung- und Konkursrecht

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Rechtsanwalt und öffentlicher Notar Gandi Calan – Allgemeines Strafrecht | Familienrecht | Arbeitsrecht | Sozialversicherungsrecht | Ausländerrecht

Rechtsanwalt und öffentlicher Notar Gandi Calan

Allgemeines Strafrecht | Familienrecht | Arbeitsrecht | Sozialversicherungsrecht | Ausländerrecht

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Client Reviews

What our clients say

Process

How SwissAnwalt works

Your legal matter resolved in 3 steps – digital and secure.

  1. Describe your matter

    Choose the service you need and describe your case online. Document upload is available with full encryption.

  2. Legal analysis

    Our lawyers review your matter and assess it legally. Depending on the service, you receive a legal opinion or a free quote for a mandate.

  3. Resolve your issue

    Get your legal question answered or instruct the lawyer to enforce your rights – all managed centrally via your secure dashboard.

Service Details

Services and processes of our Swiss lawyers

Legal Representation & Mandate

The right solution for complex legal matters in employment law, tenancy law, family law or court proceedings. Our lawyers handle representation vis-à-vis opposing parties, authorities or before the courts.

The process is digitally structured: document transmission, consultations by phone or video and ongoing mandate management are handled transparently and efficiently.

Costs: Individual quote (hourly rate approx. CHF 220–350).

Insurance: We clarify the coverage of your legal expenses insurance.

LegalLine™ – Phone & Video Consultation

Ideal for specific legal questions that can be resolved quickly. Choose between a phone call or a video consultation directly via the SwissAnwalt platform – no installation, no download, simply join via an invitation link.

Speak directly with a licensed Swiss lawyer – no waiting time, at a fixed price depending on the duration you choose.

10 min. CHF 49.00 Quick question
15 min. on request Initial assessment
20 min. on request Detailed question
New 30 min. on request In-depth consultation
Video consultation directly via SwissAnwalt: No external software needed – you receive an invitation link and are immediately connected with your lawyer.

Format: Phone or video – your choice.

Price: Fixed price per duration, from CHF 49.00.

Availability: No waiting time, bookable immediately.

LegalDirect™ – Written Legal Opinion

You receive a documented written legal opinion including review of submitted documents. Ideal for cases where a traceable legal answer under Swiss law is required.

Format: Documented in writing and clearly traceable.

Contract Review by a Lawyer

Have employment contracts, tenancy agreements or purchase contracts reviewed by a lawyer before signing. Our lawyers flag risks and suggest better wording under Swiss law.

Goal: Legal certainty before signing.

Contract Drafting by a Lawyer

Contracts, terms & conditions or other documents are tailored to your specific situation and drafted by a lawyer under Swiss law – legally sound and individual.

Goal: Bespoke documents under Swiss law.

Recognition & Trust

Featured in the media & top rated

4.9 / 5 stars

based on over 1,800 verified Google reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about legal advice & lawyers in Switzerland

How much does a lawyer in Switzerland cost?

A free mandate quote is available at SwissAnwalt with no obligation. Phone legal advice starts from CHF 49.00. Hourly rates for mandates range from CHF 220 to CHF 350 depending on the legal area.

Can I hire a Swiss lawyer online?

Yes. At SwissAnwalt you describe your case digitally, upload documents and receive a free legal quote – no office appointment, no travel required.

What is the difference between a legal opinion and legal advice?

A legal opinion provides an initial written assessment of a specific question. Legal advice is more comprehensive and takes your entire case including documents into account. SwissAnwalt offers both.

Which legal areas can I get a lawyer for?

SwissAnwalt covers all common legal areas: employment law, tenancy law, inheritance law, family law, contract law, tax law, criminal law, corporate law, traffic law and more.

Does attorney-client privilege apply to online legal advice?

Yes. All communication takes place exclusively via the secure SwissAnwalt portal. Swiss attorney-client privilege applies in full, including for digital mandate management.

Can I speak with my lawyer by video?

Yes. SwissAnwalt offers video consultations directly via the platform – no installation, no download. You receive an invitation link and are immediately connected with your lawyer.

How quickly will I receive a response?

Phone and video consultations start without any waiting time. For written legal opinions and mandates you will generally receive a response within a short time.

Can I use SwissAnwalt from abroad?

Yes. SwissAnwalt is ideal for clients from Germany, Austria and other countries – for all legal matters with a Swiss connection, fully digital.

About SwissAnwalt

Why SwissAnwalt? The advantages of the online law firm

For over 15 years we have been digitalising access to the law in Switzerland. That means for you: no travel, no waiting times – legal advice whenever and wherever you want it.

  • Efficiency: Legal advice whenever and wherever you want – no office visit required.
  • Expertise: Access to specialist lawyers throughout Switzerland.
  • Transparency: Clear cost structures with no nasty surprises.

Whether you are in Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva or abroad: via our secure dashboard you manage your mandate as easily as online banking. Video consultation directly via SwissAnwalt – no installation, instantly via invitation link.

SwissAnwalt is Switzerland's leading online law firm for private individuals and companies seeking legal advice, a written legal opinion or legal representation in employment law, tenancy law, inheritance law, family law or contract law.

As a Swiss online lawyer we are also available to clients from Germany, Austria and other countries – for all legal matters with a Swiss connection.

SwissAnwalt advises clients digitally across Switzerland: Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Winterthur and all cantons.