Advocate Priyanka Bhikaji Chavan
(B.L.S, LL.B, LL.M)
Priyanka comes from a strong educational background and is a Silver medallist in Masters of Law from Mumbai University in subject Criminal Law and Criminal Administration.
Priyanka is one of the leading Advocate today in Mumbai & Navi Mumbai.
She has her expertise in the area of criminal defence in High Court, Sessions Courts and Metropolitan Courts. Her goal is to provide the best possible representation to those charged in State matters and also act as an Intervener for meeting justice to the prime complainant. She has a proven track record in the courtroom and has 12 years of experience in handling different form of criminal cases.
She continues to earn a reputation for excellence, arising from her commitment to her clients, her arduous preparations and her passion for criminal laws.
Her representation is a blend of thoughtful counselling, meticulous advocacy and practical considerations. Priyanka works tirelessly to protect clients facing severe legal, financial, and emotional impacts that stem from allegations of criminal conduct. In every case, Priyanka offers pragmatic advice and clearly explains the repercussions to her clients.
Her experience caters to varied form of criminal matters and she practices exclusively in Bombay High Court, Bombay City Civil & Sessions Court, Thane Sessions & District Court, Panvel Sessions Court & District Court, Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court, Belapur JMFC Court, Family Courts and National Law Tribunal.
Her core area of practice is in special acts like Protection of Children from SexualOffences Act, 2012 (POCSO), MCOCA Act and matters related to family dispute etc. Her core area of practice involves matters pertaining to criminal trials, Criminal Bail Applications, Anticipatory Bail Applications, Revisions and Appeals in Bombay High Court, Sessions Court and Metropolitan Courts.
She has worked with highly reputed Lawyers like Adv. Sudeep Pasbola, Adv. Vikas Warerkar and Adv. Prashant Sawardekar.
Priyanka is also a visiting faculty at Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Law, Nerul, Navi Mumbai & Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Law, Nerul, Navi Mumbai and teaches subjects like Code of Criminal Procedure, Criminology, Law relating to Women and Children, Family Law, Medicinal Law, Banking Laws & International Humanitarian Law.
She has also undertaken a noble approach by teaching & mentoring students, thereby transforming them into upcoming competent Advocates.
