Ruta is a passionate, proactive, and adaptable solicitor advocate with over 15 years’ experience in criminal defence and extradition law. Recognised for her genuine client care, composure under pressure, and quick thinking, she has earned a reputation as a highly sought-after expert in her field.

Her extensive experience spans complex criminal and extradition cases involving international jurisdictions. Ruta has successfully represented clients facing extradition requests from countries worldwide including the USA, Canada, Brazil, Russia, Norway, Italy, Portugal, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Belgium, and numerous other EU states. This global exposure, combined with her excellent track record, underscores her status as an expert extradition lawyer.

Ruta has cemented her reputation as a skilful and knowledgeable advocate by tackling some of the most challenging criminal cases across a variety of courts from Youth Magistrates and Crown Courts to Appeal, High, and Divisional Courts.

Ruta is regularly commended for her approachability, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile for her clients. She stays current with developments in international justice systems to enhance her background knowledge and to better understand the wider context of her work.

Notable Cases

• R v J Crown Court: Defended the lead defendant accused of conspiring to breach the Immigration Act by attempting to smuggle a record number of individuals into the UK via a large boat.
• Germany v HP: Successfully resisted the extradition of a respected professional accused of rape, leading to the withdrawal of the warrant in both Germany and the UK.
• USA v A: Represented a client accused of conspiring to hack and defraud US banks. The case concluded with an exceptionally favourable deal with the FBA and US authorities.
• L v USZ: Successfully argued for prison assurances in a leading case regarding Lithuanian prison conditions under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
• DS v Portugal: Challenged an extradition for a conviction warrant based on abuse charges, successfully discontinuing the extradition proceedings due to the client’s mental health and care concerns for her newborn.
• M v Portugal: Appealed against an extradition order for aggravated robbery, with the appeal successfully focusing on the client’s mental health issues.
• S v Portugal: Reduced a conviction warrant for fraud and drug offences from 1 year 10 months to 10 months, leading to the discharge of the extradition warrant.
• L v Poland: Represented a mother recently treated for cervical cancer in an appeal against a fraud charge dating back over a decade, with permission to appeal granted.
• W v Poland: Represented an elderly client facing rape charges, with ongoing efforts to gain permission for appeal based on her health conditions.
• K v. Poland: Appealed a drug supply conviction resulting in a lengthy sentence, focusing on the client’s family situation and human rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
• I v Italy: Fought extradition for a client accused of masterminding a major human trafficking ring, with a focus on prison conditions in Italy. The client chose not to appeal and opted to stand trial in Italy.
• W v Poland: Successfully defended a father of three in an extradition case involving cannabis possession and the unauthorised use of bicycles, leading to his discharge based on his private life in the UK.

Education & Qualifications:

• Higher Rights of Audience advocacy
• Legal Practice Course
• Graduate Diploma in Law
• Bachelors degree in Politics, Public administration and diplomacy
• Bachelors degree in Business management