Law firm in Umeå and Skellefteå

My name is Ann Bergström, and I am the owner of a well-known law firm in northern Sweden. I am a lawyer and a member of the Swedish Bar Association. Practising as a lawyer (advokat) in Sweden is broadly comparable to working as an attorney in North America. In addition, the Swedish advokat combines roles that in the United Kingdom are divided between a barrister and a solicitor.

After graduating from law school, I spent two years working as a district clerk at a district court. I then worked for a further three years at a law firm specializing in criminal law before applying to join the Swedish Bar Association. I have over 20 years experience in the legal field, and have run my own law firm for the past 15 years. I am also a censor/examiner for the Swedish Bar Association’s membership exams.

My law firm specializes in criminal law, family law, social law and immigration law. The firm prioritizes clients interests and has represented clients in numerous high-profile cases.

Law firm office

The law firm primarily works in Västerbotten and Norrbotten, but offers representation nationwide in its areas of expertise. The main office is located in Umeå, with a reception office in Skellefteå.

Many people may find themselves in need of legal advice at some point. As a lawyer, I support my clients throughout the entire legal process, advocating for the best possible outcome.

Law firm fees

Public funding sometimes covers the full cost of legal representation, and it is sometimes possible to use home insurance to help cover these expenses. Initial consultations are always free of charge.

I charge according to the standard hourly rate. This is a fixed amount used to calculate the remuneration of legal assistants, such as public defenders and legal aid lawyers. It is set annually by the government and should reflect the reasonable cost of legal work per hour. In 2026, the norm is SEK 1,626 + VAT.

English speaking lawyer

I am fluent in English and have an International Legal English Certificate from Cambridge University. If you speak any language other than Swedish or English, an experienced interpreter will be used. I am accustomed to working with interpreters.

Public defender service

If you are under suspicion, you are often entitled to a public defender, known as offentlig försvarare in Swedish. If you are not eligible for a public defender, you can hire me as your private attorney instead. A public defender will represent your interests during the preliminary investigation and at trial. It is important to obtain a defender as soon as possible.

You have the right to choose a specific lawyer to represent you. If you are not satisfied with the lawyer assigned to you, you can request a change of counsel.

Public funding will cover the costs of your legal representation. However, if you are convicted and have the financial means to do so, you may be required to reimburse the state.

I have over 15 years experience working as a public defender, representing clients charged with criminal offences in Sweden. Furthermore, I am a legal representative for individuals who are alleged to have committed financial crimes or white-collar crimes.

Legal counsel

If you are a victim of a crime, you are usually entitled to legal representation as an injured party, known as målsägandebiträde in Swedish. Counsel for injured parties can represent your interests during preliminary investigations and trials, and assist you in making a claim for damages.

It is important to choose a counsel from a law firm as soon as possible. Public funding is available to cover the costs of your legal representation.

I have extensive experience representing victims of crime, particularly women and children who have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse.

Please feel free to contact me at the law firm for legal counseling. You can request me as your public defender or as counsel for the injured party. This request should be made to the police who will then forward it to the district court.

Family law

It can sometimes be difficult to reach an agreement regarding children in the event of a separation. Common areas of disagreement include custody, living arrangements and visitation rights.

Family lawyer

Most family lawyer costs are often covered by home insurance. In other cases, you may be eligible for legal aid, which provides public funding to cover these costs. Whether you qualify for legal aid depends on your income. Your law firm can assist you in contacting your insurance company or applying for legal aid. As a family lawyer, I have over 20 years of experience of family law representing parents in custody, living arrangements and visitation rights cases.

Immigration law Sweden

If you are applying for asylum, or if the Swedish Migration Agency is considering your deportation for other reasons, you are entitled to legal representation funded by the state. Public funding will cover the costs. While you are free to choose the lawyer or law firm that represents you, it is important to select someone who has experience in immigration law. When communicating with the Swedish Migration Agency, you can request me as your public counsel.

Immigration lawyer Sweden

I have worked in immigration law since 2005, representing asylum seekers and clients applying for residence permits on other grounds. I have also pursued cases in the European Court of Human Rights.

Public counsel in other cases

You have the right to public counsel covered by public funding in other situations as well. For example, this includes cases where social authorities take custody of a child, or where an adult is subjected to compulsory care. I am experienced in working with both adults and children and can represent you in these cases.

Do not hesitate to contact me or the law firm for a free legal consultation!

Membership in the Swedish Bar Association

I am a member of the Swedish Bar Association, the collective body representing practising lawyers in law firms in Sweden. The association’s website contains comprehensive information. This includes information on the association’s rules, membership criteria and procedures for joining or registering as a European lawyer.

The Swedish Bar Association’s Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct outlines the professional and ethical standards that lawyers must adhere to in their work. It includes rules governing the management of law firms, fee structures, interactions with opposing parties and the judiciary, and protocols for managing conflicts of interest. At the heart of the Code of Conduct lies the fundamental obligation of lawyers to prioritise loyalty to their clients.

Only members of the Swedish Bar Association are permitted to represent clients facing criminal charges

Under Swedish law, only members of the Swedish Bar Association may use the professional title advokat. Only an advokat can set up a law firm, known as an advokatbyrå, as a business entity. Members of the Swedish Bar Association are the only individuals who can represent clients facing criminal charges in Swedish courts.