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Rank (based on page views) 1. out of 3213 most popular in Genève

About Guillaume Choffat


Me Guillaume Choffat - Avocat à Genève et dans le canton de Vaud | Droit de la famille, des personnes et de la protection Droit des personnes et droit de la famille : Me Guillaume Choffat consacre l'essentiel de sa pratique au droit des personnes et de la famille. Il accompagne ses clients dans les situations liées au mariage, au concubinage, au partenariat enregistré, à la parentalité et à l'organisation familiale. Il intervient notamment dans les procédures de séparation et de divorce, l...

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administrative law attorney · appeals against administrative decisions · challenging cantonal decisions · disputes with the government · appeals against denial of permits · administrative proceedings in Switzerland · defense against administrative sanctions · civil service disputes · state liability for damages · lawsuits against the government

family law solicitor · divorce solicitor · legal proceedings for marital separation · child custody proceedings · solicitor for shared custody · calculation of maintenance · disputes over parental responsibility · international divorce in Switzerland · protection against domestic violence · liquidation of matrimonial property

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labor law attorney · employment contract issues · unfair employment contract terms · claims for unpaid wages · unpaid overtime · claims for wrongful termination · defense against immediate termination · unfair working conditions · employee notice period · employer-employee disputes

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Rankings


Legaly calculates the ranking of all lawyers, based on reviews they receive from former clients on our platform. The rank factors number of reviews, and the aggregated total score. Below, you can see how Guillaume Choffat compares against other lawyers, in the legal categories he works with.

Divorce and Separation Law 1. out of 7 in Genève
Child and Adult Protection 1. out of 4 in Genève
Civil Partnership & Common-Law Marriage 1. out of 2 in Genève
Matrimonial Property Regimes & Division of Assets 1. out of 3 in Genève
Employment Contract & Terms of Employment 1. out of 3 in Genève
Moral and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 1. out of 1 in Genève
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Domestic Violence & Family Crimes 1. out of 2 in Genève
The European Court of Human Rights and Fundamental Rights 1. out of 1 in Genève
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Private International Law 1. out of 3 in Genève
Civil Procedure 1. out of 2 in Genève
Juvenile Criminal Procedure 1. out of 1 in Genève
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Criminal Procedure 1. out of 5 in Genève
Lawsuits and Bankruptcy 1. out of 5 in Genève
General Administrative Law 1. out of 4 in Genève
Family law 1. out of 6 in Genève
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Review Expertise et humanité au service d'un dossier difficile
A previous client wrote a review 7th June 2026
Expertise et humanité au service d'un dossier difficile
5.0

J'ai fait appel à Maître Choffat dans le cadre d'une procédure de séparation particulièrement complexe au niveau humain. Dès notre première rencontre, j'ai été frappé par sa capacité à saisir immédiatement la nature de ma situation, tant sur le plan personnel que juridique. Cette compréhension fine de ce que je vivais s'est traduite par une approche technique précise et adaptée lors de l'audience devant le tribunal. Maître Choffat a fait preuve d'une disponibilité remarquable tout au long de la procédure, répondant toujours rapidement à mes questions et me tenant informé à chaque étape. Et lors de l'audience, sa défense a été claire, structurée et convaincante. Si je reste dans l'attente du jugement final et que certaines mesures de protection que j'espérais n'ont pas été obtenues à ce stade, je reconnais pleinement le professionnalisme et le dévouement de Maître Choffat. Je le recommande sans hésitation à toute personne traversant une procédure familiale complexe nécessitant un avocat à la fois humain et techniquement solide. Si vous traversez une situation similaire, consultez-le au plus vite et suivez ses conseils : ces situations sont complexes et il saura vous guider vers la meilleure voie à suivre.

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Review Excellent avocat
A previous client wrote a review 2nd May 2026
Excellent avocat
5.0

A l'écoute, pragmatique, efficace dans les procédures de divorce. Mes sincères remerciements à Maître Choffat !

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Review Je recommande vivement Me Choffat
A previous client wrote a review 1st May 2026
Je recommande vivement Me Choffat
5.0

Je recommande vivement Maître Guillaume Choffat. C’est un avocat d’une grande humanité et d’une immense patience. Il fait preuve d'un professionnalisme exemplaire et prend réellement le temps d'écouter. C'est rassurant d'être soutenu par quelqu'un d'aussi investi.

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Review Témoignage
A previous client wrote a review 28th April 2026
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5.0

Je tiens à remercier chaleureusement Maître CHOFFAT Guillaume pour son accompagnement exceptionnel. Toujours à l’écoute, très professionnel et profondément humain, il a su me soutenir tout au long de mon dossier avec bienveillance, disponibilité et sérieux. Son implication et ses conseils m’ont beaucoup aidée dans une période importante. Je le recommande vivement à toute personne recherchant un avocat compétent, attentif et digne de confiance.

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Review Excellent avocat
A previous client wrote a review 20th April 2026
Excellent avocat
4.7

Je recommande vivement ce cabinet pour toute question en droit de la famille. Maître Choffat a su m'accompagner avec une grande écoute et une bienveillance rare dans des moments difficiles. Sa compétence juridique et son efficacité m'ont permis d'obtenir un résultat très satisfaisant. Un grand professionnel !

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