Court Speeches

Fyodor Nikiforovich Plevako (1842–1908) was the greatest pre-revolutionary Russian lawyer, a name well known not only in our country, but far beyond its borders. F. N. Plevako received his legal education at Moscow University. Soon after the introduction of the Judicial Statutes of 1864, he entered the bar and served as a sworn attorney at the Moscow Judicial Chamber. Gradually, from case to case, through his intelligent and penetrating speeches, he won wide recognition and fame as an outstanding courtroom orator. He always prepared meticulously for each case, knew all of its circumstances well, could deeply analyze evidence, and show the court the inner meaning of various events. His speeches were distinguished by great psychological depth, clarity, and simplicity…