How much does an application to close a case cost?

The fee is determined individually according to the circumstances and scope of work required. In a free initial call, without obligation, we will understand the stage of the case and the need for an application and clarify the service details and fee together.

What do you check before submitting the application?

The stage of the case, which authority is handling it — the police or the prosecution — and what is known about the suspicion and the evidence. An application without a sound basis may be rejected.

What is the difference between closing a case and deleting a record?

Closing a case is a decision not to prosecute. A police record may remain even after closure, depending on the grounds for closure. Record deletion is a separate procedure with its own rules.

Is a conditional arrangement the same thing?

No. Under a conditional arrangement, the case is closed without an indictment, subject to admitting the facts and meeting conditions. It has its own consequences, which I will review with you before you sign.

What happens if the application is rejected?

The case continues in accordance with the authority's decision. Depending on its stage, a suspect notification letter may be sent and a hearing may be available. I will consider the next step with you.

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Israel Arama, Attorney at LawFormerly with the State Attorney’s Office

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In appropriate cases, yes: I submit a reasoned application to the authority handling the case, asking for it to be closed. First I check its current stage and what is known about it. A case that has already been closed calls for a different procedure — changing the grounds for closure.

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What you need to know: Case closure

A closure application concerns a case that is still open

After questioning, uncertainty may remain: is the case still with the police, has it been transferred to the prosecution, and has a decision already been made? Before requesting closure, the stage of the case and the authority empowered to handle the application must be established. Filing an application does not itself stop the investigation or require the authority to close the case.

What is needed for a substantive application?

The application must address the case itself: the known suspicion, which documents or evidence may be relevant, and which arguments should be raised at the current stage. A general statement that 'this is harming me' is not a substitute for addressing the basis of the case.

The case number and the details of the unit handling it, if known.
Documents and notices already received from the police or prosecution.
A brief sequence of events and relevant records already in your possession.
Information about earlier proceedings, applications or decisions in the same matter.

Closing a case does not always erase every record

A decision not to prosecute and the handling of information that remains afterwards are separate issues. If the case has already been closed, the appropriate step may be to review the closure grounds or the remaining record, rather than make another request to close an open case. This distinction helps identify the appropriate service and avoid pursuing a procedure that does not relate to your situation.

What if a conditional arrangement is offered?

A conditional arrangement is a separate route involving conditions and an admission of facts. It should not be treated as closure without further implications. The lawyer examines the proposal, the material and its consequences before a decision is made on whether to agree.

From the first conversation to deciding how to proceed

Adv. Israel Arama examines the status of the case and whether the application is appropriate, and submits a reasoned application in suitable cases. The service is available nationwide. If the application is not accepted, the next step depends on the decision and the stage of proceedings; neither closure nor a decision date is guaranteed.

I have been there. I understand you!

I know the justice system from both sides: from a teenager who experienced the loss of liberty and completed rehabilitation successfully, to the start of my legal career at the Tel Aviv District Attorney's Office (Criminal Division). That journey informs every case I handle — with thoroughness, determination and a personal, down-to-earth approach.

Because, above all, I see the person in front of me, not just their case.

Client reviews

I found myself in serious trouble with my ex-wife and felt as though my life was over. I called him first thing in the morning before the questioning. He explained on the phone exactly what would happen in the questioning room, without complicated language, and prepared me for every question. After questioning I was released home. He sent letters, pressed where needed, and eventually the case was closed without any charge or blemish on my record. From now on, I know whom to turn to.

Sh. K.

When I was arrested, my family was terribly anxious. From the moment he became involved, he got things moving and secured my release to an alternative to detention. He always made sure to update my wife, reassure her and explain exactly what was happening at every stage. Outside the courtroom he speaks to you like a friend, but inside, facing the judge and the prosecution, he is one of the best I have seen. I came out of it with the best outcome I could have hoped for.

A. K.

If this experience taught me anything, it is how important it is to choose the right lawyer from the outset. I received a hearing letter and did not really think there was any chance of persuading the prosecution to change its mind. He took charge of the case and prepared remarkable arguments for the hearing. In the end, the case was closed before it even reached court. Adv. Israel is an incredibly skilled professional who knows the law inside out, and from the start he made me feel I had someone I could rely on. A true fighter for justice. He was worth every shekel.

D. M.

I am a completely ordinary person. I worked as a security guard at Soroka and had never had any dealings with the police. One day I was called in for questioning and my firearms licence was taken away, so I lost my job. I sent letters, but they would not return it. A friend recommended Israel. Within a month, he had changed the grounds for closing my case to absence of guilt and also managed to restore my firearm and livelihood. I had already used another lawyer before him, and there is really no comparison. I felt his effort and his availability for all my questions in a way I had not known was possible. He restored my faith in lawyers.

Mark V.

I met Israel completely by chance at the Be'er Sheva station, and he was like an angel from heaven. Unlike the other lawyers I had, he was always available, gave good advice and fought tooth and nail for me in a difficult case. He is truly excellent at what he does.

Nader A. A.

Before I met Israel, I thought all was lost. Some people had managed to deceive me and take my vehicle without actually paying me. I went to the police, and they referred me to court. Through a short court process, Israel managed to get my vehicle back quickly.

David Z.