Einwallner Stuefer
Rechtsanwältinnen
Mag.a Doris Einwallner
- 1995 Master of Law (University of Vienna)
- 1995 – 2000 Experience at ORF, legal associate in a Vienna law firm, and head of the legal department at the Vienna Integration Fund
- 2000 bis 2004 Junior associate
- since 2004 Attorney-at-Law in Vienna
- 2004 – 2011 Partner in a law firm specializing in constitutional and administrative law, in particular residence and equal treatment law
- from 2007 to 2010 member of the editorial board of juridikum, journal for law and society
- 2011 Founding of the office Doris Einwallner Rechtsanwältin
- 2025 Founding of Einwallner Stuefer Rechtsanwältinnen GesbR
- Many years of voluntary work, for example for the RBFZ Vienna, the FrauenFilmTage etc.
- Languages: German, English
Mag.a Doris Einwallner has extensive knowledge and expertise in the fields of immigration and asylum law, citizenship law, administrative and constitutional law, as well as in selected areas of civil law. With over 20 years of experience in these legal areas, she is not only highly experienced but also highly specialized as a lawyer.
She has been working closely with NGOs for years and is a strong advocate for the respect of fundamental and human rights. Some landmark decisions of the Constitutional Court (VfGH) have been achieved through her efforts. For example, the repeal of § 144 ABGB in 2022 stems from a complaint she authored (VfGH decision of June 30, 2022, G 230/2021).
With her deep expertise on substantive issues and long-standing experience in practical procedural processes, she ensures tailored, targeted representation for her clients.
Dr.in Alexia Stuefer
- 2001 Master of Law (University of Vienna)
- 2002 bis 2006 Junior associate
- 2006 Doctorate in Law, University of Vienna
- von 2006 bis 2010 Co-editor of juridikum, Journal of Law and Society
- since 2006 Attorney-at-Law in Vienna
- from 2008 to 2025 leading partner in a law firm specializing in criminal law
- since 2011 Board Member of the Association of Austrian Criminal Defense Lawyers
- since 2013 External Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Vienna
- since 2014 Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Criminal Law
- from 2017 until 2021 Disciplinary Board Member of the Vienna Bar Association
- since 2021 Deputy Chamber Lawyer of the Vienna Bar Association
- since 2024 Member of the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
- since April 2025 Partner at Einwallner Stuefer Rechtsanwältinnen GesbR
- Languages: German, English, Italian
Dr.in Alexia Stuefer has represented individuals and companies for over 20 years in all criminal law matters, specializing in general criminal law and white-collar crime. Defense in investigation procedures is just as much one of her specialties as her ongoing defense work in courtrooms during main hearings and appellate procedures.
While her in-depth engagement with criminal law and criminal procedural law as an author of legal commentaries and professional publications, as well as a lecturer at the Faculty of Law at the University of Vienna, ensures comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter, her constant involvement with professional associations and interest groups ensures extensive networking. Due to her multilingualism and international connections, representing clients in cross-border cases has always been one of her core competencies.
Whether it’s extradition law, procedures under the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons, issues regarding EU arrest warrants, transfer of sentences from EU member states, or proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), these are all part of her regular practice. Her additional areas of expertise include criminal liability of medical professionals, data protection law, art and criminal law, as well as administrative penal procedures and constitutional law (fundamental and human rights in criminal law).
- Your Goal
Mag.a Doris Einwallner
Defending and Securing Fundamental and Human Rights
The respect and protection of fundamental and human rights are essential as the foundation of human coexistence. This requires strong legal representation.
Competent Representation in Immigration and Asylum Law
The often complex legal situation in the areas of residence, citizenship, and asylum law demands highly specialized and dedicated legal representation to ensure fair proceedings and positive outcomes.
Considering Individual Lifestyles and Realities in Civil Law
People’s lifestyles and realities are diverse. The legal system is not always optimally prepared for this. Strategically sound, creative legal advice based on fundamental and human rights can change that. This is especially true for legal issues that affect a person’s most personal sphere and individual identity.
Dr.in Alexia Stuefer
Strong Defense in a Difficult Life Situation
The rights of the defense are enshrined in the constitution, the highest level of Austrian law, and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. A strong defense knows how to ensure the enforcement of these defense rights – both in national as well as transnational and international contexts. The fight is worth it.
A Fair Trial
Only the effective and strategic use of defense rights creates a tangible counterbalance to the state’s dominance in criminal proceedings. A confident and committed defense ensures fair proceedings. Under the motto suaviter in modo, fortiter in re – gentle in manner, strong in substance – even the greatest difficulties can be overcome.
Effective Protection Against Fundamental Rights Violations
Fundamental rights are the highest legal goods and require special protection. No area of law infringes more deeply into the sphere of fundamental rights than criminal law; even personal freedom can be revoked in the name of criminal law. A steadfast and courageous defense is crucial for the effective protection against violations of fundamental rights.
- Our Solution
Mag.a Doris Einwallner
Problem-Solving Competence, Profound Knowledge, and Extensive Experience
The highest problem-solving competence meets profound knowledge and extensive experience—a proven combination for optimal handling of issues of existential importance.
Specialization and Commitment
The ever-diversifying reality leads to complex legal challenges that need to be untangled and organized. Now more than ever, legal advice requires specialization and commitment to achieve the right outcome.
Strategic Case Management
Strategy, paired with expertise and experience, is essential for successful case management.
Dr.in Alexia Stuefer
Achieving Success Through Knowledge and Experience
In criminal law and criminal procedures, profound knowledge of the subject matter and extensive court experience are the keys to success.
Insight and Understanding of Your Most Personal Situation
Quick comprehension, as well as a proven sense and understanding of your individual personal and financial situation, enable the reliable implementation of procedural goals. Establishing an efficient litigation strategy is the foundation for achieving goals efficiently and swiftly.
Speaking the Right Language
Every area of life has its own language, and every industry has its own codes. This is especially true for Austrian criminal law practice. A fundamental requirement for targeted representation is mastering the language of jurisprudence. Striking the right tone – both formally and informally – is essential.
- Your Outcome
Mag.a Doris Einwallner
Knowing Your Chances of Success
Competent legal advice not only requires in-depth knowledge and careful examination of the legal situation, but also clear communication if there are no chances of success.
Finding Solutions
The realities of today’s world often precede existing law and therefore require creative, tailored solutions.
Achieving Justice
Whether it concerns questions of fundamental and human rights or the enforcement of rights in residence or citizenship procedures, successful representation before authorities and courts requires not only legal know-how and precise preparation but also a strategically clear and committed case management approach. Active participation in the proceedings and regular communication with courts and authorities are, therefore, crucial parameters for a successful outcome.
Dr.in Alexia Stuefer
Criminal Defense from the First Hour in Investigations
The earlier defense rights are utilized, the better the chances for an optimal outcome of the proceedings: Without the presence and counsel of defense, neither words nor documents should be submitted. A written statement, instead of long questioning, can be decisive in the case. Only legally relevant matters are procedurally relevant.
Successful Defense in the Main Trial
The path to a successful outcome in white-collar crime cases, as well as in all other main trials, leads through an efficient procedural strategy. Such a strategy requires thorough trial preparation, combined with high flexibility to adjust to changing situations in the courtroom at any time. Therefore, flexibility and the ability to anticipate are key to targeted case management. Sometimes, less can be more.
Craftsmanship in Appellate Procedures
The legal system protects against judicial errors through ordinary and extraordinary appeals and legal remedies. The result-oriented and preventive defense always keeps the appellate procedure in mind and considers grounds for nullity. These may arise during the investigation or the main trial but require activation through legal craftsmanship to be effective in the appellate process. At the same time, the constitutionality of first-instance decisions must be examined, and if necessary, the Constitutional Court should be involved (constitutional complaint). Finally, supra- and international treaties ensure that questions of fundamental relevance can be brought before the courts of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Mastery of these areas is therefore essential for defense in the appellate process.
Our conditions
We offer the highest quality at fair terms. We will agree on the terms with you at the beginning of our collaboration based on the Austrian Attorney Fee Act, the General Honorary Criteria (AHK), and separately according to the fee agreement based on an hourly rate.