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Criminal Lawyer
Protect rights in criminal cases from investigation through trial and appeal.
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When do you need a criminal lawyer?
4 critical stages of a criminal case always require a lawyer to protect your rights.
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Investigation Stage
The lawyer attends interrogations to prevent coercion and guide testimony.
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Court Defense
Argue to acquit or reduce penalties for the defendant.
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Victim Representation
Represent victims in requesting prosecution, gathering evidence, and claiming compensation.
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Appeal
Draft appeal documents and participate in appellate proceedings if the first-instance verdict is unjust.
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Lawyers review documents, pointing out legal risks and handling options.
Drafting Documents
Prepare contracts, official letters, minutes, or dossiers to submit to state agencies.
Representation
Participate in negotiations or work with partners within the scope of authorization.
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Luật sư Nguyễn Văn Tòng
Divorce, Debt Recovery, Land and House Recovery, Land and House Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Attorney Nguyen Van Tong, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, is the founding and managing lawyer of Nguyen Van Tong Law Firm. He possesses many years of experience in legal fields su...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
17 years experience
Luật sư Ngô Lệ Quỳnh
Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Ngo Le Quynh - Director of Khoa Tin Law Firm's Ho Chi Minh City Branch, is a leading expert in criminal law.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
19 years experience
Luật sư Trần Tiến Lực
Corporate Law, Investment, Intellectual Property, Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Tran Tien Luc is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association and currently serves as the Managing Lawyer of Luu Danh Limited Law Company, with many years of professional experience.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
8 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Thanh Hải
Corporate Legal Advisory, In-depth Dispute Resolution
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Thanh Hai is an expert in corporate legal fields, investment, insurance, finance – banking, accounting – tax, and commercial dispute resolution.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
30 years experience
Luật sư Lê Quang Vũ
Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Labor Law, Commercial Law, Real Estate, Inheritance, Family Law
Criminal Law
With over 20 years of experience, Lawyer Le Quang Vu is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. He served as Deputy Head of the Poor People's Law Office from 2004 to 2018 and has been the...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
22 years experience
Luật sư Huỳnh Đức Hữu
Legal consulting and support, Dispute resolution
Criminal Law
Lawyer Huynh Duc Huu is currently a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association and the Vietnam Lawyers' Association. He is the founding and managing lawyer of Chanh Hiep Luat Law Firm. He was f...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
18 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Năng Quang
Criminal Law, Civil Law, Corporate Law, Family and Marriage Law, Wills and Inheritance
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Nang Quang is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. With over 20 years of professional experience, Lawyer Nguyen Nang Quang has successfully assisted and advised numerous ...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
21 years experience
Luật sư Bùi Minh Nghĩa
Corporate, Civil, Land, Family Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Bui Minh Nghia is a lawyer belonging to the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, with over 20 years of experience practicing in various legal fields. According to public information, he current...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
23 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Quang Trung
Insurance, Commercial and Civil Law
Criminal Law
Attorney Nguyen Quang Trung is a key member of TLT Legal. Before joining TLT Legal in 2020, Attorney Trung had many years of experience working in finance and state management, and served as a memb...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
21 years experience
Luật sư Phạm Thị Bích Chiến
Civil Law, Criminal Law, Family and Marriage Law, Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Pham Thi Bich Chien – Director of ATQ International Law Firm, member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
25 years experience
Luật sư Trịnh Thị Hạnh
Litigation and Consulting
Criminal Law
Master of Laws, Lawyer Trinh Thi Hanh is the Executive Director of Hanh Minh Single-Member Limited Liability Law Company. She is a lawyer with fortitude, professional competence, seniority, and eth...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
16 years experience
Luật sư Hồ Phước Long
Land & Real Estate, Civil Law, Inheritance, Criminal Law, Family Law, Banking, Business - Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Ho Phuoc Long is currently a lawyer belonging to the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association with over 18 years of legal practice. He is the founder and managing partner of Nhan Quyen Law Office.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
18 years experience
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What should I bring when summoned by an investigative authority?
Bring the summons, personal identification, and documents related to the matter; avoid signing minutes without reading carefully or without a lawyer's explanation.
When should a lawyer be involved from the investigation stage?
As soon as you are held, detained, or questioned for the first time, so the lawyer can protect your right to silence, guide testimony, and monitor procedures.
Can the family request a change of preventive measures?
Yes, the lawyer will prepare a dossier proving good personal background and clear residence to request release on bail or recognizance.
What is the process for appealing a prosecution decision?
The lawyer drafts an appeal letter to the Procuracy or a superior investigative authority and supplements evidence showing insufficient grounds for prosecution.
Can civil compensation be claimed within criminal proceedings?
Yes. The victim or legal representative submits a compensation request during the case for the court to consider at the same time.