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Criminal Defense
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 Đặng Đình Thịnh
Land, Inheritance, Marriage and Family Law, Business and Commercial Law, Labor Law
Criminal Law
Legal professional Đặng Đình Thịnh has been active in the legal field since 1999. He is currently the Director of the Legal Consulting Center in Ho Chi Minh City, under the Vietnam Lawyers Associat...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
27 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Văn Bun
Civil Law; Land Law; Marriage and Family Law; Business and Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Van Bun is currently the Managing Director of Nguyen Bun Law Firm, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
14 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Như Hoàng
Civil Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Business - Commercial Law, Land Law, Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Nhu Hoang, a member of the Hanoi Bar Association, is a lawyer with over 10 years of professional experience and currently serves as the Executive Director of Barrisco Law Firm.
Thành phố Hà Nội
12 years experience
Luật sư Trần Hữu Lâm
Land, Civil, Marriage & Family, Inheritance, Criminal, Administrative, and Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, completed the Lawyer Practicing Certificate at the Vietnam Judicial Academy, and is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. Lawyer Tran ...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
13 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Tri Thắng
Litigation, Strategic Consulting, and Handling Complex Legal Issues
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Tri Thang is the Director of Nam Ha and Associates Law Co., Ltd., a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, and a Party member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association's Party ...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
30 years experience
Luật sư Trần Vĩ Cường
Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Civil, Criminal, Administrative, Business - Commercial matters, etc.
Criminal Law
Master – Lawyer Tran Vi Cuong is a lawyer belonging to the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association with over 24 years of experience operating in various legal fields. He is the Managing Director of Kien D...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
26 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Hữu Thục
Criminal Law, Civil Law, Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Huu Thuc is a member lawyer of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. He is the founder and managing partner of Thuc and Associates Law Office.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
21 years experience
Luật sư Lê Văn Hoan
Criminal Law, Civil Law, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Land & Real Estate
Criminal Law
Lawyer Le Van Hoan is currently a lawyer of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association with over 15 years of experience in legal consulting and support. He is the founder and managing director of Le Van ...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
18 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Ngọc Phú
Investment, Land, Dispute Resolution, Handling Industrial Property Rights Infringements
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Ngoc Phu - Executive Director of NPLaw Law Firm and a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. Previously, Lawyer Ngoc Phu was a member lawyer at VinaLaw, UniLaw, and SBLaw.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
18 years experience
Luật sư Lưu Quang Phú
Corporate Legal Affairs, Land & Real Estate
Criminal Law
Lawyer Luu Quang Phu has over 25 years of experience in the legal field, with 19 years practicing law, having served as Legal Director for many large corporations such as Hoang Quan Real Estate Gro...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
19 years experience
Luật sư Trần Trọng Hòa
Land & Real Estate, Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Tran Trong Hoa, a graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, is one of Vietnam's skilled lawyers with over 12 years of professional experience. Lawyer Hoa is the founder and managing pa...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
12 years experience
Luật sư Trần Anh Tùng
Legal consulting and dispute resolution in Civil and Criminal matters
Criminal Law
Master Lawyer Tran Anh Tung is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association and is currently the legal representative of Phap Dinh Law Firm Co., Ltd.
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.