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Criminal Defense
Criminal Lawyer
Protect rights in criminal cases from investigation through trial and appeal.
When to choose this practice area?
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 Tiến
Criminal Law, Civil Law, Land & Real Estate, Business - Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Master - Lawyer Nguyen Van Tien currently serves as the managing partner of Dai Quoc Viet Law Firm, Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. With over 18 years of experience in the legal field.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
19 years experience
Luật sư Vũ Thị Trang
Civil Law, Criminal Law, Marriage & Family Law, Land & Real Estate, Corporate Law, Business - Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Vu Thi Trang - Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, has participated in litigation, consulting, and dispute resolution related to various fields.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
8 years experience
Luật sư Phan Văn Đại
Land & Real Estate, Inheritance – Wills, Marriage – Family, Civil, Commercial, Corporate, Criminal
Criminal Law
Master - Lawyer - Lecturer Phan Van Dai graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws from Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, and also holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Ho ...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
12 years experience
Luật sư Lê Doãn Tuấn
Civil Law, Wills - Inheritance, Family Law, Real Estate - Construction, Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Le Doan Tuan is currently a lawyer of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association and the founder of Le Doan Tuan and Associates Law Office.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
18 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Xuân Tín
Pháp lý Doanh nghiệp, Giải quyết tranh chấp
Criminal Law
Luật sư Nguyễn Xuân Tín tốt nghiệp trường Đại học Luật TP. HCM và là thành viên Đoàn Luật sư TP. HCM, có 12 năm kinh nghiệm chuyên sâu trong mảng Tư vấn pháp lý, tranh tụng tại Tòa án các cấp.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
12 years experience
Luật sư Phạm Đức Huy
Criminal Law (Legal Consultation, Defense Representation), Legal Consulting and Support
Criminal Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Lawyer Pham Duc Huy graduated from the Faculty of International Law and is currently the Director of Vien Minh Law Company Limited, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Ass...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
12 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Minh Trí
Land, Business and Commercial, Economic Contracts; Enterprise, Marriage and Family, Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Minh Tri is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, with nearly 07 years of in-depth experience in Legal Consulting and Dispute Resolution.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
7 years experience
Luật sư Trần Quốc Đạt
Civil, Criminal, Business - Commercial, Corporate
Criminal Law
Lawyer Tran Quoc Dat is currently a lawyer with the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, possessing 10 years of legal practice experience. He is currently a member lawyer at Nhung & Associates Law Firm.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
10 years experience
Luật sư Trương Thành Thiện
Legal Consulting, Dispute Resolution, Criminal Defense
Criminal Law
Lawyer TRUONG THANH THIEN - Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, is the founder and director of TLS Law Office.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
11 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Duy Binh
Corporate (M&A, Investment), Land & Real Estate
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Duy Binh is the Founding Member - Director of Nguyễn Lê Trần & Partner. Lawyer Binh has over 15 years of experience in legal consulting and litigation. He was also appointed as an Arb...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
16 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Thanh Thanh
Criminal, Labor, Business - Commercial
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Thanh Thanh has over 15 years of experience in various legal fields: Litigation, Criminal, Administrative, Land, Labor, Business, Commercial.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
15 years experience
Luật sư Trần Quang Thịnh
Criminal Law, Land & Real Estate
Criminal Law
Lawyer Tran Quang Thinh graduated from Hanoi Law University. He is the founding and managing lawyer of Chau Phuoc Thinh Law Firm, and also an Arbitrator at BigBoss International Commercial Arbitrat...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
15 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.