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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.
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Participate in negotiations or work with partners within the scope of authorization.
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Luật sư Nguyễn Thị Mến
Land, Inheritance, Marriage - Family, Contracts, Labor, Business & Commerce, Insurance, Criminal Law, Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Company Director - Master of Economic Law - Lawyer Nguyen Thi Men is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association and the Director of LAWYER MEN & PARTNERS law firm. Lawyer Men also serves as a...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
15 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Thế Thọ
Finance - Banking, Maritime, Insurance
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen The Tho is currently a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. Lawyer Nguyen The Tho has over 18 years of experience practicing law.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
19 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Hoàng Anh
Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Wills - Inheritance, Land Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Hoang Anh is the Head of Hoang Dan Law Office, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. He has over 23 years of legal practice in various fields, protecting the legitimate ri...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
24 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Văn Hậu
Corporate, Land, Energy, and Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Van Hau is the Head of Nguyen Van Hau and Partners Law Office, Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. He has extensive experience in the legal profession, having worked for many years in v...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
20 years experience
Luật sư Phạm Tuấn Anh
Criminal Law, Civil Law, Land Law, Administrative Law, Business - Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Attorney Pham Tuan Anh is currently the Director of B.N.C Law Firm & Associates, Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. He has 10 years of experience as Head of Enterprise Legal Department and over 10 y...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
21 years experience
Luật sư Lê Văn Lên
Corporate, Civil, Family Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Le Van Len is a lawyer of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association and currently serves as the Managing Director of Capital Law Firm. He has over 20 years of experience practicing law in various...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
22 years experience
Luật sư Lê Thanh Trang
Criminal, Civil, Business - Commercial, Administrative, Labor, Family Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Le Thanh Trang, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, has over 20 years of experience in legal practice, legal consulting, and managing Tia Sang Law Firm.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
21 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Mạnh Vỹ
Criminal Law, Civil Law, Corporate Law, Family and Marriage Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Manh Vy is currently a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. With over 25 years of legal practice, Lawyer Nguyen Manh Vy is currently the Head of Nguyen Manh Vy Law Office.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
25 years experience
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Luật sư Nguyễn Văn Quynh
Civil Law, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Family and Marriage Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Van Quynh, Head of Binh Tan Law Office under the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, has over 15 years of professional experience, possessing excellent expertise and skills in various f...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
18 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Hữu Thế Trạch
Criminal Law, Civil Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Family Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Huu The Trach is currently the Managing Director of AN PHA NA LLC Law Firm, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, with many years of experience in the profession.
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
19 years experience
Luật sư Hồ Quốc Tâm
Intellectual Property
Criminal Law
Lawyer Ho Quoc Tam is a member of the Vietnam Bar Federation and the Dong Nai Bar Association, with over 15 years of experience in Intellectual Property, and 9 years of experience in Criminal, Civi...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
16 years experience
Luật sư Nguyễn Cảnh Trường
Land Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Marriage & Family Law, Business & Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Lawyer Nguyen Canh Truong, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, is the founding and managing lawyer of Truong Minh Ngoc LLC Law Firm with many years of professional experience in vario...
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
13 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.