Criminal Lawyer Hong Kong for Defence & Litigation Services
Criminal Defence
Initial Advice, Legal Visits & Bail Applications
Pleas, Mitigation & Sentencing Hearings
Criminal Defence Lawyer Hong Kong
Being arrested, charged, or investigated for a criminal offence can be a stressful experience. The police have wide powers, the process can move quickly, and it is not always easy to know your rights or what to do next.
Our criminal defence lawyers in Hong Kong at Jal N. Karbhari, Solicitors & Notary provide clear representation at every stage of the criminal process, from the moment of arrest, through police interviews and bail applications, to plea, trial, sentencing, and appeal. Our role is to protect your rights and to put forward the strongest case on your behalf.
Who We Help
Individuals Under Investigation
Arrested, detained, or invited for police interviews. We attend with you and protect your rights from the very first question.
Tourists & Visitors
Charged with offences while visiting Hong Kong. We navigate the foreign legal system on your behalf and secure your release where possible.
Professionals & Executives
Facing white-collar charges, regulatory offences, or allegations that threaten your career and reputation.
Business Owners & Directors
Responding to corporate criminal investigations, fraud allegations, or Companies Registry offences.
Young Offenders & Students
Facing youth court proceedings. We advocate for rehabilitation-focused outcomes and diversionary options.
Families of Detained Persons
Seeking urgent legal access to a loved one in police custody, immigration detention, or correctional facilities.
How Our Criminal Lawyers in Hong Kong Can Help
Early advice, police interviews, and legal visits
Our criminal lawyers in Hong Kong can provide advice at short notice, attend police stations for interviews under caution, advise on your right to silence, review the evidence disclosed against you, and visit clients in custody to check on their welfare.
Bail applications
We handle police bail applications, court bail applications, applications to vary bail conditions, and appeals against a refusal of bail, presenting the relevant information to show that bail can be safely granted.
Pleas, mitigation, and sentencing
Deciding how to plead is an important decision, and the courts allow a reduction in sentence for an early guilty plea. Our team advises on whether to plead guilty or not guilty and on timing, and prepares careful mitigation, including character references and supporting documents, to seek the best outcome at sentencing.
Trial representation
Our lawyers appear in the Magistrates' Courts, the District Court, and the Court of First Instance. At trial we test the prosecution's evidence, cross-examine witnesses, call defence witnesses where appropriate, and challenge evidence that has been improperly obtained.
Appeals
Where there has been an error in the way a case was decided or in the sentence imposed, we advise on and pursue appeals against conviction and sentence. Appeals are subject to strict time limits, so it is important to seek advice quickly.
Facing Criminal Charges? Get Advice Early.
Whether your matter is at the investigation stage or already before the courts, our experienced team handles criminal litigation in Hong Kong from start to finish. Contact our qualified criminal defence lawyers at Jal N. Karbhari, Solicitors & Notary today for confidential advice.
Call us: +(852) 2367 7577
Email us: inquiries@karbharilaw.com
Visit us: Rooms 703-705, 7/F, Cheung Lee Commercial Building, No. 25 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions
It is sensible to seek legal advice before attending. Our team can advise you beforehand and attend the interview with you, so that you understand your rights, including your right to silence, before you answer any questions.
In many cases bail can be applied for, either at the police station or in court. Our team can prepare and present a bail application and, if bail is refused, advise on appealing that decision.
This is an important decision that depends on the evidence and the circumstances. Our team will give you an honest assessment so that you can make an informed choice, and will explain how the timing of a plea can affect sentencing.
The first hearing usually deals with matters such as the charges, bail, and the next steps rather than a full trial. Our team will explain what to expect and represent you throughout.
This depends on the outcome of the case and the nature of the offence. Our team can explain how a charge or conviction may affect you and advise on the position in your circumstances.
Appeals are subject to strict time limits, so it is important to seek advice quickly. Our team can review your case and advise on whether there are grounds to appeal.