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Criminal Defense Lawyers in China

Criminal defense for foreign nationals and complex criminal matters in China.

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Criminal Litigation 8 White-collar Crime 11 Drug Offenses 6 Cyber Crime 4 Fraud and Embezzlement 5 Criminal Appeals 5 Bail and Detention 10 Criminal Investigations 4

Overview

Practice orientation

Find criminal defense lawyers for investigations, detention, bail, white-collar matters, and trials. Foreign nationals should seek counsel promptly if contacted by public security or if a colleague is detained.

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Legal context

Process, issues, and further reading

If you or a colleague faces investigation

Contact defence counsel and, for foreign nationals, your consulate promptly.
Do not rely solely on informal “fixers”; document lawful representation.
Understand detention, bail, and residential surveillance stages.
Preserve corporate records carefully if the matter is white-collar or regulatory.
Plan communication with family and employers without obstructing justice.

Key PRC sources (illustrative)

Criminal Law of the PRC — substantive offences, including economic and duty-related crimes.
Criminal Procedure Law of the PRC (rev. 2018) — investigation, detention, defence counsel rights, and trial stages.
Lawyers Law of the PRC — defence representation and meeting/access rights in practice.
Exit and Entry Administration Law of the PRC — foreign-national detention, bail, and exit restrictions interfaces.

Emergency: this page is not emergency services. For immediate danger call local emergency numbers. Guide: criminal defense.

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