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Criminal Defense Lawyers in China
Criminal defense for foreign nationals and complex criminal matters in China.
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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.
Read the criminal defense guide. Use Emergency urgency on the consultation form for detention or court deadlines.
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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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