Criminal Defense for Foreigners in China

Legal representation and defense for foreign nationals involved in criminal investigations, detention or proceedings in China.

Common situations

Problems clients usually bring to us

Arrest or criminal detention by police
Investigation, interrogation or case registration
Charges, bail or release procedures
Family outside China seeking help for a detained relative
A workplace or personal incident escalated to a criminal investigation

How we help

Practical legal work, not vague advice

Meet with the client as early as possible and verify conditions of detention
Explain the legal stage, rights, deadlines and likely timeline in plain English
Submit bail applications, legal opinions and written defense materials
Review evidence, cross-examine and prepare defense arguments
Represent the client through investigation, prosecution and trial stages

Documents you may need

Prepare what matters first

Passport and identity documents
Detention or case notice
Power of attorney and authorization
Messages, records or evidence related to the case
Contact details of family or employer

Process

Consultation, review, plan, execution

01

Tell us your issue

Submit a short summary and key documents. We first identify urgency, parties involved and deadlines.

02

Initial legal review

A lawyer reviews the risk, legal path and missing materials before giving next-step advice.

03

Legal action plan

You receive a practical plan, likely timeline, expected work scope and fee discussion before work starts.

04

Execution & follow-up

We help with documents, negotiation, applications, representation, filings or authority communication.

Questions about criminal defense

What information should a family member send about a detention in China?

Start with the person’s name, nationality, city, the date of the incident and any detention or case notice available. Tell us how you are related and provide a contact number. If information is missing, say what is known; the first review will identify what needs to be verified.

Can I contact the firm from outside China?

You can make an initial enquiry remotely and explain the situation in English. Before representation starts, the lawyer will discuss the required authorization, available documents, scope of work and fees. An initial enquiry does not itself appoint a lawyer.

Can an initial consultation predict release or the result of a case?

No result can be promised from an initial summary. The lawyer needs to review the case stage, documents and circumstances before discussing possible next steps. Tell us about any scheduled questioning, hearing or deadline when you contact us.

General information only; advice depends on your circumstances. Learn about our firm and team, read our consultation FAQ, or contact us about your matter.

Book a consultation for Criminal Defense

The first step is to clarify facts, deadlines, documents and likely legal route.