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Criminal Lawyer & Law Firm in Karachi
Criminal defence and complainant work, from the first police contact through trial and appeal.
In brief
A criminal matter can begin with a phone call from the police, a complaint or an FIR. What is said and done in those first days often affects the rest of the case.
We advise accused persons and complainants on the Pakistan Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, handle bail, attend to investigation issues, conduct trials, and file appeals and quashment petitions.
Anyone accused of, or affected by, a criminal offence in Karachi, including businesses and overseas Pakistanis.
How we can assist
- Trial defence before Magistrates and Sessions Courts
- Bail and FIR-related proceedings
- Private complaints and complainant representation
- Quashment petitions where justified
- Criminal appeals and revisions
When clients come to us
- The police have called you for questioning
- You have been named in an FIR over what is really a civil dispute
- You are a victim and the case is not moving
- A trial court has convicted you or a relative
How the matter moves
We begin with the FIR or complaint and the investigation record. After the challan is submitted, the charge is framed and evidence recorded, including cross-examination of witnesses. Depending on the outcome, the case may conclude there or move to appeal.
Papers to keep ready
- FIR or complaint copy
- Police notices or summons
- Evidence supporting your position
- Previous orders in the case
Questions clients ask
Should I go to the police station if called?
Take advice before you go. Check whether the notice is lawful, and do not ignore it. In many cases protective steps can be taken first.
Can a false FIR be challenged?
There are remedies, including bail, presenting your version to the investigating officer, and in suitable cases a petition before the High Court.
Can a criminal case be settled?
Only compoundable offences can be settled with the parties' agreement. Others continue even if the parties reconcile, though that may be relevant.
Where we act
- Judicial Magistrates
- District & Sessions Courts
- Special Courts (CNS)
- High Court of Sindh
Across Karachi
- Saddar
- Clifton
- DHA
- PECHS
- Bahadurabad
- Gulshan-e-Iqbal
- Gulistan-e-Jauhar
- North Nazimabad
- Nazimabad
- Federal B Area
- North Karachi
- Shah Faisal
- Malir
- Korangi
- Landhi
- Bahria Town
- Scheme 33
About fees
Every matter is different, so we give a fee after understanding the work involved. It is discussed before work begins, may be fixed or staged depending on the matter, and court costs or official charges are explained separately.
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Need help with your Criminal Law matter?
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