Criminal Defence

We advise and represent clients in criminal investigations and court proceedings, from Garda interviews and bail applications through to District Court and higher court matters. Our approach is careful, practical and focused on protecting our clients' rights at every stage. 

How we can help 

  • Garda Station Advice and Interviews
  • Bail Applications
  • District Court Proceedings
  • Circuit Court and Higher Court Proceedings
  • Theft and Criminal Damage Cases
  • Drug-related Offences
  • Assault and Public Order Matters
  • Disclosure and Case Preparation

    • Garda Station and Early-stage Advice

    We advise clients at the earliest stages of a criminal investigation, including before and during Garda interviews. Early legal advice can be important in protecting a client's rights and ensuring that the investigation is handled fairly. 

  • Advice before Garda interview
  • Attendance at Garda station interviews
  • Advice on cautions, statements and interview procedure
  • Issues involving interpretation or translation
  • Requests for interview recordings and related disclosure
  • Advice following arrest, charge or release

    • Court Proceedings and Defence Preparation 

    We represent clients in criminal court proceedings and assist with the preparation and management of the defence case, including disclosure, evidence and procedural issues.

  • District Court proceedings
  • Circuit Court and higher court matters
  • Bail applications and bail variations
  • Review of prosecution disclosure
  • Applications for further disclosure
  • Witness and evidence preparation
  • Defence strategy and case management
  • Liaising with barristers and other professionals

    • Bail and Urgent Criminal Matters 

    We advise and represent clients in urgent criminal matters, including bail applications, bail variations and situations where immediate legal assistance may be required following arrest or charge.

  • Bail applications
  • Bail variations and bail conditions
  • Urgent applications following arrest or charge
  • Advice where bail has been refused
  • Court appearances in urgent criminal matters
  • Liaising with An Garda Síochána, the courts and counsel where necessary

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    Need urgent criminal law advice? 

    Contact Chen Solicitors for advice on Garda interviews, bail, criminal charges and court proceedings. 

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