Best Criminal Lawyer in Chandigarh
LexJain’s criminal lawyers in Chandigarh handle anticipatory bail, regular bail, FIR quashing, NDPS, cheque bounce and economic offence cases before the Punjab & Haryana High Court, backed by 40+ years of practice.
Discuss Your FIR With Our Team →Facing a criminal allegation, FIR, arrest, or court procedure, a criminal matter involves complex legal procedures and requires an important decision to be made at every stage. At LexJain, we have a team of the best criminal advocates in Chandigarh, who is followed by a family-run advocate practice at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
Our criminal defence team provides legal advice and representation in all kinds of criminal matters as well as helps you to understand the procedure and avail the right legal remedies suitable for your case.
For the last four decades, we have specialised in anticipatory and regular bail, FIR quashing, NDPS offences, economic offences, cheque bounce cases, and other IPC charges. Matters filed before 1 July 2024 proceed under the IPC and CrPC, and new filings proceed under the BNS and BNSS. We understand and work fluently across both regimes.
You can trust our team of the best criminal lawyers in Chandigarh, who stay with you from the first appearance till the bail stage, through trial, appeal, and revision. As criminal lawyers in Chandigarh, we make sure to protect your rights, minimise risk, and pursue the best possible outcome for you.
Need a Criminal Lawyer in Chandigarh?
A criminal matter comes unexpectedly without any warning. It starts with an FIR, a police notice, a court summons, an arrest, or a threat of a complaint. If you find yourself in any of the following cases, it is time to hire a criminal lawyer in Chandigarh. You should speak to a criminal lawyer if-
- An FIR has been registered against you
- The police have called you for questioning
- You have already been arrested
- You have received a court summons or
- A cheque has been issued or received
- You are facing an allegation of fraud, cheating, or a financial offence
- A matrimonial dispute turned into a criminal complaint
- You have been named in an NDPS matter
- You are an NRI facing proceedings
At Lexjain, our team of criminal lawyers will help you to represent you in the respective courts. Getting bail is easier before the arrest has been made. We step in at the first sign of trouble and move on bail immediately. We do not use a template. We only serve a custom strategy according to the nature of your case and the law applicable to your case.
Our Criminal Case Services in Chandigarh
At LexJain, criminal defence sits within the firm's broader criminal defence and white-collar matter practice, alongside the constitutional, commercial and service law work. We carry criminal cases before the High Court and Supreme Court as the matters require.
Bail - Regular & Anticipatory
We help you file bail applications before the District Courts and the Punjab & Haryana High Court, including anticipatory bail ahead of arrest.
FIR Quashing
We help you file petitions before the High Court under its inherent jurisdiction to quash an FIR or criminal complaint.
Criminal Trials
We represent you at all stages before Magistrate and Sessions Courts, including evidence, cross-examination, and final arguments.
Criminal Appeals & Revisions
We help you challenge trial court orders and convictions before the High Court, up through Special Leave Petitions to the Supreme Court.
Economic Offences & White-Collar Matters
We defend you in financial fraud, cheating, and related commercial-criminal matters, drawing on the firm's parallel commercial law practice.
Dishonour of Cheques
We represent you in proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Matrimonial Criminal Matters
We represent you in dowry complaints, matrimonial cruelty, and domestic violence proceedings - for both complainants and those defending.
Cyber Crime Matters
We help you file complaints and build a defence in cyber offence cases, including online fraud and identity-related offences.
NDPS Matters
We represent you in bail and trial matters under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Writ & Constitutional Relief in Criminal Matters
We help you file habeas corpus and other constitutional writs where personal liberty is at stake, an area of particular strength given the firm's core constitutional and writ practice.
Where is Your Criminal Case Heard in Chandigarh?
A criminal matter in Chandigarh moves through three levels. You do not have to worry. Lexjain’s criminal advocates in Chandigarh are with you from District Court to the Supreme Court. Here is where your case is heard.
District Court
Chandigarh District Court is where FIRs are first registered, trial remand, and initial proceedings begin.
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Anticipatory bail, FIR quashing, criminal revision, etc. go to the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Supreme Court of India
Special leave petitions against High Court orders go to the Supreme Court of India
Who Handles Criminal Matters in Chandigarh At Lexjain?
For criminal acts, we have three specialised advocates who hold deep expertise in criminal practice
Shailendra Jain
Samkiti Jain
Peeyushi Diwani Jain
LexJain’s Criminal Case Process in Chandigarh
At LexJain, we use a structured step-by-step process, so any individual or business that is stuck in a criminal matter can reach out to us
Legal Consultation
Once you reach out, we start by reviewing your FIR, complaint, notice, and try to understand your allegations and help you accordingly.
Strategy Planning
We examine all your case papers and identify the applicable provisions and prepare a plan for your defence
Bail Drafting
We immediately start to move the bail application before the appropriate court without any delay. We first focus on bail.
Trial and Proceedings
Our criminal advocates in Chandigarh appear at every hearing with collected evidence and arguments, and give you all emotional support.
Judgment and Follow-ups
We stay with you till the day of judgment. After judgment, we advise on appeal, revision, and compliance as applicable.
Why Choose LexJain as Your Criminal Advocate in Chandigarh?
40+ Years of Legacy
LexJain has four decades of legal expertise. We have watched how the law has evolved, how the courts have shifted, and how cases are actually born.
Multiple Court Experience
We appear before the Supreme Court of India, the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Delhi High Court, and tribunals, according to the nature of the case.
Full spectrum practice
Our practice spans criminal defence, land and real estate, international adoption, town planning, infrastructure, commercial law, constitutional and writ matters, tax, insolvency, and more.
Experienced Legal Counsel
Clients can seek assistance from experienced lawyers matched to the nature of the case. No random lawyer assigned.
Specialise in NRI Matters
Our team of lawyers specialises in cross-border NRI and matrimonial disputes, inter-country adoption, and CARA and Hague Convention matters.
Dispute Mediation & Settlement
Where appropriate, the firm explores negotiated settlements, mediation, and other lawful resolution mechanisms, particularly in family disputes.
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What is the difference between regular bail and anticipatory bail?
Regular bail is applicable when arrest has already been made, whereas anticipatory bail is taken before the arrest when a person apprehends being arrested in connection with a non-bailable offence. At Lexjain, we provide both kinds of bail support.
Can you get an FIR quashed?
Yes, we can help you to get the FIR quashed. We file petitions before the Punjab and Haryana High Court under Section 528 BNSS grounds
Can you also handle criminal matters for NRIs?
Yes, we also provide criminal matter handling services for NRI people if their case is related to the Punjab and Haryana High Court or the Supreme Court. You can contact us and consult your case with our team.
What document should I bring to your first consultation?
We suggest you bring all the documents. You have to make sure to bring the FIR copy, notice, court order, and identity document. If any other document is required, we will let you know after the consultation. After analysing all your documents, we will plan a defence strategy for you.
When should I consult a criminal lawyer in Chandigarh?
You should consult a criminal lawyer in Chandigarh as soon as possible. When a police notice has arrived, you are called for questioning, you receive a court summons, or you fear arrest, immediately hire a criminal lawyer in Chandigarh, who can stay with you and help you to get bail and represent you in court.
Can LexJain represent me in a criminal case before the Punjab & Haryana High Court?
Yes, LexJain's lawyers appear regularly before the Punjab and Haryana High Court in bail, FIR quashing, criminal revision, and appeals. In addition, we also appear in Chandigarh District Court, the Supreme Court, and, if required, in the Delhi High Court too.
What should I do if I have received a police notice or have been asked to appear in a criminal matter?
If you receive a police notice or any legal notice, you should not ignore it and should immediately talk with a legal advisor. It is a legal document. A criminal lawyer can help you to review your notice, advise you what to do next, and, where appropriate, accompany you and represent you in the appearance. Whenever you receive any kind of police notice, immediately contact our criminal lawyer in Chandigarh.
I have to go to jail if an FIR is registered against me?
No, not automatically. An FIR is an allegation. It is not a verdict. However, the custody depends upon the offence and how quickly bail is moved. If you find out that an FIR is registered against you, you should immediately hire a criminal lawyer who can represent you and help you to get bail.
Can I get bail if the police have already arrested me?
Yes, in some cases you can get bail if the police have already arrested you. Regular bail can be applicable once a person is in custody. If you are stuck in such a situation, you can contact us and talk with our criminal lawyer.
Can a criminal case or matter be settled or compromised?
Sometimes it can be settled and compromised. Offences like certain matrimonial disputes, cheque bounce matters, and financial disputes get settled and compromised with the help of a lawyer's guidance.
Can a woman be arrested in criminal cases?
Yes, a woman can also be arrested in a criminal case, but with safeguards. According to the law, there are some restrictions on the arrest of women, like they cannot be arrested at night and in certain categories of offences. In addition, separate provisions have been applied for women in custody too.
Can you help me if a false case has been filed against me?
Yes, we can help you if a false case has been filed against you. A false complaint can be challenged at multiple stages, like quashing before the High Court, through discharge trial, or through a counter-complaint with the help of legal representation.
Can I change my lawyer during the case?
Yes, you can change your lawyer during the ongoing case too if you are unsatisfied with their representation. At LexJain, we have a team of professional criminal lawyers who are highly focused on a client-centred approach.