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Criminal Lawyers in Bengaluru

Defence and complainant representation in FIRs, bail, trials, quashing petitions and appeals before magistrate, sessions and high courts. Consult verified criminal lawyers across Bengaluru, Bangalore, online or in person.

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Criminal Lawyer in Bengaluru

Experienced criminal lawyers for your matter in Bengaluru

Bengaluru has strong demand for startup, employment, IP and technology lawyers, as well as for property title verification, family and cyber crime matters.

LexoPrime helps you find a criminal lawyer in Bengaluru who has handled matters like yours. Compare verified profiles, consult online first, and then decide.

Services

What our criminal lawyers in Bengaluru handle

  • Regular and anticipatory bail
  • FIR registration and police complaints
  • Quashing of FIR (Section 528 BNSS, earlier Section 482 CrPC)
  • Trial defence in sessions and magistrate courts
  • Dowry, domestic violence and Section 85 BNS (earlier 498A IPC) cases
  • Fraud, cheating and economic offences
  • NDPS and narcotics cases
  • Criminal appeals and revisions
Local courts & forums

Where criminal matters are heard in Bengaluru

Primary forum

City Civil & Sessions Court, Bengaluru, Mayo Hall Court Complex, Bengaluru Rural District Court and the Karnataka High Court

Appeals and writs

Karnataka High Court

Areas we cover in Bengaluru

  • Koramangala
  • Indiranagar
  • Whitefield
  • HSR Layout
  • Jayanagar
  • Electronic City
  • Hebbal
  • Marathahalli
  • JP Nagar
  • Yelahanka
Process

What to expect, step by step

Urgent consultation

The lawyer reviews the FIR, notice or complaint and advises on immediate steps, including whether to seek bail.

Bail and protection

The appropriate bail or anticipatory bail application is filed, and interim protection is sought where needed.

Investigation stage

Your lawyer engages with the investigating officer, attends to notices and challenges illegal action.

Trial or quashing

The lawyer defends you at trial, or seeks quashing before the High Court where the case is legally unsustainable.

Documents to keep ready

  • Copy of FIR or complaint
  • Any police notice received
  • Identity proof
  • Timeline of events
  • Supporting messages, emails or recordings
  • Previous court orders, if any

Laws that apply

  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
  • NDPS Act, 1985
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FAQs

Criminal Lawyer in Bengaluru: common questions

What should I do if an FIR is filed against me in Bengaluru?

Do not ignore it. Get a copy of the FIR, avoid contacting the complainant, and consult a criminal lawyer immediately. Depending on the offence, your lawyer may apply for anticipatory bail or challenge the FIR before the High Court.

Where are criminal cases heard in Bengaluru?

Trials take place at City Civil & Sessions Court, Bengaluru, Mayo Hall Court Complex, Bengaluru Rural District Court. Bail appeals, quashing petitions and criminal appeals go to the Karnataka High Court.

What changed with the new criminal laws?

Since 1 July 2024, the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act have been replaced by the BNS, BNSS and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. Offences committed before that date generally continue under the old laws. A criminal lawyer can tell you which regime applies to your case.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Bengaluru?

Fees depend on the court, how serious the offence is and the lawyer's experience. A bail matter costs very differently from a full trial. Lawyers on LexoPrime show consultation fees on their profiles so you can compare before booking.

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