LexoCriminal Lawyers in Chennai
Defence and complainant representation in FIRs, bail, trials, quashing petitions and appeals before magistrate, sessions and high courts. Consult verified criminal lawyers across Chennai, Madras, online or in person.
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Experienced criminal lawyers for your matter in Chennai
Chennai lawyers regularly appear before the Madras High Court and the City Civil Court. Property, family, labour, commercial and criminal matters make up most of the demand.
LexoPrime helps you find a criminal lawyer in Chennai who has handled matters like yours. Compare verified profiles, consult online first, and then decide.
What our criminal lawyers in Chennai 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
Where criminal matters are heard in Chennai
City Civil Court, Chennai, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts at Egmore, Saidapet and George Town and the Madras High Court
Madras High Court
Areas we cover in Chennai
- T. Nagar
- Anna Nagar
- Adyar
- Velachery
- OMR
- Tambaram
- Mylapore
- Porur
- Guindy
- Nungambakkam
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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Criminal Lawyer in Chennai: common questions
What should I do if an FIR is filed against me in Chennai?
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 Chennai?
Trials take place at City Civil Court, Chennai, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts at Egmore, Saidapet and George Town. Bail appeals, quashing petitions and criminal appeals go to the Madras 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 Chennai?
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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