Gloria James-Civetta & Co Singapore Criminal Lawyers.
We fight to defend our clients' rights and have built our reputation by providing sensible & practical advice, perseverance, and experience to achieve their goals.
Practical, Sensible and Strategic
advice from Singapore criminal lawyers
At Gloria James-Civetta & Co. (GJC Law), we recognise that timing is critical in criminal matters. Our criminal defence lawyers in Singapore act promptly, often from the first point of contact with the authorities, to ensure that a client’s legal rights are protected and that relevant facts are properly addressed at an early stage of the investigation.
Our criminal law practice is led by Ms Gloria James, who brings decades of courtroom and litigation experience before the Singapore Courts, and Mr Kevin Liew, a former Public Prosecutor with first-hand insight into prosecutorial decision-making and charge assessment. The team also includes Ms Noelle Teoh, who achieved a High Distinction in her Part B examinations and contributes strong legal research and analytical support to complex criminal matters.
Together, the team combines litigation experience, prosecutorial perspective, and rigorous legal analysis in advising and representing clients across the full range of criminal proceedings.
The firm has represented local clients, expatriates, and foreign nationals, including individuals referred by foreign embassies, across a wide spectrum of criminal matters, including white-collar and commercial offences, cybercrime, drug-related offences, outrage of modesty, and sexual offences involving minors. Depending on the facts and legal issues involved, outcomes may include:
- Withdrawal of charges
- Stern or conditional warnings
- Matters being compounded without prosecution
The GJC Criminal law team is supported by a dedicated group of paralegals and legal support staff, and where appropriate, we consult external professionals to assist in technical or specialised aspects of a case.
Whether you are under investigation, have been formally charged, or are seeking legal advice before taking any action, our criminal defence lawyers in Singapore provide clear, structured, and strategic representation, with an understanding of both local legal practice and the practical concerns faced by foreign clients living in Singapore.
Our team remains available 24/7 for urgent criminal matters.
We fight to defend the rights of our clients, and have built our reputation by providing sensible & practical advice, as well as perseverance and experience to achieve their goals.
Areas of Representation -
Criminal Defence in Singapore
Have you been arrested, facing criminal charges, or charged with a criminal offence?
Our criminal defence lawyers at GJC Law can provide the urgent legal representation you need.
We handle a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including violent offences, public order crimes, white-collar offences, regulatory breaches, traffic violations, property-related offences, sexual crimes, cyber and harassment offences under POHA, youth crimes, and drug-related charges.
Whatever the nature or complexity of your case, our team is committed to securing the best possible outcome for you.
How Our Criminal Defence Lawyers Represent You
- Reviewing the details of the charges filed against the client.
- Evaluating the strength of the evidence presented by the prosecution.
- Advising the client on their rights and legal options.
- Explaining potential outcomes and penalties associated with the charges, and best course of action based on individual factual matrix.
- Gathering evidence to support the client's defence.
- Interviewing witnesses and collecting relevant documents.
- Presenting legal arguments and challenging evidence in favor of the client.
- Building a strong defense strategy, including identifying legal precedents and case laws relevant to the charges.
- Preparing the client and any witnesses for testimony.
- Advocating for client during trial.
- Engaging in plea bargaining with the prosecution, if applicable.
- Pursuing reduced charges or sentencing options to benefit the client.
Our criminal defence lawyers can help if you:
Are under police investigation and required to attend a formal interview with police
Have been charged by the police and have to attend court
Have been served with a Private Summons Prosecutions / Magistrate’s Complaint
Want to initiate a Private Summons Prosecutions / Magistrate’s Complaint
Want to initiate an application for Prevention of the Harassment Act (POHA)
Affordable Flat Fee Arrangements and Flexible Payment Options.
We offer a Flat Fee rate for each stage of your case. In this agreement, a single fixed price is paid up to a particular stage of the case.
During your consultation, criminal lawyers at Gloria James-Civetta & Co will work with you to review the flat fee and payment options available to you.
This type of agreement limits the amount of financial exposure you will have for your case, particularly in a plead-guilty case when charged in Court.
Criminal Law Process in Singapore — Explained.
Our Singapore Criminal Lawyer Blog covers the whole of the Criminal Law Procedure in Singapore, from being arrested and charged in court, through to the final verdict. This valuable information will enable you to better understand the Singapore Criminal Law System.
You can rely on our experienced criminal lawyers to guide you through every step of your case, with clear legal advice and dedicated courtroom representation.
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Cost of Hiring a Criminal Defence Lawyer
The honest answer is, “it depends.”
The cost of engaging a criminal lawyer in Singapore depends on the nature and severity of the charges, as well as the lawyer’s experience. Our team can arrange an initial consultation to discuss your case and provide a clear outline of the potential legal fees involved.