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Gloria James-Civetta & Co, Criminal Representation Lawyers.
Our Principal lawyer, Gloria James, has 24 years of extensive Courtroom experience, representing both local and expat clients in blue and white collar crimes in Singapore. Gloria and her team take pride in making sure you receive the highest level of Criminal Law Representation.
At GJC Law, our Criminal lawyers believe in representation at the most immediate opportunity and stress the importance of putting your case forward even if it’s at the initial stage of investigation.
Our approach produces results, with clients either having their charges dropped, a stern warning administered, a conditional warning being given or having the matter compounded altogether.
The GJC law team includes legal practitioners with a large team of paralegals & support staff. We also consult with numerous professionals for the benefit of our clients.
Our team is available 24/7 for emergencies.
Our Criminal 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 Agreements 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 free 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.
At GJC Law, 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 our goals.
You can count on our criminal lawyers to help and guide you through your legal matter by offering a clear explanation of the law and receiving dedicated representation throughout the courtroom process.
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Mitigation Plea – How does this help?
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January 5, 2022
Protection from Harassment Act “POHA” – Protecting yourself against Unwanted Harassment
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Crime and (Unconventional) Punishment: A Look into Reformative Training
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Practical Guide on Harassment in Singapore
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The Process of Making a Bail Bond in Singapore
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Is there a Case for Legalization of Part-time Work for Foreign Domestic Workers?
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Killer Litter in Singapore
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What is the Criminal Process in Singapore?
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How to Find a Good Criminal Lawyer in Singapore?
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September 4, 2020
Crime and Punishment in Singapore : The Expatriate Perspective
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The Rise of Illegal Gambling in Singapore
Recently in the news, we have been observing a quiet increase in people being caught for illegal betting and gambling... read more →
July 31, 2020Costs of Hiring a Criminal defence Lawyer
The honest answer is, “it depends.”
The cost for hiring a criminal lawyer to represent you is based on the nature, severity of the charges and the lawyer`s experience in criminal law. Our criminal lawyers are able to offer you a complimentary consultation to discuss the specific circumstances of your case and what our legal fee ranges will be.
Competitive Capped Fees
Our dedicated criminal lawyers are able to offer you competitive pricing according to your needs.
When you choose to engage our firm, all you have to pay at the outset is a holding deposit to commence your legal retainer with the criminal lawyer of your choice. Thereafter, bills will be managed according to the legal work required to be done for you. We do not ask for full upfront payment.
The benefit of capped fees (for non-contentious cases, eg.‘plead guilty’ cases) is that you as our client can rest assured, at the outset, of an estimate of the legal costs to best advance your case. Any additional disbursements would be outlined in your warrant to act.
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