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Criminal Defence
Defence of criminal charges — theft, fraud, assault, traffic, and all general criminal matters — in the magistrates' courts and the High Court.
Disputes & Resolution
Criminal Law & Defence
Vigorous criminal defence for individuals, directors, and corporates — from the charge to the High Court and Court of Appeal.
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- Acting for
- Individuals · Directors · Corporates
- Forums
- Magistrates · High Court · CoA
- Coverage
- All criminal matters
Overview
How we approach criminal law & defence.
Criminal defence is one of the most consequential practices a law firm can carry. Every person charged with a criminal offence is entitled to a competent, properly funded defence, and the firm takes that mandate seriously. We represent individuals, directors, and corporate entities across the full spectrum of criminal proceedings — from the first appearance in the magistrates' court through to trials in the High Court and appeals to the Court of Appeal.
The practice covers the full range — common criminal matters that come before courts daily, through to the more specialist work of economic crimes, corruption, cybercrime, and the white-collar offences that directors and corporate officers face with increasing frequency in Kenya. In all of it the approach is the same: a rigorous appraisal of the evidence, a vigorous defence where one exists, and candid, realistic advice to the client at every stage of the process.
Services
What we cover in criminal law & defence.
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Economic Crimes & Corruption
Defence of charges under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, the Proceeds of Crime Act, and related legislation before the ACECE Division and the High Court.
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White-Collar & Corporate Offences
Defence of directors, officers, and corporates facing fraud, money-laundering, tax-related criminal charges, and offences under the Companies Act.
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Bail Applications
Urgent bail applications at the police station and before the court, with the full written submissions the matter requires for release pending trial.
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Pre-Trial Advisory
Early-stage advice to the accused on the strength of the prosecution's case, the prospects at trial, and the strategic choices — including a guilty plea — that affect the ultimate outcome.
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Criminal Appeals
Appeals against conviction and sentence in the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including first appeals on facts and second appeals on law.
Approach
The way we run a criminal law & defence matter.
A four-step discipline applied to every brief, so the work is senior-led at the points where senior judgement matters, and moves predictably between them.
Instruction & Bail
Earliest possible instruction, bail application filed where the client is in custody, and the charge and prosecution materials reviewed immediately.
Evidence & Strategy
Prosecution evidence scrutinised, witnesses assessed, and a defence strategy agreed in writing with the client before the trial begins.
Trial Defence
Cross-examination of prosecution witnesses, defence evidence adduced, and final submissions delivered with senior involvement at each critical hearing.
Verdict & Appeal
Where the verdict is adverse, grounds of appeal assessed immediately and filed within the prescribed time — no delay that forfeits the right.
FAQs
Questions clients ask about criminal law & defence.
The ones we hear most often. For anything specific to your matter, a short call is usually the fastest way to an answer.
All firm FAQs →We are happy to discuss fees candidly at the first call. The firm does not allow cost to be a barrier to competent defence where the matter is genuine — we will agree a workable arrangement.
Yes, and urgency is the priority. If a client or a family member has been arrested, contact the firm immediately. We move quickly on bail applications both at the police station and before the court.
Yes. The firm has experience in economic-crimes defence — charges under ACECA, money laundering, and the corporate offences that directors and officers increasingly face — and we provide realistic early advice on the strength of the prosecution's case.
Yes — always. A lawyer's role is to ensure the process is fair, that any sentence is properly mitigated, and that you understand every option available to you. An admission or a plea should be an informed decision made with proper legal advice, not a default.
Related Practice Areas
Adjacent counsel from the firm.
Criminal Law & Defence Counsel
Speak with a partner about your criminal law & defence matter.
We will tell you, plainly, whether we are the right firm, and how we would propose to handle it. The first call is confidential and at no charge.