5 Best Criminal Defence Lawyers in Singapore

Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Singapore
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Singapore

If you or your organisation have been accused or charged with a crime in Singapore, you’ll have the chance to fight for your innocence as per the law. These 5 best criminal defence lawyers in Singapore [2025 guide] can help you fight your case and ensure that your rights are respected. 

Sir William, an English Barrister, coined the phrase ‘innocent until proven guilty.’ And that phrase is still very much applicable to this day. No one is guilty until their crime has been proven. And that’s where defense lawyers come in, as they make the case for your absolution. 

If you’re facing criminal prosecution, a good criminal defence lawyer is your best bet. They can help you navigate the often complex and confusing legal journey of fighting the charges or reducing the punishment. 

The law firms in this list and the lawyers behind them have years of experience in criminal defence, helping clients reduce or overturn sentences and prove their innocence. They can represent your interests in court and deal with proceedings according to the circumstances and your needs. Having worked in Singapore and the region, these lawyers have successful cases and awards under their belt. 

When working with a criminal defence lawyer, it’s important to discuss the facts of your case in detail and discuss the desired outcomes in advance. An initial consultation, which may be free or paid, is necessary to finalise a representative that represents your interests.

1. PD Legal LLC

PD Legal LLC
PD Legal LLC
Image: PD Legal LLC
  • Experience
    >25 years
  • Address
    1 Coleman Street #08-02 The Adelphi, Singapore 179803
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 09:00 - 17:00
    Sat 8:30 - 12:00
    Sun Closed
  • Website
  • Email
    enquiry@pdlegal.com.sg

PD Legal LLC is a highly seasoned law firm founded by Peter Doraisamy that specialises in a wide range of laws and litigation, including criminal defense. It’s an award-winning firm that offers representation at all stages of defense. It has been featured as one of the top law firms in Singapore in a leading publication in the country.

SERVICES:

  • White-collar crime defence (Cheating, forgery, money laundering, tax evasion, etc.)
  • Sexual or violent offence 
  • Drug-related offence

LAWYERS:

  • Peter Doraisamy – Managing Partner
  • Gerard Quek – Deputy Managing Partner 
  • Nazim Khan – Senior Partner
  • Andrew Lee Weiming – Partner
  • Mato Kotwani – Partner
  • Paul Papon Choraenpao – Partner
  • Ling Wei Hong – Partner
  • Lakshman Shankar – Partner, Head – India Desk
  • Yzabel Dumaguing – Counsel
  • Sathya Narayanan – Counsel
  • Glenn Chua – Counsel
  • Pranan Kamnani – Associate
  • Pumpumm Chomchai – Associate

2. Kalidass Law Corporation

Kalidass Law Corporation
Kalidass Law Corporation
Image: Kalidass Law Corporation
  • Experience
    >24 years
  • Address
    160 Robinson Road, SBF Center #23-06, Singapore 068914
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 09:00 - 18:00
    Sat 12:00 - 18:00
    Sun Closed
  • Website
  • Email
    dass@daslaw.com.sg

Kalidass Law Corporation specialises in criminal defense, led by Kalidass Murugaiyan, who serves as lead counsel on the LASCO (Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences) panel of the Supreme Court of Singapore. He has also been a prosecutor for the Attorney General’s Chambers for a decade. He and his team of paralegals and assistants provide comprehensive criminal defense services.

LAWYERS:

  • Kalidass Murugaiyan – Lead Advocate
  • Paul Cheong – Of Counsel
  • Rai Satish – Associate
  • Prakash Otharam – Associate

3. Yuen Law LLC

Yuen Law LLC
Yuen Law LLC
Image: Yuen Law LLC
  • Experience
    >10 years
  • Address
    50 South Bridge Road #02-00 / #03-00 / #04-00, Singapore 058682
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 09:00 - 18:00
    Sat & Sun Closed
  • Website
  • Email
    inquiry@yuenlaw.com.sg

Yuen Law LLC is a law firm in Singapore that offers legal counsel in various capacities, including criminal defense. Each legal service category has a dedicated team of lawyers specializing in that area. They represent both individuals and organisations.

SERVICES:

  • Criminal trial and defence for white-collar crimes, sexual offences, theft/robbery, drug offences, traffic offences, murder, or rioting
  • Mitigation pleas

LAWYERS:

  • Amos Cai – Director
  • Denise Teo – Director
  • Lim Yun Heng – Associate Director
  • Kieran Pillai – Associate
  • Jolene Song – Junior Associate

4. Ray Louis Law Corporation

Ray Louis Law Corporation
Ray Louis Law Corporation
Image: Ray Louis Law Corporation
  • Experience
    >10 years
  • Address
    133 New Bridge Road, #16-08, Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 09:00 - 18:00
    Sat & Sun Closed
  • Website
  • Email
    ray@raylouis.com.sg

The Ray Louis Law Corporation is headed by Raphael Louis aka Ray Louis, a reputable litigation and mediation expert with experience in State Court, High Court, and Appeals Court. He’s a primary justice lawyer with the Community Justice Centre. At Ray Louis Law Corporation, lawyers specialise in several practice areas, including criminal defence, personal injury, and family law.

SERVICES:

Defence services for the following:

  • Breach of trust, forgery, cheating, and other white-collar crimes
  • Murder
  • Outrage of modesty
  • Traffic accident/violation

LAWYERS:

  • Raphael Louis – Managing Director
  • Sing Hua – Legal Executive

5. Exodus Law Corporation

Exodus Law Corporation
Exodus Law Corporation
Image: Exodus Law Corporation
  • Experience
    >20 years
  • Address
    53 Chin Swee Road #03-21, Singapore 160053
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 09:00 - 18:00
    Sat 09:30 - 12:45
    Sun Closed
  • Website
  • Email
    general@exoduslawcorp.com

Exodus Law Corporation is a legal services provider in Singapore with a presence in neighboring Malaysia as well. It offers a wide range of services, including but not limited to adoption, probate, divorce, and criminal litigation. The lawyers at Exodus are also involved with LASCO (Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences) and CLAS (Criminal Legal Assistance Scheme).

SERVICES:

Exodus Law Corporation represents clients for defense in:

  • Murder (attempted)
  • Robbery
  • Drug trafficking
  • Drug consumption
  • Outrage of modesty
  • Theft
  • Representations
  • Mitigation plea

LAWYERS:

  • Daniel Atticus Xu – Director
  • Wong Lock Heng – Director
Written by Darren Ng
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