When the first 72 hours decide everything.
Bail, trial defence, and criminal appeals — handled quickly, quietly, and without promises the law cannot deliver.
The Work
Criminal matters move fast and punish delay. From the moment an FIR is registered — or before, when you sense one coming — the right steps in the first hours shape everything after: pre-arrest bail, preservation of evidence, and a defence strategy built on the actual record rather than panic.
We take a careful mix of white-collar defence and general criminal work: bail applications, trial representation in the sessions and magistrate courts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, quashing petitions, and appeals before the High Court. Every brief begins with a cold reading of the FIR and the law. If your matter is urgent, read our guide to the first 72 hours after an arrest — then call us.
What we handle
- Pre-arrest (BBA) and post-arrest bail applications
- Quashing of FIR under Section 561-A CrPC
- Trial defence in sessions and magistrate courts
- Cheque dishonour matters under Section 489-F PPC
- White-collar, FIA, and NAB-related matters
- Criminal appeals and revisions before the High Court
- Complaints and private prosecution for victims
- Record preservation and forensic instruction
Defence counsel for Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Bail practice is local practice. Our criminal team appears daily before the magistrates, sessions courts, and the Islamabad High Court, and understands how bail applications are actually heard in this jurisdiction — which arguments carry, what sureties are accepted, and how to move fast when a client is picked up on a Friday evening. Discretion is absolute: most of our best criminal work is work nobody ever hears about.
“Lords Committed to Adal”
- An honest first opinionbefore you spend a rupee on the matter.
- Milestone fees, in writingyou always know what each stage costs.
- Senior counsel on the fileevery pleading reviewed before it is filed.
- An update after every hearingyou never chase your own lawyer.
How an engagement runs
Tell us what happened
A short call, WhatsApp note, or meeting. We listen first, read your documents, and check limitation and forum before anything else.
A written opinion and plan
You receive an honest assessment of your position, the realistic options, and a stage-by-stage plan with a clear fee for each milestone.
Execution by the right specialist
The matter is led by counsel who work in this area daily, with senior review on every draft before it is filed or signed.
Updates until it is done
A short written update after every hearing or milestone, so decisions stay in your hands, on time, wherever you are.
Further reading
Common questions
What should I do immediately after an FIR is registered against me?
Do not make statements, do not negotiate directly with the complainant, and contact counsel at once. Depending on the offence, we move for pre-arrest bail immediately and secure the record. Days — sometimes hours — matter.
What is the difference between bailable and non-bailable offences?
In bailable offences bail is a right; in non-bailable offences it is at the court's discretion, argued on the record. Most serious matters are non-bailable, which is why the quality of the bail application and its timing matter so much.
Can an FIR be cancelled or quashed?
Yes, in appropriate cases — through the police's own cancellation process or a quashing petition under Section 561-A CrPC before the High Court, typically where the FIR discloses no offence or is an abuse of process. We assess this honestly before filing.
Do you handle cheque dishonour cases?
Yes, on both sides — complainants recovering payment under Section 489-F and accused persons defending against misuse of the provision in what are really civil disputes. Strategy differs sharply depending on which side of the cheque you are on.
Other practice areas
Civil Litigation
Property suits, contract disputes, recovery, and injunctions handled with careful pleading and steady follow through.
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Company formation under SECP, shareholder agreements, due diligence, and commercial advisory for founders and growing firms.
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Khula, divorce, custody, maintenance, and succession matters handled with discretion and respect for the people involved.
DetailsFacing an FIR or an arrest?
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