First Consultation With a Criminal Lawyer in
Allahabad

What Information to Bring to the Consultation

• FIR number and the police station where the FIR was filed — even if you do not have the FIR copy yet
• The offence sections — what is written in the FIR (e.g., IPC 307, 498A, NDPS Section 20)
• Whether an arrest has already happened or is feared
• Names of the accused persons — particularly if multiple people are named
• The complainant relationship — domestic dispute, business dispute, stranger
• Any previous bail applications filed and their outcome
• Any court notices, summons, or Section 41A CrPC notices already received
• Any documents already in hand — FIR copy, arrest memo, remand order

What the Lawyer Will Assess in the First Consultation

• Offence classification — bailable or non-bailable, cognizable or non-cognizable
• Arrest risk — has an arrest warrant been issued? Is the person already in custody?
• Appropriate forum — district court bail first, or direct High Court? Section 437, 438, or 439?
• Quashability — is the FIR based on weak or fabricated allegations that courts may quash?
• Stage assessment — at what stage of the case are we? Pre-arrest, post-arrest, charge-framed, or trial?
• Immediate next step — file anticipatory bail today, or consult again with documents tomorrow?

Questions the Lawyer Will Ask You

• What is your relationship with the complainant? Is this a domestic, commercial, or land dispute?
• Were you present at the alleged incident?
• Do you have any documents, witnesses, or evidence supporting your position?
• Have you spoken to the police yet? Have you given any statement?
• Do you have a passport? Are there any travel restrictions on you?
• Are there co-accused persons? What is their status?
• Has there been any civil litigation between you and the complainant?

What You Should Expect to Leave the Consultation With

• A clear initial assessment of your legal position — strong, moderate, or difficult
• A specific recommended course of action — anticipatory bail, FIR quashing, district court bail, or other
• A document checklist — exactly what needs to be gathered before filing
• A fee estimate for the first stage of the matter
• A timeline — when will the application be filed, and when is the first hearing likely?
• A communication plan — how will you receive updates after each hearing?

Remote Consultation — Call or WhatsApp