When facing police summons, arrest, or court charges, every minute counts. At Wangui Kuria & Co. Advocates, we serve as your immediate frontline legal defense, upholding your constitutional rights under Article 49 of the Constitution of Kenya from the moment of police contact through full court proceedings. We combine compassionate personal guidance with assertive trial defense to safeguard your liberty and protect your reputation.
Navigating the criminal justice system under the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75), Penal Code (Cap 63), and Evidence Act requires decisive early intervention. We represent individuals, executives, and corporate entities across all stages of criminal proceedings:
Emergency Police Station Representation & 24/7 Bail Assistance:
Intervening directly at police stations across Nairobi, Kiambu, and nationwide to prevent unlawful detention, safeguard your right to silence, and secure police cash bail or station bonds.
Filing urgent court applications for bail and constitutional bond reviews under Article 49(1)(h) to secure pre-trial release.
White-Collar & Economic Crimes Defense:
Defending business leaders, corporate officers, and public officials against allegations of fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, cybercrime, and embezzlement before the Milimani Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division.
Navigating complex regulatory investigations conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Trial Advocacy & Plea Bargaining:
Providing robust trial representation across Magistrates' Courts and the High Court for general offenses, commercial crimes, traffic matters, and serious felony charges.
Negotiating structured plea bargains with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to mitigate exposure, reduce charges, or avoid custodial sentences where appropriate.
Constitutional Petitions, Appeals & Watching Briefs:
Filing constitutional applications in the High Court to challenge fundamental rights violations, illegal searches, or malicious prosecutions.
Acting on "Watching Briefs" on behalf of victims and complainants to ensure private interests are protected throughout state prosecutions.
Handling post-conviction appeals, sentence reviews, and revisionary applications in the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Rapid Emergency Response: Criminal matters unfold rapidly. We act swiftly during arrests, interrogations, and custodial bookings to shield you from coercion or self-incrimination.
Deep Constitutional & Trial Expertise: Led by seasoned litigators, we scrutinize procedural irregularities, challenge weak prosecution evidence, and aggressively defend your constitutional rights.
Confidential & Human-Centered Defense: We treat you and your family with discretion, empathy, and respect, keeping you fully informed as we build your defense strategy.
Strategic Local Footprint: Based at BushGate Towers in Ruiru, we provide swift legal coverage to police stations and court divisions across Kiambu County, Nairobi City, and regional judicial circuits.
Under Police Investigation or Facing Urgent Criminal Charges? Do not make statements or attend police interrogations without legal counsel present. Reach out immediately to safeguard your freedom.