Jun Ma is a criminal defense and investigations lawyer based in Yulin, Guangxi, with 9 years of experience representing clients throughout all stages of the Chinese criminal process. Attorney Ma has developed a practice focused on early intervention during this critical window. Attorney Ma provides immediate counsel on evidence preservation, coordinates voluntary surrender where strategically advantageous, prepares clients for police interviews, and prepares comprehensive bail applications with supporting evidence. Attorney Ma advises clients on eligibility, compiles application materials, and submits applications to relevant courts and public security bureaus.

Practice Focus

Practice Focus Attorney Ma has handled over 180 criminal cases in Guangxi's courts, with a particular focus on pre-arrest intervention, bail and pre-trial release advocacy, minor offense defense, and criminal record sealing applications under China's expanding pilot programs. The Critical Pre-Trial Stage In the Chinese criminal justice system, the period between a suspect's first contact with law enforcement and formal charges is often the most consequential phase. Decisions made during this period frequently determine the ultimate outcome of the case. Under the 2018 amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law, defense lawyers have expanded rights during the investigation stage. Minor Offense Defense and Record Sealing China's 2025-2026 expansion of the minor criminal record sealing pilot program to 15 cities represents a major policy development. Notable Case Results 🛡️ Secured pre-trial release for a first-time offender charged with minor fraud, resulting in a suspended sentence. In the Chinese criminal justice system, the quality of legal representation at the earliest stage determines the final outcome. I approach every case with the urgency and attention it deserves. Where local counterparties rely on relationship pressure, I re-anchor discussions to contract text, statutory rights, and verifiable performance records. He graduated from Peking University Law School and was admitted to the Guangxi Bar in 2017. Under this program, adults convicted of minor offenses with sentences of three years or less may apply to have their records sealed.

Criminal defense in China involves understanding criminal procedure, suspect rights, bail applications, and trial strategy. Jun Ma represents clients in criminal investigations, pre-trial proceedings, and court hearings, ensuring procedural rights are protected throughout.

Working Method

Working Method I treat bilingual consistency as a risk control: chops, authority documents, and English summaries must tell the same commercial story. I keep those streams visible in status notes so headquarters can decide without re-reading the entire file.

• ⚖️ Written scope and remedy map agreed before substantive work begins
• 📜 Bilingual document control with translation and verification plan
• 🛡️ Deadline and limitation tracking with clear escalation triggers
• 💼 Settlement and enforcement options evaluated in parallel

Client Considerations

Client Considerations Pre-Arrest Intervention and Bail Advocacy When a client learns they are under investigation, every hour matters. Defense in Criminal Proceedings Attorney Ma represents clients at all stages of formal criminal proceedings, from investigations through trial and sentencing, including charge negotiations, bail advocacy, plea evaluation under the system, and sentencing mitigation. 🛡️ Obtained non-prosecution from the procuratorate for a client charged with minor theft. 🛡️ Represented a client in a minor injury case, obtaining a suspended sentence through the process. 🛡️ Successfully completed record sealing applications for three clients under the 2026 pilot expansion. Criminal Defense Matter Control — Jun MaI document scope, assumptions, and decision rights at engagement start so foreign clients know what will be filed, who must approve, and when silence becomes a missed deadline. Foreign individuals and companies typically need three workstreams in parallel: factual chronology, authority paperwork, and remedy selection. This operating rhythm reduces repeat disputes and keeps institutional knowledge with the client rather than trapped in chat history. ⚖️ Written scope and remedy map📜 Bilingual document control🛡️ Deadline and limitation tracking💼 Enforcement and settlement options in parallel Cross-Border Coordination for Jun MaI plan enforcement first—assets, licenses, receivables, and interim measures—so strategy is not limited to winning on paper. I document scope, assumptions, and decision rights at engagement start so foreign clients know what will be filed, who must approve, and when silence becomes a missed deadline. ⚖️ Written scope and remedy map📜 Bilingual document control🛡️ Deadline and limitation tracking💼 Enforcement and settlement options in parallel Execution Standards 1I document scope, assumptions, and decision rights at engagement start so foreign clients know what will be filed, who must approve, and when silence becomes a missed deadline.

Foreign nationals facing criminal investigation in China should exercise their right to legal counsel promptly, avoid making statements without an attorney present, and ensure consular notification procedures are followed.

Local Practice in Yulin

Jun Ma practices in Yulin, Yulin. Local administrative practice in Guangxi can affect filing logistics even when national statutes are uniform. Jun Ma monitors implementation details relevant to Criminal Investigations matters and coordinates with notaries, translators, and technical experts when required. File management emphasizes version control for bilingual drafts and hearing calendars. Clients receive periodic status updates with deadlines and decision points requiring business instructions.

Professional Standards

After key milestones I deliver a short handover: decisions made, open conditions, filing receipts, and calendar items for renewals or enforcement. Professional Standards Fee arrangements, conflict checks, and confidentiality boundaries are confirmed before substantive drafting or filings begin.

Jun Ma does not promise case outcomes. The commitment is disciplined process, candid risk assessment, and advocacy within PRC law and professional rules. Fee arrangements and confidentiality boundaries are confirmed before substantive drafting. Clients receive periodic status updates with deadlines and decision points requiring business instructions.