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. He graduated from Peking University Law School and was admitted to the Guangxi Bar in 2017. 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. Attorney Ma has developed a practice focused on early intervention during this critical window.

Pre-Arrest Intervention and Bail Advocacy

When a client learns they are under investigation, every hour matters. 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. 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. Under this program, adults convicted of minor offenses with sentences of three years or less may apply to have their records sealed. Attorney Ma advises clients on eligibility, compiles application materials, and submits applications to relevant courts and public security bureaus.

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.

Notable Case Results

• 🛡️ Secured pre-trial release for a first-time offender charged with minor fraud, resulting in a suspended sentence.
• 🛡️ 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.

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.

Criminal Defense Matter Control — Jun Ma

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.

I treat bilingual consistency as a risk control: chops, authority documents, and English summaries must tell the same commercial story.

Foreign individuals and companies typically need three workstreams in parallel: factual chronology, authority paperwork, and remedy selection. I keep those streams visible in status notes so headquarters can decide without re-reading the entire file. Where local counterparties rely on relationship pressure, I re-anchor discussions to contract text, statutory rights, and verifiable performance records. Fee arrangements, conflict checks, and confidentiality boundaries are confirmed before substantive drafting or filings begin. After key milestones I deliver a short handover: decisions made, open conditions, filing receipts, and calendar items for renewals or enforcement. 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 Ma

I 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.

Foreign individuals and companies typically need three workstreams in parallel: factual chronology, authority paperwork, and remedy selection. I keep those streams visible in status notes so headquarters can decide without re-reading the entire file. Where local counterparties rely on relationship pressure, I re-anchor discussions to contract text, statutory rights, and verifiable performance records. Fee arrangements, conflict checks, and confidentiality boundaries are confirmed before substantive drafting or filings begin. After key milestones I deliver a short handover: decisions made, open conditions, filing receipts, and calendar items for renewals or enforcement. 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

Execution Standards 1

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.

I treat bilingual consistency as a risk control: chops, authority documents, and English summaries must tell the same commercial story.

Foreign individuals and companies typically need three workstreams in parallel: factual chronology, authority paperwork, and remedy selection. I keep those streams visible in status notes so headquarters can decide without re-reading the entire file. Where local counterparties rely on relationship pressure, I re-anchor discussions to contract text, statutory rights, and verifiable performance records. Fee arrangements, conflict checks, and confidentiality boundaries are confirmed before substantive drafting or filings begin. After key milestones I deliver a short handover: decisions made, open conditions, filing receipts, and calendar items for renewals or enforcement. 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