Confidential advice and representation from a criminal lawyer for investigations, arrest, remand, charges, trials and appeals across Shah Alam, Seremban and Kuala Lumpur.
If you or someone close to you is being investigated, arrested, charged or required to attend court, early legal advice can help you understand the process and your available options. Every matter is assessed on its facts, subject to conflict checks, availability and formal instructions.
Registered with the Malaysian Bar | Nilai headquarters and Kuantan branch | Confidential consultation
Find the right local starting point for Shah Alam, Seremban or Kuala Lumpur criminal-law enquiries.
Shah Alam is the Selangor court-seat focus. The Shah Alam page explains the court complex at Persiaran Pegawai, Section 5, the local matter-intake questions and the firm’s published Shah Alam case references.
Criminal Lawyer Shah Alam →Seremban is the firm’s strongest physical local anchor because the registered headquarters is in Nilai, within Seremban District. That page connects the NAP fact to the official Seremban Court Complex in Seremban 2 without assuming every matter has the same venue.
Criminal Lawyer Seremban →Kuala Lumpur is the federal-capital and appellate focus. That page explains the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (Jalan Duta), relevant enquiry stages and the firm’s published KL case material. NFALAW does not claim a physical KL office.
Criminal Lawyer Kuala Lumpur →NFALAW also accepts criminal-law enquiries from other states where the firm can properly act. The offices are in Nilai and Kuantan; consultations and representation remain subject to conflict checks, availability, court requirements and formal instructions.
A Malaysian criminal defense practice with prosecution, litigation and court experience.
NFALAW identifies itself as registered with the Malaysian Bar under registration number 000020009282 and Section 85(1) of the Legal Profession Act 1976.
Founder Norman bin Mohd Nasir is described as an Advocate & Solicitor with 19 years of legal experience, including service as a Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Attorney General’s Chambers. Partner Fahmi Bin Adilah is described as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya with more than 13 years of civil, commercial and criminal litigation experience.
Criminal cases are shaped by evidence, procedure, documents, deadlines and court strategy. The firm’s preparation-led approach is to understand the facts first, assess the immediate decision points, explain what information is needed and only then discuss the scope of any formal instruction.
In Malaysian search language, a criminal defense lawyer may also be described as a peguam jenayah. Both terms describe the same service offered by this firm.
Read the full Norman Mohd Nasir profile and Fahmi Adilah profile, or learn more about NFALAW.
Six dedicated practice-area pages for serious criminal matters, grouped under the Practice Areas hub. What the firm can do depends on the procedural stage, the allegation, the authority involved and the available evidence.
Serious drug allegations under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 may turn on the charge, quantity, search, seizure, chain of custody and other evidence. Early review is important, but the current legal position and scope of instruction must be confirmed.
Read the Section 39B pageIf the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has contacted an individual, director, employee or organisation, the first step is to understand the notice, statement request, documents, deadline and procedural stage before responding.
Read the MACC & Corruption pageWhere a matter involves bank records, asset freezing, forfeiture or charges under AMLATFPUAA 2001, the defense review should map the transaction history, the alleged underlying conduct and the order or charge being challenged.
Read the AMLA & Money Laundering pageSecurity-related allegations can involve different detention and court issues from ordinary criminal matters. Contact should be made promptly, with no sensitive documents sent until the firm confirms a secure channel.
Read the SOSMA & Security Offences pageCriminal breach of trust, cheating, corporate fraud, cyber or financial evidence and regulatory exposure may overlap with civil or commercial disputes.
Read the White-Collar & Financial Crime pageAllegations under Penal Code provisions require discreet, evidence-focused handling for investigation advice, trial work or appeals where the firm accepts the engagement. No client identity or outcome is implied.
Read the Sexual Offences pageWhat to expect when you contact NFALAW about a criminal-law matter. This process is designed to create clarity; it does not guarantee acceptance, availability or an outcome.
Tell the firm the safest way to reply and whether there is an arrest, detention, interview, charge, hearing or urgent deadline.
Next, share only the essential facts: the authority or court, the general allegation and the current procedural stage.
Do not send sensitive documents until a secure communication channel is confirmed.
NFALAW can then check conflicts, clarify the enquiry and identify the questions requiring legal review.
If the firm can act and formal instructions are accepted, the lawyer explains the agreed scope, next step, documents and material deadlines.
Clients need clarity under pressure. NFALAW’s preparation-led approach focuses on clear communication, disciplined case management and reviewable information, without turning experience, case references or credentials into an outcome promise.
We prepare the facts, documents and legal issues before deciding the next step. The objective is clear communication and disciplined case management, not a promise of a particular result.
NFALAW identifies Norman bin Mohd Nasir as Founder and Fahmi Bin Adilah as Partner, both described as Advocates and Solicitors. Their biographies and current qualifications are kept under review.
The site provides selected media links and reported judgments for reference. We present these materials with context and confidentiality limits; they are not testimonials or guarantees.
The page provides phone, WhatsApp, email and Nilai/Kuantan office details. Use the channel that is safest for you, and tell us if there is an urgent date.
Meet NFALAW’s named lawyers, their roles, experience and routes to a confidential enquiry. Titles, admissions, qualifications and practice statements are kept current and verified.
Criminal lawyer and NFALAW Founder with 19 years’ practice, including former Deputy Public Prosecutor experience.
Meet NormanNorman bin Mohd Nasir is described by NFALAW as a Malaysian litigation lawyer with 19 years of legal experience, combining Attorney General’s Chambers prosecution experience with private-sector advisory and dispute-resolution work. His stated areas include MACC matters, money laundering and financial-crime exposure, commercial and white-collar investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement.
He is regularly engaged in complex, high-value matters involving regulatory exposure, commercial disputes, and enforcement risks, particularly within the oil & gas and energy sector.
His dual experience provides a strategic advantage in managing legal risk, regulatory scrutiny, and dispute scenarios faced by operators, contractors, and service providers in the industry.
Norman is particularly well-positioned to advise on high-risk regulatory environments, including:
His background as a Deputy Public Prosecutor enables him to anticipate investigative strategies, evidentiary thresholds, and enforcement priorities, allowing clients to act proactively rather than reactively.
Criminal lawyer with more than 13 years’ experience across civil, commercial and criminal litigation.
Meet FahmiFahmi Bin Adilah is described by NFALAW as a Partner of Norman Fahmi & Associates and an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya with more than 13 years of experience in legal practice, including criminal litigation and related dispute work.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.) from Universiti Malaya, and subsequently obtained a Diploma Lanjutan Syariah dan Amalan (DLSA) from Universiti Teknologi MARA. In 2023, he further obtained his Master of Laws (LL.M) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
He was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in May 2012 after completing his pupillage at Messrs Hafarizam Wan & Aisha Mubarak.
Following his admission to the Bar, he was retained by the same firm before progressing to serve as Partner in other established legal practices, gaining extensive experience in contentious and advisory matters. He is presently a founding Partner of Norman Fahmi & Associates.
Throughout his years in practice, Fahmi has advised and represented individuals, corporations, and financial institutions in a broad range of disputes, with particular emphasis on civil and commercial litigation, insolvency, debt recovery, and complex contentious matters. He is known for his strategic and pragmatic approach in dispute resolution, with a strong focus on achieving commercially effective outcomes for clients.
Selected news reports covering matters handled by our lawyers across Malaysia's leading publications.
A selection of reported judgments and matters our lawyers have handled across the Malaysian High Courts and Court of Appeal — spanning criminal defense, civil litigation and commercial disputes.
High Court Malaya, Shah Alam
Trafficking of 267.9g Amphetamine under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, alongside possession charges under Section 12(2).
High Court Malaya, Shah Alam
Prosecution appeal against acquittal on charges under s.420 Penal Code and s.4(1)(a) of the AMLATFPUAA 2001.
High Court Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Appeal against conviction and sentence for using criminal force with intent to outrage modesty.
Court of Appeal, Putrajaya
Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in a drug trafficking matter under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 — counsel: Norman Mohd Nasir together with Fahmi Adilah.
Court of Appeal Malaysia
Court of Appeal decision on criminal appeal from the High Court of Malaya at Shah Alam.
High Court Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
High Court appeal decision concerning conviction under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code.
Court of Appeal, Putrajaya
Landmark defamation appeals involving mainstream media publications concerning the Chief Minister of Penang.
High Court Malaya, Johor Bahru
High Court criminal trial before Collin Sequerah J concerning dangerous drugs offences.
High Court Malaya, Shah Alam
Tort of malicious prosecution and termination of contract by conduct — police report and return of paintings.
High Court Malaya, Seremban
High Court appeal concerning charges under s.302 (murder) and s.326 of the Penal Code.
High Court Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Trafficking of 3,304.6g cocaine under s.39B(1)(a) DDA 1952 — presumptions under s.37(d) and 37(da) and the doctrine of wilful blindness.
High Court Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Criminal trial on drug trafficking charges heard before the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur.
High Court Malaya, Shah Alam
Land reference under the Land Acquisition Act 1960 — counsel included Fahmi Adilah for the applicant.
High Court Malaya, Shah Alam
Election petitions before Zaleha Yusof J concerning the validity of election results under the Election Act 1958.
High Court Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (Civil Division)
Civil suit concerning membership and internal governance of a major political party.
Judgments are published for reference. All matters were conducted with strict professional confidentiality.
Every matter entrusted to us is handled with:
We are committed to seeing every case through with focus, discipline, and determination.
To provide powerful, reliable, and effective legal representation that protects our clients’ rights, interests, and future.
These answer-first responses are general information only. Every enquiry remains subject to conflict checks, availability and formal instructions.
A criminal defense lawyer explains the allegation and procedural stage, advises on the available legal steps, and may represent a client in communications, court proceedings, trials or appeals within the agreed scope. The right advice depends on the facts, evidence, jurisdiction and current law.
Contact a lawyer as soon as you know about an investigation, arrest, interview, charge, remand issue, court date or urgent deadline. Early contact allows the firm to check conflicts, understand the matter and explain what information is needed. It does not guarantee that the firm can accept the instruction.
NFALAW’s published materials refer to serious drug matters, including Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Contact the firm with the relevant facts and documents so the current scope, availability and next step can be confirmed.
The firm describes MACC, financial-crime, fraud, money-laundering and commercial or white-collar work. A lawyer must review the actual authority, allegations, documents and deadlines before giving matter-specific advice or confirming representation.
The current page lists a headquarters in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan and a branch in Kuantan, Pahang. Confirm the address, appointment availability and safest contact route with the firm before attending an office.
Use the phone, WhatsApp or email details shown in the contact section. In your first message, include your name, a safe callback route, the general stage of the matter and any urgent date. Do not send sensitive documents until the firm confirms the appropriate channel.
No. The page provides general information about the firm and its services. It is not legal advice and does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Matter-specific advice requires a lawyer to review the facts and formally accept instructions.
NFALAW accepts enquiries from across Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, where the firm can properly act. Every matter remains subject to conflict checks, availability, court requirements and formal instructions.
The current website lists a headquarters in Nilai and a branch in Kuantan. The firm may receive enquiries connected to Shah Alam and Kuala Lumpur where it can properly act, but the office location and appointment route should be confirmed before attending.
Contact NFALAW using the verified phone, WhatsApp or email details shown on the page. Every enquiry remains subject to conflict checks, availability and formal instructions; do not send sensitive documents until a secure channel is confirmed.
WhatsApp or call the firm using the verified contact details shown on this page. You may also enquire by email. Every enquiry is subject to conflict checks, availability and formal instructions.
The current page lists a headquarters in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan and a branch in Kuantan, Pahang. Confirm the address, appointment availability and safest contact route with the firm before attending an office.
General information notice: This website copy is for general information only. It is not legal advice, does not guarantee an outcome and does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
