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Criminal Defence Services

Help at every stage of a criminal case in Dubai and the UAE, from the first call to the final hearing.

Advocate Amal Khamis
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By stage of case

Where is your case now?

Our services follow the path a criminal case takes. Pick the stage you are at, or call and we will help you identify it.

1. PoliceComplaint, summons, questioning, arrest
2. ProsecutionInvestigation, detention or bail, referral
3. CourtHearings, evidence, judgment
4. AppealAppeal and cassation, where available

Emergency response

Arrests, summons and urgent questioning. Call or message us at any hour, day or night.

Police stage

Advice before questioning, review of the complaint and help with statements.

Prosecution stage

Representation during the prosecution investigation, including detention and bail.

Court stage

Defence before the UAE criminal courts, where our lawyers have rights of audience.

Appeals

Reviewing a judgment and advising on appeal and cassation where available.

Related matters

Where a criminal case overlaps with corporate, family or other disputes, we deal with the connected issues together.

What to have ready when you call

  • Your full name and a way to reach you.
  • What has happened and when.
  • Any summons, case number or reference you have been given.
  • Which police station or prosecution office is involved.
  • Passport and residence details, if you are not a UAE national.

Do not delay a call because you do not have everything. Tell us what you know.

If you or someone close to you is under investigation, speak to us early.

Call or message us at any hour. Tell us what has happened and where the case is. We will explain the next step.