When do you need an arrest defence lawyer?
When you or someone close to you has been arrested, or when an arrest is expected.
From the arrest, the law sets short periods for presentation to the prosecution, so speed matters.
What do we do after an arrest?
We locate the person, attend the station, check the grounds of arrest, advise on what to say and begin preparing for release.
We also contact the family and keep them informed of what is happening.
What should the family do?
Call us, gather the person's documents and avoid contacting the complainant.
Do not try to settle without advice, because payment can complicate the case.
What should I do first?
Find out where the person is held
Station name and, if known, the officer in charge.
Send us their identity papers
A photo of passport or ID is enough to start.
Do not pay or promise anything
Wait for advice before any settlement.
Note the time of arrest
The detention periods are counted from it.
Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the person?
We seek access as their lawyer. Family visits depend on the authority.
What happens after the first 48 hours?
The person should be brought before the prosecution. We prepare for that stage from the start.
Related guides
Arrest, Detention & Bail overview
The main points, the process and your first steps.
Read the overviewArrest
When a judicial police officer can arrest, how ordinary citizens can hand someone over, and what must happen next.
Read the guideRights After Arrest
What the law says must happen after an arrest: being told the charge, the right to remain silent, access to a lawyer, an interpreter and the time limits for seeing the prosecution.
Read the guidePre-Trial Detention
How long the Public Prosecution and the court can hold someone before trial, how extensions work and how to challenge them.
Read the guideSources
This page describes how we act in this type of case. It does not restate the law: the linked guides set out the statutory position and cite the official English text on the UAE Legislation portal, uaelegislation.gov.ae. The Arabic text prevails over translations.
This page is general information, not legal advice.