Who needs a criminal complaint lawyer?
A person who has been wronged and wants to report it, or a person who has been named in a complaint.
The two positions need different advice, so we ask which one you are in at the start.
What do we do for a complainant?
We help you set out the facts, identify the offence and present the complaint with the evidence, and we follow it through the police and prosecution.
We advise on withdrawal and on what follows if you change your mind.
What do we do for the person complained about?
We obtain the complaint, review the allegation and prepare your response and attendance.
Where the complaint appears false or exaggerated, we advise on the options available.
What should I do first?
Write down what happened
Dates, places and people, in order.
Keep the evidence
Messages, receipts, images and documents.
Decide your aim
Prosecution, settlement or both.
Speak to us before you file
A badly framed complaint can weaken the case.
Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.
Frequently asked questions
Can a complaint be withdrawn?
In some cases it can. Whether it ends the case depends on the offence. We explain it at the start.
What if a complaint against me is false?
Tell us at once. We advise on responding to it and on what protections the law gives you.
Related guides
Criminal Defence & Representation overview
The main points, the process and your first steps.
Read the overviewFile a Complaint
Where a criminal complaint is filed, who may file it, what it should say and the three-month deadline for some offences.
Read the guideComplaint Withdrawal
When a complainant's withdrawal ends a criminal case and when it does not, and the deadline for filing a complaint.
Read the guideFalse Complaint
What the law says about knowingly false reports, the penalties and how a falsely accused person can claim compensation.
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.