What does this area cover?
It covers criminal matters involving expats, tourists and people outside the UAE, including the effect on residence and travel.
The same criminal law applies to everyone, but the practical risks differ.
How do you choose the right service?
Choose by your status: resident, visitor, or abroad.
If your residence is at risk, the visa service applies as well.
What should I do first?
Tell us your status
Resident, visitor or abroad.
Give us your visa details
Type, sponsor and expiry.
Do not leave unadvised
Leaving may not end the case.
Call us in your language
We work with several languages.
Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does the case end if I leave the UAE?
No. It may continue, and a warrant may follow you. We advise before you leave.
Can my employer be involved?
It can, depending on the facts. We advise on how to handle it.
Guides in this section
Expat Criminal Defence Lawyer
Defence for residents who are not UAE nationals, with attention to work, visa and family.
Read the guideTourist Criminal Defence Lawyer
Help for visitors who have been arrested or accused during a stay in the UAE.
Read the guideResidence Visa Criminal Case Lawyer
Protecting your residence while a criminal case is open, and dealing with visa-related offences.
Read the guideOverseas Criminal Case Representation
Acting for people who are outside the UAE but face a criminal case in the UAE.
Read the guideRelated guides
Sources
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.