Criminal Defence Services
Help at every stage of a criminal case in Dubai and the UAE, from the first call to the final hearing.
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.
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.
By type of matter
The services we provide
Each service has its own page explaining when you need it, what we do and how we work.
Criminal Defence & Representation
Defence at each stage of a UAE criminal case: the investigation, the prosecution, the trial and the efforts to end a case early.
7 servicesArrest, Detention & Bail
Urgent help when someone is arrested, held or refused bail: the first hours, the detention periods and the route to release.
8 servicesCriminal Courts & Appeals
Representation before the UAE criminal courts and the routes of challenge once a judgment has been given.
6 servicesTravel Bans, Deportation & Airport Cases
Help when you cannot leave, are stopped at an airport or face removal from the UAE after a criminal case.
6 servicesExpat & Tourist Criminal Cases
Defence for residents, visitors and people abroad, with attention to visas, travel and communication across borders.
4 servicesFinancial Crimes
Defence in fraud, financial and white-collar cases, from the first complaint to the court.
7 servicesDrug Offences
Defence in possession, trafficking, smuggling and prescription medication cases.
4 servicesViolent Crimes
Defence in allegations of violence, from assault and threats to the most serious offences against the person.
4 servicesWhat 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.