How to Find a Proficient Advocate in Dubai

Hiring an advocate is not easy; it is a challenging task and involves a lot of research and hard work. If you are looking for advocates in Dubai, who can help you win a legal case, you don’t need to worry, there are plenty of good advocates. You just need to find them. Both the Dubai court service and the Ministry of Justice have searchable databases of advocates and finding a lawyer with the knowledge and skill to match your case is crucial.  The British Foreign and Commonwealth office has a list of English-speaking advocates and lawyers with a variety of skill and expertise levels who you can call and schedule an appointment with. You can also search for advocates through professional listing sites.

Questions to ask your advocate

Once you find an advocate, you need to ask them certain questions in order to determine if they are the right ones. Ask them questions like what their availability is?What kind of experience they have working on cases similar to yours? What are their fees? Do they speak English and Arabic? And, what kind of skill and qualifications do they have? Asking these questions will give you a brief idea about the advocate and you can then go ahead and discuss your case. You can sit down with your prospective advocate, discuss the case, and work out the best possible way to proceed. You can also learn a lot about an advocate from the way they speak, act, their office space, and how they are with their staff.

How to find the right advocate

• Speak to your peers/family members

You can get in touch with your peers or friends and ask them if they have ever used an advocate in the past and if they would recommend them. You can ask about his qualifications, experience, and if he provided a good experience that was both fast and efficient. Also, ask if the case was solved and if all doubts and reservations were solved – don’t forget to ask about their fee structure and find out if it is going to be affordable for you.

• Check the courthouse

There’s no better way to hire advocates in Dubai than watching them in action. Ask your court for proceedings that are open to the public and make sure you are quiet while the case is going on. This will let you observe the advocate, how he acts, and whether he is good at what he does.

• Interview good advocates

It is best to talk to a few potential advocates and then decide on the one that is experienced and qualified. Go with a list of prepared questions regarding your case and see if you can get someone along with you who knows about legal terms and processes. Some legal consultants in Dubai ask for a consultation fee. So, ensure that you go prepared.

• Discuss the payment methods

You should clear out any attorney fees, flat fees, or hourly fees first. Ask upfront if any payment need to be made at the end of the case and how much, also ask for the kind of expenses you need to incur and the payment plan; whether a credit or debit card is an accepted mode of payment or not, etc.

The Bottom Line

If you can’t afford an advocate, don’t worry. While this may not be the ideal solution, some defendants in court get a lawyer appointed for them if they cannot afford one. This includes people facing a life sentence, someone who cannot afford a lawyer and is facing a criminal charge of 3 to 15 years, and a person accused of a criminal offense if they cannot afford to pay for representation. Parties low on income can ask for help from the Dubai International Financial Center and the Dubai police who usually have lawyers on call.