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Hello. Our hourly rate for criminal defence in Dubai starts from AED 1,500, and flat fees from AED 5,000 depending on the case. What stage is your case at now?

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Good day. For a case in Sharjah or Ajman we usually agree a retainer from AED 5,000. Could you tell us the charge, the stage and any date for a hearing?

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Criminal defence in the UAE: lawyer fees, stages and what to check

A criminal defence lawyer in the UAE usually charges by the hour, by retainer or by a flat fee. Published rates run from AED 1,500 to AED 3,500 an hour, retainers from AED 5,000 to AED 20,000 or more, and flat fees from AED 5,000 to AED 100,000 or more depending on complexity. For a lawyer who knows your case stage and city, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (published guides and lawyers' websites)
Fee typePrice range
Hourly rateAED 1,500–3,500
RetainerAED 5,000–20,000 or more
Flat fee, depending on complexityAED 5,000–100,000 or more

Who can represent you

Some firms represent clients before all UAE courts, and they advise on matters such as fraud and cybercrime. Foreign lawyers can practise in the UAE only to a certain extent and must meet specific requirements set by the Dubai Legal Affairs Department, so check the lawyer's status before you agree on anything. Ask which court or emirate the case is in, because the work and the fee follow the stage of the case.

Stages, deadlines and the climate

The climate does not change how a case is handled, but deadlines run in every season, including the very hot months from May to September and the mild ones from November to March. Tell the lawyer the date of any summons, hearing or police call, because the stage of the case decides what is done first. Expatriates can face deportation after some cases, so say at the start whether you are a resident or a visitor.

How fees are quoted

Lawyers quote an hourly rate, a retainer or a fixed fee, and disbursements are usually added on top. Fees depend on the scope and complexity of the work, the procedural stage, the volume of case material and the services needed. Ask for the fee in dirhams in writing, including what it covers and what counts as a disbursement.

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Name the charge in plain words, the procedural status (police, prosecution or court), the case stage, and any preventive measure already in place, such as bail. Add the city or court, the deadline, the experience you need from the lawyer and your budget. Keep documents for the first meeting rather than sending them in the request.

Describe the case in a request on BlaBlaPrice without naming the people involved. It is free for buyers: our AI asks for the details it still needs, looks through lawyers' websites and price lists in the UAE, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own fee, terms and availability, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide. For related help see legal services and court representation.

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How much does a criminal lawyer cost in the UAE?

Hourly rates are commonly AED 1,500–3,500, retainers AED 5,000–20,000 or more, and flat fees AED 5,000–100,000 or more depending on complexity. Disbursements are usually extra.

Can a foreign lawyer defend me?

Foreign lawyers can practise in the UAE only to a certain extent and must meet specific requirements set by the Dubai Legal Affairs Department. Check the lawyer's status before you hire.

Does the lawyer need to know my case stage?

Yes. Fees depend on the procedural stage, the scope of work and the volume of case material, so say whether you are at the police, prosecution or court stage.

Is there a deadline I should know about?

Tell the lawyer the date of any summons or hearing, because timing depends on the stage of the case.

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