Defence memorandum
A written defence for defendants or accused persons who need strong arguments before the court.
What it is
A written defence answering the claim or charge against you, setting out the facts in your favour, legal objections and supporting evidence.
Who it’s for: For defendants in civil cases and accused persons who need strong written arguments for the next hearing.
What’s included
- Review of the claim/charge and case file
- Procedural and substantive defences
- Defence memorandum in Arabic
- Advice on whether representation is recommended
Not included / limits
- Attending the hearing or police/prosecution interviews
- Court, government, translation and notary fees (paid separately at cost)
- Filing the document or attending hearings on your behalf, unless agreed separately
What we need from you
Upload these in your private case room after booking. Clear copies or photos are fine.
Copy of your ID: Emirates ID in the UAE, national ID or passport elsewhere (residents abroad: passport)
Court case number and the name of the court (if a case is already open)
The statement of claim or charge sheet you received
Date of the next hearing
Your evidence: contracts, receipts, messages, witness details
Any related letters, emails, WhatsApp messages or notices
Optional / if available
Country notes
United Arab Emirates
Court documents are prepared in Arabic. Each country (and in the UAE, each emirate or free-zone court) has its own forms, deadlines and filing portal; the lawyer adapts the document accordingly.
Documents in other languages may need a certified legal translation before they can be filed. Government, court, translation and notary fees are not included and are paid separately at cost.
How it works
- 1
Book the package and describe what you need
- 2
Upload the documents on the checklist in your case room
- 3
The lawyer reviews them and asks any clarifying questions
- 4
You receive the first draft by the delivery date
- 5
Send your comments; the lawyer revises within the included rounds
- 6
Receive the final version with guidance on signing, filing or sending
Delivery
First draft within 5 working days after all essential documents are received
Format
PDF and editable Word file, in Arabic (English copy on request)
Revisions
One round of revisions
Follow-up
Questions about the delivered document answered for 14 days
FAQs
My hearing is in two days. Can you help?+
Mark the booking as urgent and tell us the date. If the time is too short for a full memo, the lawyer will advise on requesting an adjournment.
Is this enough for a criminal case?+
Serious criminal matters usually need a lawyer to appear for you. This memo helps, and the lawyer will tell you honestly if representation is needed.
What if I don’t have every document on the list?+
Upload what you have. The lawyer will tell you what is essential and what can be described instead; the delivery time starts once the essentials are received.
Are court or government fees included?+
No. The package covers the lawyer’s work only. Any court, government, translation or notary fees are paid separately at cost.
General information about the service, not legal advice. These details are being reviewed by our lead counsel.
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