Criminal Defense
Criminal defense lawyer in Riyadh: defense in criminal cases
Criminal defense services in Riyadh: defense in criminal cases of every kind and in specialised penal matters, from the investigation stage through trial and appeal.
Criminal defense lawyer in Riyadh for criminal cases of every kind
In a criminal case the most important decisions are taken in the first days: what is said at the investigation, what is signed, how the case file is read. So we start by understanding the facts and the documents of the case before any step is taken, and we build the defense on what is in the file, not on a first impression.
When do you need a criminal defense lawyer?
When you are summoned for investigation or learn of a complaint or report, on arrest or detention, when you are served with a statement of claim or a hearing date, and when a judgment is issued that you want to study and challenge. The earlier we are contacted, the wider the range of what can be done.
Our scope
We handle defense in criminal cases of every kind, and in specialised penal matters including cybercrime and economic cases and the investigations connected with them.
Specialised criminal branches
Alongside general criminal cases we handle specialised branches, including drug and psychotropic substance cases, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, assault and harm cases, defamation, insult and blackmail, fraud and breach of trust, and cybercrime and economic crime.
Each branch has its own nature in accusation, proof and procedure, so we read the file according to its branch and do not treat cases on a single pattern. Cybercrime, and fraud and breach of trust, each have their own page on this site.
The inquiry and investigation stage
We read what is alleged against you and what the inquiry record contains, prepare you for what you will be asked, and follow the procedures with the competent authority. The law allows an accused person to be assisted by a lawyer in the proceedings, and we arrange attendance according to what each stage permits.
Trial
We read the statement of claim and the evidence submitted, prepare formal and substantive defenses and defense memoranda, and plead before the competent court. Our work rests on analysing the evidence, its consistency, and how it fits the legal characterisation of the act.
Challenging a judgment
We study the judgment and its reasons, identify what can be challenged, and prepare the appeal memorandum within the periods set by law. Delay in having a judgment read is one of the things that narrows options most, so we recommend bringing it to us as soon as it is received.
Settlement and the private right
In some cases a private right of an injured person is attached to the act, and settlement or waiver may have an effect depending on the law and the type of case. We explain what the law permits in your case and how it is documented properly.
Confidentiality of the file
What you tell us stays confidential and is shared only as far as professional need requires, and before accepting any engagement we check for conflicts of interest.
The limits of what we offer
No lawyer can promise an outcome; the outcome of a case depends on its facts, its evidence and the applicable law. What we offer is a frank assessment of the position, disciplined management of the procedures, and a defense built on the file.
What you receive
Depending on scope: a reading of the case file and its documents, a defense memorandum, pleading before the court, an appeal memorandum, and follow-up of procedures before the competent authorities.
Next step
Send what you have: a summons, notice, statement of claim, decision or judgment, with the sequence of facts as you know them. That is enough for us to assess the position and set the next step.
Mistakes we see most often in this kind of matter
Giving statements before understanding the position. What is said at the inquiry and investigation stays in the file and is hard to change later.
Signing a record that was not read carefully. A signature confirms the record, so it must be read in full and anything that does not match what you said must be corrected.
Missing time limits. Challenges to judgments have statutory periods, and missing them narrows the options.
Withholding facts from the lawyer. A defense is built on what the lawyer knows; undisclosed facts may surface in the file and surprise everyone.
Relying on what others say about how a case will end. Each case has its own file and evidence, and what happened in one case is no yardstick for another.
How the work runs
- 01
Listen and read the file. We understand the facts and read the papers issued.
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Assess the position. We explain the likely legal characterisation, the options and the risks.
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Defend. We attend the procedures, prepare defenses and memoranda, and plead.
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Challenge and follow up. We study the judgment, prepare the appeal and follow what comes after.
What we need to start
You do not need every document before you contact us, but having the following shortens the first assessment:
- The summons, notice or statement of claim
- The inquiry or investigation record, if any
- Decisions and judgments issued
- Correspondence and documents connected with the act
- Your identification and contact details
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle specialised criminal matters?
Yes, including drug offences, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, assault, cybercrime and economic cases, some of which have their own page on this site.
Can I consult you before going to an investigation?
Yes, and it is better to do so: we read the summons and explain what is needed before you attend.
Do you promise a particular outcome?
No. The outcome of a case depends on its facts, evidence and the law. We assess the position frankly and manage the procedures diligently.
Is what I tell you kept confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality of what you tell us is a principle of our work, and it is shared only as far as professional need requires.
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The information on this page is general and is not a legal opinion on a specific matter; the answer depends on the facts and on the law in force at the time.