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Kayrouz & Associates' criminal law team in the UAE ensures strong legal representation at all stages of the criminal process and provides robust defence in criminal courts. We provide defence services for all types of criminal charges in Dubai and the UAE, including the most serious ones, such as assault and murder, drug charges, theft, firearm and weapon offences, and more.

We defend individuals and corporations in high-stakes criminal matters with determination, discretion, and deep procedural expertise.

Practice Overview

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Assault and violent crimes
Cybercrime and fraud
Domestic violence
Drug charges
Firearms and weapon offences
Impaired driving and DUI
Post-conviction relief and extradition
Sexual offences
Theft and property offences
Youth criminal law

Assault and violent crimes

Our criminal lawyers have extensive experience in defending charges of assault and other violent crimes in the UAE. We defend clients charged with all types of assault, including aggravated cases and incidents resulting in the victim's murder.
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Cybercrime and fraud

At Kayrouz & Associates, we defend against all types of digital crimes, including fraud, identity theft, cyberbullying, and other forms of cybercrime and have extensive expertise and a network of experts to challenge the technological evidence in the most complex cases.
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Domestic violence

Domestic violence charges in the Middle East can be nuanced and complicated. Our lawyers are always there to assist you at any stage of a domestic violence case and can help you minimise the consequences of the criminal charges.
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Drug charges

In the Middle East, drug charges can lead to severe criminal consequences, including extradition for foreigners. Our drug lawyers in Dubai provide a strong defence against all types of drug charges and always seek the best possible outcome for each criminal case.
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Firearms and weapon offences

In the UAE, only Emirati citizens are allowed licensed possession and carrying of weapons, and even then, strict restrictions apply. Kayrouz & Associates criminal lawyers assist clients facing weapon charges in the UAE by negotiating with the prosecution and the court and seeking the most favourable outcome possible for our clients under the circumstances.
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Impaired driving and DUI

Kayrouz & Associates DUI and driving offence lawyers assist with driving charges in the UAE and beyond, seeking to have the charges reduced or dismissed and helping our clients retain their driving privileges.
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Post-conviction relief and extradition

If you are convicted of a crime in the UAE or the broader Middle East region, our legal team will help you seek the legal remedies available in your circumstances, including filing appeals, petitions, or requests for sentence modification, as well as challenging an extradition order, if applicable.
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Sexual offences

Sexual offence charges can be nuanced and often require meticulous analysis of evidence. Our sexual offence lawyers in the UAE will examine all the evidence against you and subject the prosecution's case to a rigorous test.
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Theft and property offences

Theft and property offences are treated very seriously in the Middle East, and the UAE is no exception. Our criminal defence lawyers have extensive experience in defending against theft-related crimes and will offer effective defence strategies tailored to your individual circumstances to minimise the consequences of the criminal charges.
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Youth criminal law

Our criminal defence team defends young offenders, including negotiating the most favourable possible settlements when appropriate and pursuing the most promising legal paths to reduce or dismiss the charges.
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Meet Our Team

                     Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
Arka Navle
Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Family law
Civil law
Criminal law
Corporate & commercial law
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Rita Semaan
Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal law
Corporate & commercial law
Real estate law
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Sandy Geagea
Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & commercial law
Employment and labour law
Real estate law
Family law
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Saeed Gaber
Legal Research Analyst
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal law
Employment and labour law
Real estate law
Family law
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