The UAE is committed to offering legal and judicial assistance to individuals who cannot afford legal fees, for this reason the government is offering different legal aid programs, some of these programs:

Shoor

Dubai Courts have introduced the free legal consultation program ‘Shoor’, which allows authorized law firms to provide voluntary legal consultations to litigants at no cost. Terms & Conditions:

Free advice is available exclusively to individuals facing financial hardship, not to companies.
Advice is offered only prior to filing a case and is limited to one session per subject and issue.
Legal counsel is restricted to specific case types.
Legal advice will be provided by a lawyer or legal advisor affiliated with a law firm licensed in Dubai.
Consultations may take place over the phone or in person at the law firm’s discretion, lasting between 30 to 60 minutes.

How To Apply

For more info about the legal aid program you can make a Google search for UAE legal aid and you will find many useful links.

Hire A Private Lawyer

If for any reason you think that the legal aid does not fit your case or you prefer a simpler and faster solution then we suggest you to hire a private lawyer.

LawyersDubai.ae, in collaboration with multiple law firms, can offer you a free consultation with at least two top-notch firms.

The free consultation is a one time offer, after that, if you wish to proceed any legal work will be paid. Knowing that lawyers fees in Dubai are usually starting AED 3000.