Should I speak to police before taking advice?
If the matter is urgent, contact the firm first where possible. The team can help you understand what is being requested and how to prepare before making a statement or appearance.
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AJ ADVOCATES legal services
Criminal & Police Matters
Help with police complaints, prosecution, detention, bail, and court representation.
How this service helps
Built for a clear next step, not vague legal talk.
For clients who have been contacted by police, received a summons, need to file or respond to a complaint, or need urgent guidance before a statement, hearing, or court date.
Understand the immediate risk and next procedural step
Prepare the facts, documents, and evidence before action is taken
Coordinate Arabic and English communication where needed
Plan representation for police, prosecution, or court proceedings
Documents to prepare
- Emirates ID or passport copy
- Police notice, summons, case number, or SMS if available
- Timeline of events with names and dates
- Contracts, messages, receipts, photos, or other evidence
Send enough context to identify the issue. Wait for the team to confirm the right intake channel before sharing highly sensitive documents.
Typical process
- 1Review the notice, complaint, or summons and identify deadlines
- 2Clarify the facts and collect the supporting record
- 3Advise on the safest next communication or appearance
- 4Support filing, follow-up, or representation as the matter progresses
Confidential intake flow
Send your matter
Choose the closest action and start with a short WhatsApp summary.
We review fit
The team checks timing, documents, and whether the matter is within scope.
Get next-step guidance
You are told what to prepare, whether a call is needed, and the safest next step.
Common questions
Questions clients usually ask first.
Can AJ ADVOCATES help if I only have an SMS or case number?
Yes. Share whatever notice, SMS, case number, or contact details you have so the team can identify the next practical step.
Is the intake confidential?
Yes. Initial intake is treated confidentially and routed to the legal team for review.
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