Urgent criminal matters
What should I do if I am detained or called by police in Dubai?
Verify the authority and your status, preserve evidence and obtain case-specific advice before making uninformed decisions.
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Criminal Cases in Dubai
A police summons, criminal case or travel restriction? VP Expert helps you understand the situation and organise legal assistance.
- Police complaints and investigations.
- Fraud and financial-crime cases.
- Detention and travel restrictions.
- Preparation of a complainant’s position or defence.
We clarify the case status and upcoming dates, review documents and evidence, prepare the legal position and coordinate with an advocate.
Court representation is arranged with an advocate holding the required authorisation.
Common questions
What should my first message include?
Explain what happened and in which emirate. Include the authority and case number if known, any summons date and other urgent circumstances.
Which materials will be needed?
Notices, a chronology and evidence. We agree a separate channel for sharing sensitive material.
Can removal of a restriction be guaranteed?
The competent authority makes that decision. After reviewing the matter, we explain the available steps.
Private initial enquiry