When can you appeal?
After a judgment of the court of first instance, within the time limit the law sets.
The overview of the criminal process gives the key period, and we confirm it for your case.
What does an appeal involve?
We study the judgment, identify the errors in law or fact and prepare the grounds of appeal.
We present them at the appeal hearing and respond to the prosecution.
What can an appeal change?
Depending on the case, it can overturn the conviction, change the sentence or send the matter back.
It can also lead to a result less favourable in some cases, which we explain beforehand.
What should I do first?
Diary the appeal deadline
Count from the judgment date.
Get the full judgment
The reasons are the base of the grounds.
List the points you dispute
Facts, law or procedure.
Decide quickly
We need time to draft.
Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does an appeal suspend the sentence?
That depends on the judgment and the case. We confirm it for you.
Can new evidence be added on appeal?
In some situations. We advise on what the appeal court will consider.
Related guides
Criminal Courts & Appeals overview
The main points, the process and your first steps.
Read the overviewAppeal a Conviction
How an appeal is filed, what happens if you are in prison, and how an appeal differs from cassation.
Read the guideCourt of Appeal
What the Court of Appeal can do with a judgment, the limits on increasing a penalty and the effect of surrender before the hearing.
Read the guideAppeal Time Limits
The deadlines for appealing a criminal judgment and for going to the Court of Cassation, and what changes if the judgment was given in your absence.
Read the guideSources
This page describes how we act in this type of case. It does not restate the law: the linked guides set out the statutory position and cite the official English text on the UAE Legislation portal, uaelegislation.gov.ae. The Arabic text prevails over translations.
This page is general information, not legal advice.