Finding a good lawyer is not a one-day task, you should take your time and talk to several different lawyers before choosing the right one. Look for someone you can trust and is feel comfortable with if possible choose someone who speaks the same language as you and understands you.

Lawyers in Dubai must be licensed to practice law in Federal courts and are under the supervision of an accredited law firm.

The best way to find a good lawyer entail:

1. Thorough web search

Look online into the lawyer’s websites and forums. Read carefully through the testimonials you find there before making your final decision.

Check on the customer review sites and sections to see if they have lots of praise or complaints. From there you will be able to weigh options.

2. Seek recommendations from friends, family, and colleagues

You might as well have encountered people who have experience or have had their cases handled by a lawyer, these people should act as reference and guide to good lawyers. Use the information given by them to find the lawyer who best suits your needs.

Ask them about their satisfaction extent to ensure you don't settle for lawyers who are money-oriented rather than customer satisfaction. Get from them the likes and dislikes as well during the lawyers' encounters.

3. Get referrals from the UAE courts or local Legal Department personally
Visit the courts or local Legal Department to get referrals to find more information that will be useful to you in finding a good lawyer.

The staff there will be able to refer you to lawyers they feel will help you handle your case and from their list, you will be able to compile a list of lawyers to decide from or cancel from the list you have.

4. Make research and visit the nearest Law offices in your area

Take it upon yourself to visit the lawyer’s offices and get clear clarifications about their services and billings. By going there in person, you will be able to read through their brochures and ask more questions in the areas you don’t understand.

5. Ask questions to clear your doubts without fear when meeting the lawyers.

Be very open-minded during the meeting with the lawyers. Hold back no question even the ones that seem to be very minor and useless. Ask about their success records and failures. A lawyer who is open and free will stop at nothing but be honest with you. Talk about the fees and costs and mode of payments, however, try not to base your decision on cost charges unless you are really on a tight budget.

Finally, ask to sign a legal fee agreement to make sure you understand what you are agreeing to, your payments, whether hourly or flat fees and how the lawyer will work.

Do not hold back any questions during the meetings so that you get a clear picture of what you expect and if it satisfies your needs