If you are facing a court case in Oman, whether as a claimant, a defendant or a party looking to appeal, you need a litigation lawyer in Oman who knows local procedure and can present your case persuasively in Arabic. Dr. Abdullah Al Rashdi Office, Advocates and Legal Consultants, based in Al Khuwair, Muscat, represents individuals, expatriates and companies before the courts across the Sultanate, drawing on over 20 years of experience.
When do you need a court lawyer in Muscat?
- A business partner, client or supplier owes you money and negotiation has failed.
- You have been served with a claim and must file a defence before the hearing.
- You have lost at first instance and need an appeal lawyer in Oman to challenge the judgment before the Court of Appeal.
- You want to take a Court of Appeal judgment to the Supreme Court.
- You are involved in a criminal matter, as a victim or as the accused, before the Public Prosecution and the courts.
- You have a dispute or grievance before a government committee or public body.
- You have left Oman, or live abroad, and cannot follow the proceedings in person.
How we help
- Statements of claim: drafting claims, appeals and Supreme Court challenges, supported by legal grounds and the principles established by the Supreme Court.
- Defences and memoranda: preparing legal responses to all types of lawsuits under the Civil and Commercial Procedure Law, the Criminal Procedure Law and the laws relevant to your case.
- Advocacy in court: attending hearings and pleading before the Primary Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, in line with the Advocacy and Legal Consultancy Law, under which lawyers plead according to their level of registration.
- Appeals and grievances: reviewing judgments, advising on whether an appeal is worthwhile, and filing it within the legal deadline.
- Committees and public bodies: representing you before the committees and authorities that handle your dispute.
- Enforcement: once you have a judgment, we follow up on enforcement of judgments until it is carried out.
How we work with you
- First contact: send us a WhatsApp message or call, and outline the dispute.
- Case review: we study your documents and any earlier judgment, identify the competent court and flag every deadline.
- Clear advice: we explain your position, your options and the realistic risks, including whether settlement may serve you better than litigation.
- Power of attorney: you issue a power of attorney so we can act and appear on your behalf.
- Filing: we prepare and file the claim, defence or appeal, and handle registration and service.
- Hearings: we attend, submit memoranda and evidence, and report to you after each session.
- After judgment: we explain the ruling and either consider an appeal or start enforcement.
Documents to prepare
- Passport and residence card, or the commercial registration if a company is the party.
- Contracts, invoices, emails, messages and receipts relating to the dispute.
- Any claim you have been served with, and the date you received it.
- A copy of any judgment you want to appeal, with the date it was issued or served.
- Documents in English or another language: these will usually need a certified Arabic translation, which our legal translation service can arrange.
Frequently asked questions
Are court proceedings in Oman conducted in English?
No. Arabic is the language of the Omani courts, so pleadings are filed in Arabic and foreign-language evidence generally needs a certified translation. We explain every step to you in English.
How long do I have to appeal a judgment in Oman?
The law sets a fixed period for appealing to the Court of Appeal and another for challenging a judgment before the Supreme Court. Missing it usually ends your right to appeal, so contact us as soon as a judgment is issued. Our article on appeal deadlines (in Arabic) sets out the details.
Do I need to be in Oman for my case?
In most civil and commercial cases, your lawyer can appear on your behalf under a power of attorney. The court may still require personal attendance in some situations, and criminal cases have their own rules. We will tell you in advance if you need to attend.
Does the Supreme Court re-hear the facts?
Generally not. The Supreme Court reviews whether the law and procedure were applied correctly, rather than re-examining the evidence, so a challenge before it must be built on precise legal grounds.
Can every lawyer plead before the higher courts?
No. Under the Advocacy and Legal Consultancy Law, a lawyer's right to appear before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court depends on their level of registration. We confirm the right level of representation at the outset.
If you have a case pending or a judgment you want to challenge, do not wait until the deadline approaches. Contact us on WhatsApp or call +968 9200 0841, or visit our office in Al Khuwair, Muscat, to discuss your case with a court lawyer in Muscat.
