Looking for a lawyer in Jeddah? Usus Law Firm has offices in Riyadh and Tabuk and handles cases in Jeddah: we run the procedure electronically through Najiz, and our lawyer travels to Jeddah when the case needs someone in person. Whether your case is commercial, employment, family or criminal, we follow it for you before the courts of Jeddah. Most stages of litigation in Saudi Arabia are now electronic: the power of attorney on Najiz, filing the claim and exchanging pleadings online, and video hearings in many cases. So a licensed lawyer in Riyadh can run your case in Jeddah without you having to visit offices, and we explain every step in English.
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Usus Law Firm, with offices in Riyadh and Tabuk, handles cases in Jeddah, in English and Arabic: an electronic power of attorney on Najiz, online filing and pleadings, and video hearings before the Jeddah courts. If a case needs someone in person, our lawyer travels there. The first consultation is free: +966 53 034 9349.
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How we handle your case in Jeddah from Riyadh
- A free first consultation by phone or video, where we hear your case and tell you your position.
- Send your documents by WhatsApp or email; we review them and tell you what is missing.
- An electronic power of attorney issued on Najiz, with no visit to a notary. See issuing a power of attorney on Najiz.
- Filing or answering the claim electronically before the competent court in Jeddah. See filing a lawsuit on Najiz.
- Video hearings where the court offers them; you can follow the dates yourself on Najiz.
- If the case needs someone in person in Jeddah, our lawyer travels there; we tell you this, and the travel cost, before you sign.
Courts in Jeddah: where your case is heard
| Type of case | Court in Jeddah |
|---|---|
| Criminal, drugs and fraud | Public Prosecution, then the Criminal Court in Jeddah |
| Divorce, khula, custody, maintenance, heirship | Personal Status Court in Jeddah |
| Dismissal, wages, end-of-service award | Labour Court in Jeddah, after amicable settlement |
| Companies and commercial contracts | Commercial Court in Jeddah |
| Property, compensation and civil disputes | General Court in Jeddah |
| Enforcing judgments and instruments | Enforcement Court in Jeddah |
| Decisions of government bodies | Administrative Court in Jeddah (Board of Grievances) |
Cases we handle for clients in Jeddah
- Criminal cases
- Drug cases
- Personal status: divorce, khula, custody, maintenance
- Inheritance and estates
- Labor and employment cases
- Commercial and company cases
- Real estate cases
- Enforcement and service suspension
- Administrative cases and the Board of Grievances
- Legal consultations
When our lawyer travels to Jeddah
Some cases need someone in person in Jeddah: questioning of a detained person in a criminal case, a site inspection of disputed property, or a hearing where the judge requires the parties to attend. In those cases our lawyer travels to Jeddah, and we tell you so, with the travel cost, at the first consultation.
Your case is in Jeddah?
Send us a short summary on WhatsApp and we will reply with an initial view and a plan for your case.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a lawyer from Riyadh appear before a court in Jeddah?
Yes. A lawyer licensed in Saudi Arabia may appear before courts across the Kingdom, and electronic procedures make distance far less important than before.
How do I issue a power of attorney electronically?
On Najiz: the power of attorney service, then choose the lawyer and the scope, and confirm through Nafath. We send you the details and what the power of attorney needs to cover.
Does a video hearing have the same effect as attending?
Yes. Video hearings held by the court are official sessions with full legal effect.
What are the fees for a case in Jeddah?
We set them after the consultation according to the type of case and its stages, in a written offer. If the case needs attendance in the city, we state that cost in advance.
Do you work in English?
Yes. We advise and report in English; pleadings are filed in Arabic, as Saudi courts require.
Our Riyadh office
Al Olaya district, at the intersection of Khurais Road and Olaya Street, Building 3061, first floor, office 8 (next to Al Alsun International School), Riyadh 12611.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 9 am to 1 pm and 6 to 9 pm; Saturday 6 to 9 pm. Phone and WhatsApp: +966 53 034 9349
The first consultation is free, in person at the office or remotely by phone or video call. We advise in English and Arabic. All the services of the office are on Lawyer in Riyadh.
This page is general information and is not a substitute for advice on your case. Court proceedings in Saudi Arabia are in Arabic; the official, current Arabic text of each law prevails.