{"id":9081,"date":"2026-10-18T12:25:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/criminal-lawyer-riyadh\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T18:04:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:04:41","slug":"criminal-lawyer-riyadh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/criminal-lawyer-riyadh\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Lawyer in Riyadh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p>If the police or the Public Prosecution have called you, or a relative has been arrested in Riyadh, the most important thing now is not to give a statement or sign a record before you understand what you are accused of. Saudi law gives every accused the right to a lawyer in investigation and trial (Article 4 of the Criminal Procedure Law), and most of what is won or lost in a criminal case is decided in its first days. Usus Law Firm&#8217;s Riyadh office in Al Olaya defends criminal cases from the first summons to judgment and appeal, and represents victims claiming their private rights. We work in English and Arabic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"usus-crim-cta\">\n<p class=\"t\">Facing a criminal case, or is a relative detained?<\/p>\n<p>Send us what you know: the charge, the date of arrest and who summoned you. A lawyer from our Riyadh team will reply.<\/p>\n<p class=\"b\"><a class=\"wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/966530349349?text=Hello%2C%20I%20need%20a%20criminal%20lawyer%20in%20Riyadh.%20My%20case%3A%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-usus-branch=\"riyadh\">WhatsApp a lawyer<\/a><a class=\"tel\" href=\"tel:+966530349349\" data-usus-branch=\"riyadh\">Call +966 53 034 9349<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"s\">What you send us is confidential and used only to study your case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The first 24 hours: what the law says<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Outside flagrante delicto, no arrest or detention without an order from the competent authority (Art. 35).<\/li>\n<li>The arrested person is told the reason at once and may contact someone of his choice (Art. 116).<\/li>\n<li>No one is held more than 24 hours without the investigator&#8217;s written order (Art. 33); he is sent to the investigator within 24 hours and interrogated within 24 hours (Art. 34).<\/li>\n<li>A lawyer may attend the investigation (Art. 65), may not be separated from the accused, and may file written notes (Art. 70).<\/li>\n<li>No oath and no coercion in interrogation (Art. 102).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Detention periods<\/h2>\n<p>5 days for the first order (Art. 113), extendable to 40 days, then to 180 days by the Attorney General, then referral or release, save exceptional court-ordered extensions (Art. 114). See <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/detention-period-saudi-arabia\/\">detention period in Saudi Arabia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/release-on-bail-saudi-arabia\/\">release on bail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How we build the defence<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>We hear the full story, confidentially.<\/li>\n<li>We review the procedure: in-flagrante or not, the arrest order, the search order (Art. 42), sealing of seized items (Art. 50). Any act contrary to Sharia or the laws is void (Art. 187).<\/li>\n<li>We test the evidence: confession, witnesses, technical reports, messages.<\/li>\n<li>We fight for the right classification of the charge, which can change the whole penalty.<\/li>\n<li>We plead, and appeal within 30 days if needed (Art. 194).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"usus-ig usus-ig-9081-1\"><img class=\"wp-image-9100\" src=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-9081-1.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1186\" alt=\"How we build the defence \u2014 Criminal Lawyer in Riyadh (Usus Law Firm infographic)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-9081-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-9081-1-768x843.webp 768w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-9081-1-640x703.webp 640w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-9081-1-400x439.webp 400w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-9081-1-367x403.webp 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>Cases we handle in Riyadh<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/drug-lawyer-riyadh\/\">Drug cases<\/a>: use, possession and dealing.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/financial-fraud-saudi-arabia\/\">Fraud and breach of trust<\/a>, bounced cheques, forgery.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/blackmail-saudi-arabia\/\">Blackmail<\/a>, cybercrime, defamation, harassment.<\/li>\n<li>Theft, assault, and cases involving <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/drug-penalties-foreigners-saudi-arabia\/\">expatriates<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/absconding-report-saudi-arabia\/\">absconding reports<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our Riyadh office<\/h2>\n<p>Al Olaya, at the intersection of Khurais Road and Olaya Street, Building 3061, First Floor, Office No. 8. Sunday to Thursday 9 am \u2013 1 pm and 6 \u2013 9 pm, Saturday 6 \u2013 9 pm. <strong>Phone and WhatsApp:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+966530349349\">+966 53 034 9349<\/a>. The first consultation is free, in person or online. For Tabuk, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/lawyer-in-tabuk\/\">Tabuk office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"usus-crim-cta\">\n<p class=\"t\">Start now, before any statement or signature<\/p>\n<p>Tell us the type of case and the stage it has reached.<\/p>\n<p class=\"b\"><a class=\"wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/966530349349?text=Hello%2C%20I%20need%20a%20criminal%20lawyer%20in%20Riyadh.%20Case%20type%3A%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-usus-branch=\"riyadh\">WhatsApp a lawyer<\/a><a class=\"tel\" href=\"tel:+966530349349\" data-usus-branch=\"riyadh\">Call +966 53 034 9349<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"s\">What you send us is confidential and used only to study your case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"usus-faq\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\">Can I have a lawyer before the investigation?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq-a\">Yes. Every accused has the right to a lawyer in investigation and trial (Article 4), and the lawyer may attend the investigation (Article 65).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\">Do you work in English?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq-a\">Yes. We advise and correspond in English, and explain every Arabic document. Court proceedings are in Arabic.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\">How much does a criminal lawyer in Riyadh cost?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq-a\">It depends on the charge and stage. We set the fee in writing after the free first consultation, before you commit.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\">How long can a detainee be held?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq-a\">5 days for the first order, up to 40 days, then up to 180 days by the Attorney General, then referral or release (Articles 113 and 114).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"usus-note\">Articles cited are from the Law of Criminal Procedure (Royal Decree M\/2 of 22\/1\/1435H). This page is general information, not advice on your case. 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