Criminal defence at Advocatus Office
Advocatus Office is a law firm in Malé, Maldives, and criminal defence is at the centre of its practice. The firm is led by senior lawyer Abdulla Shairu, who has practised law since 1999 and is particularly associated with criminal defence and the protection of people accused of serious offences.
Every person facing a criminal allegation, regardless of the allegation, social status or political circumstances, is entitled to competent representation and a fair hearing. The firm’s approach emphasises the presumption of innocence, procedural fairness, lawful investigation, reliable evidence and the constitutional rights of detained persons.
Matters we handle
- Representation of people accused of serious criminal offences
- Criminal appeals
- Constitutional rights and unlawful-search issues arising in criminal cases
- Testing the legality and reliability of evidence
- Detention, detention conditions and allegations of mistreatment
- Cases involving journalists and media freedom
The firm has also provided legal assistance to people arrested or detained during political demonstrations and public assemblies, including challenging detention and raising concerns about prison conditions.
Courts
Abdulla Shairu regularly represents clients before the Criminal Court, the High Court and the Supreme Court of the Maldives.
About the firm
Advocatus Office is a private legal practice in Malé, established in 2020. Through the firm, Abdulla Shairu supervises and works alongside other lawyers, combining courtroom representation with legal drafting, case strategy, client counselling and professional development.
How to get in touch
If you or a family member has been arrested or charged, contact Advocatus Office as early as possible. Call +960 7784896, email info@advocatusoffice.com or send a brief outline of the matter through the contact page.