Seyed Mahdi Mousavi Legal advice in Tehran, from criminal defense to family law
A summons arrived, a cheque bounced, or a family dispute is heading to court. The first question is usually the same: "What do I do now?" I read your documents and tell you plainly what your options are, which ones carry risk, and what the next step looks like.
- In person or by phone
- Cases from across Iran
- Documents first, opinions second
Start every case from the right place
These six areas are what people call me about most. If yours is not on the list, call anyway; in the first conversation I will tell you honestly whether I can help.
Criminal defense
Summons, questioning, detention orders, indictments: every stage has decisions that matter. I lay out the evidence, look for weaknesses in the file, and write a defense that fits what actually happened.
Read more CyberCybercrime
Phone or account break-ins, private photos and videos leaked, online fraud, defamation. Whether you are the complainant or the accused, speed and preserving digital evidence decide a lot.
Read more SmugglingSmuggling of goods and currency
Seizure reports, how goods are valued, the line between an offence and a violation. These files are full of technical detail and need to be read line by line.
Read more FamilyDowry, divorce and custody
Mahriyeh (dowry), alimony, divorce and custody. We first work out which route is faster and cheaper, then move to filing.
Read more ContractsCheques, notes and contracts
Bounced cheques, debt claims, drafting and reviewing contracts. A lawyer's eye before you sign can save months of trouble.
Read more PropertyProperty and deeds
Informal sale agreements, official deeds, regularising unregistered documents, leases and evictions. The new rules on registering property deals have surprised many people.
Read moreFour steps from the first call to a decision
Call or message
Tell me what is going on in a few sentences. If you have a court ruling, contract, cheque or messages, keep them close.
I read the documents
I read everything before I give an opinion. I do not hand out ready-made advice without seeing the paperwork.
A clear roadmap
Your options, the risks and the documents you need, said plainly, even when that means the case is a weak one.
Action and follow-up
If you decide to go ahead, I follow the case through its stages and you stay in the loop.
Dealing with a case right now?
Some things cannot wait a day: appeal deadlines, payment deadlines, court dates. Call so you know from the start how much time you have.
0913 443 1917How do you choose the best lawyer in Tehran for a legal or criminal case?
Most of us have typed "best criminal lawyer in Tehran" into a search engine and landed in a wall of ads. Instead of names and slogans, check these practical signs:
Verify the licence
Check the lawyer with the Bar Association or the Judiciary's lawyers' centre. If they dodge the question, walk away.
A written contract and a receipt
The fee, what it covers and any extra costs should be on paper, not just promised out loud.
No guaranteed results
No lawyer knows the verdict in advance. Anyone who says "I know the judge" is putting you at risk of a criminal charge. I have written about it in detail. Read the article on influence peddling (in Persian)
Documents first, opinion second
An opinion before the ruling and the contract have been read is a guess, not expertise.
Straight talk
They should name the weak points of your case at the start, even if it is unpleasant to hear.
Responsiveness
Staying informed about your case is part of the service, not a favour.
I hold myself to the same checklist and would like to be judged by it. If you want, a short call is enough to see whether we are a good fit.
I am Seyed Mahdi Mousavi, a trainee lawyer in Tehran
My job is to read the file, explain the legal route in plain words, and stay with you as long as it takes. Most people who call are dealing with a court for the first time, and they deserve to understand what they are facing.
That is also why I write the articles on this site. If you know what stages lie ahead before you decide, it costs you less money and less stress.
- ConsultationsIn person and by phone
- Cases acceptedFrom across Iran
- Based inTehran
Law, explained simply
Practical guides on the questions I hear most, from cheques and dowry to cybercrime. Most are written in Persian.
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Read articleQuestions people ask me most
If yours is not here, put it in the form or call me.
What documents do I need for the first consultation?
Anything connected to the case: contracts, cheques, court rulings, summonses, messages and earlier correspondence. If you have nothing at hand, that is fine; tell me the story and we will work out what needs to be collected.
Can the consultation be done by phone?
Yes. If you send the documents and an in-person meeting is not needed, I can review the case and advise by phone.
How do I find the best criminal lawyer in Tehran?
Skip rankings and advertising and look for practical signs: a verified licence, a written contract, a lawyer who reads your documents before giving an opinion, and no promises about the result. I explain this in more depth in the guide to choosing a criminal lawyer.
How much do a consultation and legal fees cost?
It depends on the type of case, the stage it is at and the amount of work, so I cannot give an honest figure without seeing the matter. We talk about cost on the first call, and if you decide to go ahead the fee and terms are set out in writing.
I live outside Tehran. Can I still hire you?
Yes. Cases are accepted from across Iran. We do the consultation by phone and you send documents digitally.
Is what I send kept confidential?
A client's secrets are confidential in the lawyer's hands. What you write in the form goes only to me and is not published anywhere.
Write a few lines, or just call now
If you have the ruling, contract, cheque or messages, keep them next to the phone. Nothing needs to be neat; just tell it as it is.