Country Specific Information
List of Attorneys
(Updated April 2009)
The Jeddah Consular District is comprised of the administrative districts of the Western region of Saudi Arabia from Tabuk to Najran (including the Pprovinces of Tabuk, Al Madinah, Makkah, Al Bahah, Asir, Jizan and Najran). The Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lies within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Consulate General in Dhahran. The United States Embassy in Riyadh covers all other districts.
Courts in Saudi Arabia are based Islamic (Shari'ah) law, which is very different from American civil or criminal law. Consultation with an attorney is suggested for those involved in legal matters in the Kingdom. If appointing an attorney, be advised that legal representatives must have Saudi nationality to present cases in Sharia court. However, citizens of any nationality my represent themselves in both Shari'ah and Labor Court.
Law firms in Saudi Arabia cannot perform notarial services. Only a court of the Saudi Ministry of Justice has that authorization. (The Consulate General provides notarial services for documents to be used in the United States.)
It is advisable to send important legal documents to and from Saudi Arabia by registered mail.
The U.S. Consulate General Jeddah assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Consulate General. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list on professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability are provided directly by the lawyers. You may receive additional information about the individuals by contacting the local bar association (or its equivalent) or the local licensing authorities.
ABBAS F. GHAZZAWI LAW FIRM
Tel: (02) 657-4389, 657-4242, 650-4475
Fax: (02) 657-4342, 657-2007
Address: Madinah Road, Saudi Business Center
P.O. Box 2335, Jeddah 21451
Hours: 09:00 - 20:00 (Sat. thru Wed.)
09:00 - 14:00 (Thur.)
Email: lawyers@ghazzawi.com, secretariat@saudilegal.com
AL GHAZZAWI HERBERT SMITH PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Tel: (02) 653-1576
Fax: (02) 653-2612
Address: Al-Andalus, Al-Mady Street
P.O. Box 7346, Jeddah 21462
Hours: 08:30-14:00 and 16:30-19:00
Email: gpa.jeddah@ghazzawigroup.com
www.gazzawilawfirm.com
LAW FIRM OF SALAH AL-HEJAILAN
Tel: (02) 698-5888
Fax: (02) 682-1277
Address: Amir Sultan Street, Rawdah District
P.O. Box 15141, Jeddah 21444
Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
Email: lfshjeddah@hejailanlaw.com
LAW OFFICE OF ABDULLAH A. AL JOHANI
Tel: (02) 682-4290
Fax: (02) 682-7819
Address: P.O. Box 6177, Jeddah 21442
Hours: 09:00 - 16:00
Email: zabadi1@yahoo.com
AL-SHAMI AL-KURDI COMPANY (LAWYERS & LEGAL ADVISORS)
Tel: (02) 663-0777
Fax: (02) 663-2777
Address: P. O. Box 5223, Jeddah 21422
Hours: 09:30 - 14:00 & 17:00 - 20:30
Email: info@alshami-kurdi
www.alshami-kurdi.com
HASSAN MAHASSNI LAW OFFICE
Tel: (02) 665-4353
Fax: (02) 669-2996
Address: Palestine Street, Al-Nakheel Center, third floor,
Al-Hamra District, P.O. Box 2256, Jeddah 21451
Hours: 08:30 - 14:00 & 17:00 - 20:00 (Sat. thru Wed.)
Email: hmahassni@mahassni.com.sa
MARWAN A. NOWILATY LAW OFFICE
Tel: (02) 651-9056
Fax: (02) 651-1636
Address: Al-Touba Street, M. Bin-Samai Building, 3rd Floor,
Al-Sharafia District, P.O. Box 6641, Jeddah 21452
Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
10:00 - 14:00 (Thur.)
Email: ashraf1955@hotmail.com
AL-SAWWAF LAW FIRM
Tel: (02) 669-0751, 669-0753
Fax: (02) 665-5052
Address: Al-Hamra District
P.O. Box 5840, 21432
Hours: 07:00 - 20:00 (Sat. thru Wed.)
07:00 - 13:30 (Thur.)
Email: law.firm@malsawwaf.com