Question 1

How do I find a verified lawyer in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Use the Pak Legal Desk Lawyer Directory to filter advocates by city including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta, by court including Supreme Court, high courts, and district courts, and by practice area including civil, criminal, family, property, and corporate. Each listing shows the advocate name, bar council enrolment, and verification status.

Question 2

How many verified lawyers are in the directory?

Accepted Answer

The directory continuously expands. It includes advocates from all Pakistani high courts, the Supreme Court, and district courts across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

Question 3

Are the lawyers in the directory verified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each advocate must submit proof of enrolment with a provincial bar council or the Pakistan Bar Council, and a valid National Tax Number. The Pak Legal Desk team reviews the documents before the profile is marked verified.

Question 4

Can I find a family lawyer for khula or maintenance in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Filter the directory by Family Law to see advocates who handle khula under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 Section 8, maintenance claims, child custody, and dower. You can further filter by city for a local advocate.

Question 5

Can overseas Pakistanis hire a lawyer through the directory?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many advocates listed are experienced with matters involving overseas Pakistanis including power of attorney drafting, property disputes, family matters, and succession. You can filter for advocates who handle overseas-client matters.

Question 6

Is there a fee to browse the lawyer directory?

Accepted Answer

Browsing the directory is free. Advocates set their own consultation fees, which are shown on their profile where published. Pak Legal Desk does not add a markup.

Question 7

What is the difference between a lawyer and an advocate in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

In Pakistani legal practice, advocate is the formally enrolled professional under the Pakistan Bar Council Act 1973, entitled to appear before courts. Lawyer is a broader term that may include legal consultants who do not appear before courts. The Pak Legal Desk Directory lists enrolled advocates.

Question 8

Can I book a lawyer consultation through the platform?

Accepted Answer

Yes. From an advocate profile, you can request a consultation. The request is routed to the advocate, who confirms the schedule and fee. Payment is handled directly with the advocate unless you use the platform payment flow.

Question 9

Which cities in Pakistan are covered by the directory?

Accepted Answer

Coverage includes Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, and other cities. Coverage expands as new advocates complete verification.

Question 10

How do I check whether a lawyer is enrolled with a bar council?

Accepted Answer

Ask the advocate for their bar council enrolment number. You can verify enrolment with the relevant provincial bar council or the Pakistan Bar Council. The Pak Legal Desk Directory displays the bar council for each verified advocate.

Lawyer Directory

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Sarfraz Ali Mangi

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Mudassirah soomro

Muhammad Hanzala

Suleman Shah

imrandero

Kaleem Ullah

Shah Hilal Khan