Guide
Do I need a lawyer?
Plain answers to common legal problems in Pakistan, and whether you need a lawyer.
Start from what happened
Two questions. We will take you to the right guide.
What the labels mean
- You can handle this yourself
- You can start this on your own. The steps below show how.
- A lawyer is recommended
- You can prepare on your own, but a lawyer will improve your chances.
- Get a lawyer now
- Time matters here. Contact a lawyer today.
Question 1 of 2
What is it about?
All topics
Grouped by where the problem sits. Each guide says what the law is, what to do first, and whether you need a lawyer.
Marriage and family
Police and arrest
Property, rent and money
- Landlord and tenant disputesMy landlord or tenant: rent, eviction or the security depositA lawyer is recommended
- Bounced chequeA cheque someone gave me has bouncedA lawyer is recommended
- Inheritance and transferring a deceased person's propertySomeone in the family has died: inheritance, land or bank accountsYou can handle this yourself
Job and workplace
Online and phone
Tax and government offices
General information, not legal advice. Checked against public sources in 2026. Laws and procedures change, and local practice differs between districts.