Lawyers in Malta
Find a warranted advocate for advice, a contract, a dispute or a residence application, and check the warrant before you share the details of your case.
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Sciberras Advocates
Law firm in Birkirkara, Malta
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About lawyers in Malta
In Malta a lawyer is usually an advocate: the person who advises you, drafts and reviews contracts and represents you in court. Legal procurators are also warranted and handle certain court work. People sometimes look for a "legal consultant", but giving legal services in Malta needs a warrant. Someone without one can help with business questions, not legal advice.
You need one for a dispute with a landlord, employer, builder or neighbour, a separation, a residence or work permit problem, money you are owed, or a contract you want checked before you sign. A lawyer takes your side. That is the difference from a notary, who publishes deeds and wills as a neutral public officer.
The cost depends on the type of matter, the research and drafting it needs, how many court sittings there are and how long it runs. Court work follows fees set in law, while advice and drafting are often quoted by the hour or as a fixed sum. Ask for an estimate in writing and how billing works as the case moves on.
What you can hire them for
- Dispute with a landlord or tenant
- Employment dispute or dismissal
- Separation, custody and maintenance
- Residence or work permit problem
- Contract review before you sign
- Recovery of money you are owed
- Claim against a contractor for defective work
- Shareholder or partner dispute
- Inheritance dispute between heirs
What to ask before you hire
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Can I have your full name as it appears on the register of advocates?
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Have you handled cases like mine, and which court or tribunal would hear it?
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How do you charge for advice, letters and court sittings, and can I have an estimate in writing?
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What outcomes are realistic, and what could it cost me if I lose?
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Who will handle my file day to day, and how quickly do you reply?
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Is there a way to settle this without going to court?
Good to know in Malta
- Under the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), no one may practise as an advocate, provide legal services in Malta or hold themselves out as providing any legal service without a warrant from the President of Malta and admission to the Register. Doing so is an offence. Source
- The Committee for Advocates and Legal Procurators keeps a Register of warranted advocates, legal procurators and law firms, which is open to public inspection free of charge. Source
- Advocates may not enter into an agreement quotae litis, that is, a fee arrangement giving them a share of what the case wins. Source
- A practising notary may not also hold a warrant as an advocate or legal procurator, so in Malta the two roles are kept apart. Source
Questions
How much does a lawyer cost in Malta?
It depends on the work. A single consultation or a letter is a small job; a court case with many sittings is a large one. Fees for court work are set in the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, while advice and contracts are often quoted by the hour or as a fixed sum. Ask for a written estimate, and what happens to costs if you lose.
How do I check if a lawyer is registered in Malta?
The Committee for Advocates and Legal Procurators keeps a public Register of warranted advocates, legal procurators and law firms, and you can inspect it free of charge. Ask for the lawyer's full name and firm, then check. Giving legal services in Malta without a warrant is an offence, so be wary of anyone who advises you but avoids the question.
Do I need a lawyer for immigration or residence in Malta?
Not always. Many residence and work permit applications are filed by the applicant or the employer. A lawyer helps when an application has been refused, when your situation is unusual, or when you are unsure which route fits. Ask whether they handle these cases often, what they will file for you, and how fees work if you need to appeal.
Can I find a lawyer for a case in Gozo?
Yes. Gozo has its own Court of Magistrates, and lawyers based in Malta also take Gozo cases. If your case will be heard there, or concerns property on the island, ask whether the lawyer appears in Gozo regularly and how travel time is billed. Early advice and document review can usually be done by video call or email.
How many lawyers are there in Malta?
Tminta lists 1 lawyers in Malta right now, and new ones join every month. Each page shows how to contact them.
How do I contact a legal consultant in Malta?
Open a profile and call, message, email or visit their website. You contact them direct, and there are no fees.
Can I see their work before I get in touch?
Yes. Open a profile to see photos of their work, links to their pages and reviews from customers.
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