Advocate Muhammad Essa Shah
- Criminal Law in Peshawar
- Corporate Law in Islamabad
- Criminal Law in Rawalpindi
- Civil Law in Islamabad
- High Court
- July 2025 - August Current
When clients come to me, they usually have*of*problems: something has already gone wrong in court, or they need someone to make sure it never does. I am a Legal Associate at Legal Forum, Islamabad, with hands-on experience across constitutional, criminal, civil, family, FIA narcotics, and service matters before district courts and the Islamabad High Court. I handle the full scope of litigation work like writ petitions, bail applications, legal drafting, case preparation, and courtroom advocacy. Earlier this year, I filed a constitutional petition in the Islamabad High Court challenging a government notification on M-Tag motorcycle registration. The Chief Justice granted interim relief. That result came from careful legal research and knowing exactly which constitutional arguments carry w* before that bench. My academic foundation runs deeper than most practitioners at my stage. I hold a BA LL.B (Hons.) in Shari'ah and Law from International Islamic University Islamabad and am completing an LL.M. in Human Rights Law. That combination is not accidental. A significant portion of my advisory work involves clients whose matters sit at the crossroads of Pakistani statutory law, Islamic jurisprudence, and fundamental rights. I know how to navigate all three. I am also a Student Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. I completed a UGRAD-certified mediation workshop and placed *th among representatives from ** countries at a Teen Mediation International tournament. For clients who want resolution without prolonged litigation, I can offer that too. I was selected from over *,*** applicants for the AMAL Academy Career-Prep Fellowship, a Stanford University-funded programme. That experience sharpened how I communicate complex legal positions to non-lawyers, which matters more than most lawyers admit. If you are looking for a legal advisor who can handle serious matters, communicate clearly, and deliver results so you're at best place, WELCOME !!
Constitutional, criminal, civil, family, FIA, narcotics & service law practitioner. BA LL.B (Hons.) Shari’ah & Law plus LL.M. Human Rights Law scholar
Legal representation, litigation, legal drafting, bail, writ petitions, civil, criminal, family, constitutional, FIA, narcotics and service matters before District Courts and High Courts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi Lahore and Peshawar.
- Contingent Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- English: Spoken and Written
- Urdu: Spoken and Written
- Arabic: Spoken and Written
- Pashto: Spoken and Written
- Career prep-fellow
- Amal Academy
- December **** - March ****
- Selected from over *,*** applicants, I completed the AMAL Academy Career-Prep Fellowship, a Stanford University-funded programme focused on professional development, leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Through ***+ hours of training and practical projects, I strengthened my skills in effective communication, project management, critical thinking, and community engagement. Start international business of Charsadda chappal
- LLM Human Rights Law
- International Islamic University Islamabad
- **** - ****
- Human Rights Law
- BA LLB Hon's Shariah and Law (* years)
- International Islamic University Islamabad
- **** - ****
- Law Moot court competitor, team leadership
- Lifetime Member
- KP Bar Association
- March **** - March Current
- Struggling for justice
- 5th place as outstanding Mediator in Teen Mediation International Tournament
- Teen Mediation International
- 2025
- Mediation Training / Teen Mediation International Tournament Organization: Teen Mediation International (TMI) / AAAA Achievement: Ranked 5th among representatives from 12 countries as an Outstanding Mediator.
- Mediation Training / Teen Mediation International Tournament Organization
- Teen Mediation International (TMI) / AAAA Achievement
- Career prep-fellow
- Amal Academy
- The legal fundamentals of out of school children (View Detail)
- Journal of media horizons
- **-December-****
- Legal Awareness, Human Rights & Advocacy
- Legal & Human Rights Awareness Session
- PJ&RI
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- **-January-****
- Participated in legal awareness and advocacy activities focusing on human rights, access to justice, legal literacy, and contemporary legal issues. Engaged with participants through discussion and presentation of legal concepts in an accessible and practical manner.
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- What is your practice area?
- I'm practicing in criminal, civil, famil, narcotics, writs, service matters and other constitutional cases