Mohammad Mashaal

Professional Summary

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Experienced Sharia Lawyer with over 20 years of continuous legal practice before Sharia Courts in Jordan. Specialized in family law, personal status cases, legal consultations, and court representation. Former Head of Sharia Legal Advocacy Department at the Legal Aid Organization affiliated with UNHCR. Frequently appointed by Jordanian Sharia Courts as a family expert in personal status disputes.

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Education:

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Applied Science University - Jordan
Graduated: 2002

Licenses & Professional Qualifications
Licensed Sharia Lawyer - Jordan (since 2005)
Authorized to practice before all Sharia Courts in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

 

Professional Experience
Sharia Lawyer - Private Practice
Jordan | 2005 - Present
- Representation before all levels of Sharia Courts
Handling family and personal status cases, including marriage, divorce, alimony, custody,
inheritance, and guardianship
- Providing specialized legal consultations and drafting pleadings
- Court attendance and case management for complex family disputes
- Appointed by courts as an expert in multiple family law cases

Head of Sharia Legal Advocacy Department
Legal Aid Organization - UNHCR
2009-2011
- Led the Sharia litigation department, providing legal aid services to refugees
- Supervised lawyers and managed family law cases before Sharia Courts
- Provided legal guidance, training, and strategic oversight
- Coordinated with judicial authorities and international organizations

 

Areas of Expertise
- Family and Personal Status Law
- Marriage, Divorce, Alimony, and Custody Cases
-Inheritance and Guardianship

- Sharia Court Litigation
- Legal Consultations and Case Strategy
- Court-Appointed Expert Opinions

 

Languages
Arabic: Native

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Professional Status
Actively practicing before Sharia Courts in Jordan since 2005 to present.

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