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Lawyers in Bali: what to know before you hire
A guide by LawzanaOfficial sources checked 29 October 2026.
An advokat can provide legal advice and represent, assist or defend clients. Decide whether you need advice, help with an agreement or representation before choosing whom to instruct.
This guide covers law and procedure in Indonesia.
- Advocate credentials
- Appointment and oath
- Ask for the appointment decision and High Court oath record. [1]
- Funded legal aid
- Free if eligible
- For poor people or groups unable to meet basic needs adequately and independently. [3]
When a lawyer can help
Land, villa and lease agreements
You plan to buy, lease or transfer property and want the rights and paperwork checked.
Review the proposed rights and agreement before you sign or pay. [4] [1]
Handled by:
Arrange land-certificate checks through a Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah (PPAT), an authorised land-deed official.
Lawyer recommended
Business setup and operating permits
You are starting a business or checking the permits needed for its activities.
Review the business arrangements and help connect the planned activities with the licensing application. [5] [1]
Handled by:
Check the business risk level that determines its permits and obligations.
Lawyer optional
Visas and stay permits
You need help with a stay-permit extension or an immigration problem.
Explain the application or allegation and help prepare your response and supporting records. [6] [1]
Handled by:
Use evisa.imigrasi.go.id to create a guarantor account.
Lawyer optional
Divorce and arrangements for children
You are considering divorce or need help addressing maintenance and care of children.
Prepare the divorce case and requests concerning maintenance, children and shared property. [7]
Handled by:
Divorce proceedings go to the competent Pengadilan Agama for Muslims or Pengadilan Negeri for other religions.
Lawyer recommended
Workplace disputes
You and your employer disagree about an employment matter.
Prepare your position, assist with negotiations and help pursue an unresolved claim. [8] [1]
Handled by:
Start with direct negotiations between worker and employer, then seek labour mediation if those talks fail.
Lawyer recommended
Police questioning and criminal allegations
You are called for questioning, arrested or accused of an offence.
Explain the allegation, accompany questioning and prepare the defence. [9]
Handled by:
Contact the police or other investigating authority handling the case through your advocate.
Lawyer recommended
Before you hire a lawyer
Questions to ask
- What experience do you have with matters like mine?
- Who would personally handle my matter?
- How would you explain the available options and risks?
- How often would we communicate, and in which language?
- Are you available to deal with the dates I have listed?
- Can we meet in person or by video?
What to bring
- A short timeline and a list of questions.
- Copies of relevant agreements, receipts and correspondence.
- Any notices, summonses or case papers you want to discuss.
- Identity, property, company or family records relevant to your questions.
- A list of the outcomes you would like to explore.
Check your lawyer's registration with PERADI advocate directory. [12]
Costs and free help
Official charges and free public services
- Legal aid under Law No. 16 of 2011
- Free for eligible recipients
- For poor individuals or groups unable to meet basic needs adequately and independently. It covers civil, criminal and state administrative matters, both in and out of court. Apply through an accredited provider. [3]
Questions about lawyer charges
- Is there a charge for the first consultation?
- How will you calculate fees, and when would payments be due?
- What work, taxes and expenses would the quote include?
- Can you provide a written quote and explain how additional work would be approved?
Choose and instruct an advocate
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Define the help you want
Give a brief account of the issue and the outcome you want. Decide whether you are seeking advice, help preparing an agreement or someone to represent you. [1]
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Check the named advocate's credentials
Ask for the advocate's appointment decision and High Court oath record. Compare the name on those records with the person who will handle your matter. [1]
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Consider funded legal aid
Poor people or groups unable to meet basic needs adequately and independently may apply. [3]
Accept/reject within 3 working days once declared complete
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Agree the work and payment terms
Record the agreed work, fee basis, expenses and payment stages in writing before giving authority. Ask for separate approval before work outside that scope begins. [1]
Official and free help
Tabanan District Court legal-aid desk
Legal consultations and help preparing court documents through Posbakum, the court legal-aid desk.
Sources: [10]
Online Single Submission (OSS)
Information on the Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB), the official identity for starting or running a business in Indonesia.
Sources: [5]
Sources (13)
- UU Nomor 18 Tahun 2003 ↩ peraturan.bpk.go.id
- Pengacara | Direktorat Jenderal Pajak ↩ www.pajak.go.id
- UU 16 Tahun 2011 ↩ peraturan.bpk.go.id
- Petunjuk Teknis Nomor 5 Tahun 2021 tentang Juknis Layanan Informasi Pertanahan dan Ruang Secara… ↩ jdih.atrbpn.go.id
- OSS RBA - Sistem Perizinan Berusaha Terintegrasi Secara Elektronik ↩ oss.go.id
- Layanan WNA - Kantor Imigrasi Ngurah Rai ↩ ngurahrai.imigrasi.go.id
- PP NO 9 TH 1975 ↩ peraturan.bpk.go.id
- Kegiatan Penguatan Teknik Penyelesaian Perselisihan Hubungan Industrial Di Perusahaan Swasta ↩ disnakeresdm.baliprov.go.id
- UU 20/2025 — Undang-Undang Nomor 20 Tahun 2025 ↩ api-law.crpg.info
- Pos Bantuan Hukum Posbakum - Pengadilan Negeri Tabanan ↩ pn-tabanan.go.id
- UPTD Pengembangan dan Integrasi Layanan Digital ↩ pelita.baliprov.go.id
- Direktori Advokat — PERADI Digital 2.0 ↩ simpul.peradi.id
- e Court Mahkamah Agung RI | Electronics Justice System ↩ ecourt.mahkamahagung.go.id
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This is general information, not legal advice; check current laws, fees and procedures with a lawyer or the relevant official body.
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