Mumtaz Fatima Advocate

My office is tucked away near the TV Towers in Malakpet, specifically at 16-2-738/e/3/1/a. It’s a bit of a long address to write out, but most people in Saidabad know the area well enough. As an advocate, I spend a lot of my time buried under stacks of files and legal documents. It isn't like what you see on television shows. It’s mostly reading, typing up petitions, and going back and forth to the courts in Hyderabad. The room is usually filled with the sound of the ceiling fan and the occasional horn from the street outside. Clients come in with all sorts of worries, and I try my best to listen and figure out the legal side of things for them. I’ve lived and worked in this part of the city for quite some time now, so I’ve seen the neighborhood change quite a bit. Mumtaz Fatima Advocate is just me and a little bit of help with the filing. Sometimes the paperwork gets a bit overwhelming, especially when deadlines are tight. I don't have a big staff or a shiny glass building. It’s just a practical space where people can come to talk about their legal issues. I try to keep things straightforward and explain the laws without using too many big words that don't make sense to anyone. Each day is a bit different depending on which case is moving forward. It’s a lot of work but someone has to do it.