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Biography

Retired Judge Dr. Mohammed Al-Mahlawi

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Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Private Law (Commercial Law)

    (2011)

  • Master's Degree in Private Law

    (2007)

  • Diploma in Judicial Sciences

    Judicial Institute (1993) - Ranked First

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

    University of Baghdad (1986-1987)

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Judicial Career

  • Head of the Appellate Body in Karkh (2017 - 2026).
  • Vice President of Baghdad Court of Appeals (2012).
  • Judge of Adhamiya First Instance Court (2014).
  • Judge of Sadr City First Instance Court (2014).
  • Presiding Judge of Rusafa First Instance Court (2010).
  • Judge of Karrada First Instance Court (2008).
  • Judge of Al-Zuhour First Instance Court (2001).
  • Judge of Al-Bayaa First Instance Court (2000).
  • Judge of Kadhimiya First Instance Court (1994 & 1999).
  • Investigating Judge of Baghdad Al-Jadida (1999).
  • Investigating Judge of Sadr City (1998).
  • Investigating Judge of Karkh (1996).
  • Appointed Judge by Republican Decree No. 58 of 1994.
  • Practiced Law and Military Legal Services (1988 - 1991).
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Research & Publications

Key Legal Studies

  • Appeal in the Interest of Law – Ministry of Justice (1993).
  • Third-Party Joinder in Civil Suits (1995).
  • Creditor Rights in Debtor Insolvency (1996).
  • Moral Damage Compensation in Civil Liability (2002).
  • Legal Status of Women in Modern Iraq.
  • Legal Violations of Human Rights (2006).
  • Federal Supreme Court Law Studies (2007).
  • High Iraqi Criminal Court Law No. 10 of 2005.
  • Studies on the Iraqi Constitution and Emergency Law.
  • Compensation Clauses in Tort Liability – Comparative Law (2008).
  • Damage in Jurisprudence and Legislation – Tikrit University.
  • Imitation Aspects in Trademarks – Judiciary Journal.
  • International Commercial Arbitration Standards (2011).

Published Books

Book: Tort Liability

Published in Baghdad (2008)

Book: Trademarks

Published in Baghdad (2010)

Drafted multiple legal studies for the Iraqi Council of Representatives and specialized legal articles in local press.
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Academic Activity & Recognition

Lecturer at the Iraqi Judicial Institute
Supervising promotion research for sitting judges
Received multiple Letters of Appreciation during judicial tenure
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Media Appearances

Legal Files: Retrial Procedures

Al-Iraqiya News Channel

Real Estate Property Rights in Iraq

Specialized TV Interview

Analysis of the General Amnesty Law

Legal In-depth Analysis

Personal Status Law: Article 57

Legal Opinion Program