वकील नियुक्त करना

You use this when you are dealing with contracts, court cases, or property deals. You simply place the person or the role before the phrase. For example, मैंने एक वकील नियुक्त किया है (I have hired a lawyer). It works just like any other verb in Hindi. You can change the tense easily to suit your story. Just remember that नियुक्त करना is the 'doing' part.

Use this in any situation involving the law. It could be for a happy reason like buying a new house. It could be for a stressful reason like a court summons. If you are in a business meeting, this phrase makes you sound professional and prepared. It is also common in news reports or formal discussions about justice. If you want to sound like you know your rights, this is your phrase.

Don't use this for casual advice from a friend who happens to be a lawyer. If you are just 'consulting' them over coffee, use सलाह लेना instead. Using नियुक्त करना for a casual chat sounds like you are trying to serve them a lawsuit! Also, avoid it for non-professional help. You wouldn't 'appoint' a friend to help you move furniture. It is strictly for formal, professional roles.

In India, the legal system can be quite complex and slow. Because of this, 'appointing a lawyer' is seen as a very serious step. People often try to settle things through family elders first. When someone says they have 'appointed a lawyer,' it usually means the situation has become serious. It is a sign that the 'informal' stage of the problem is over. Lawyers in India are often called 'Vakeel Sahab' out of respect.

You might hear वकील करना in everyday street Hindi. It is shorter and less formal. In very high-level legal Hindi, you might hear अधिवक्ता की नियुक्ति. But for 95% of your life, वकील नियुक्त करना is the perfect middle ground. It is polite, clear, and makes you sound educated. If you are feeling lazy, just say वकील हायर करना (hiring a lawyer), which is common in Hinglish!