English-Speaking Criminal Lawyers in Japan

English-speaking criminal defence lawyers in Japan

This page lists law firms in Japan that handle criminal cases and show signs of working in English. Use the map and the list to find a firm near you, narrow the search by area, and open a firm's page to see its languages, contact details and website. It is a starting point for foreign residents, and for their families and friends, when someone needs a criminal lawyer who can work in English.

What a criminal defence lawyer can help with

• Advice and representation after an arrest
• Preparing for police questioning
• Release from detention and bail
• Representation at trial
• Settlements with victims
• Traffic offences
• How a criminal case may affect your visa

Before you contact a firm

• Ask whether you can work with them fully in English, including calls, emails and documents
• Ask how they charge for a first consultation, and how fees are worked out after that
• Ask whether they offer consultations online or by phone if you cannot visit the office
• Ask how quickly they can visit someone who is being held, and whether they can bring an interpreter
• Note the person's full name, nationality and date of birth, and where they are being held

How our listings work

Every firm in this directory is registered with a Japanese bar association, and our list is built from the bar association's registry. We include the firms that show signs of offering their services in English. kitsunagu is a directory, not a referral service: we do not recommend one firm over another, so check the details directly with the firm before you decide.

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