Rie Nishida
- Nov 10, 2020
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Shinjuku International
Law Firm
Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Lawyer in Tokyo, Japan
My name is Rie Nishida, an English-speaking Japanese lawyer in Tokyo.
I am admitted to practice law in Japan and NY.
I opened Shinjuku International Law Firm near Shinjuku-Gyoen National Garden in 2021 in hope of serving people from all over the world.
My special focus is in criminal defense and litigation.
If you are looking for an English-speaking Criminal Defense or Civil Litigation lawyer in Japan, I am here for you.
Admitted as a Japanese bengoshi (lawyer) in 2012.Member of the Tokyo Bar Association and the New York Bar. Educated at Hitotsubashi University (JD, 2011), the Legal Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan (2012) , UC Berkeley (Visiting Fellow from Japan Federation of Bar Association, 2015) and University of Texas School of Law at Austin (LL.M., 2016)
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Should I talk to the police before I consult a lawyer?
Absolutely not, even if you believe you are innocent and have nothing to hide. It is very important to consult an experienced criminal defense attorney before speaking to the police. Going in without an attorney can only put you at a disadvantage, therefore you should never do it.
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How much does it cost to retain a criminal defense lawyer?
It varies. The fee for each case depends on the amount of work required and the complexity of the work. A first time shoplifting case will have a very different fee than a murder case, for example. To discuss your individual case, please give me a call. If you are contacting me on behalf of someone arrested or detained already, I can provide the fee estimate after seeing him or her at a police station or detention center at 22,000 yen (220 USD).
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I have already retained an attorney or have an government appointed attorney, may I still contact you for consultation?
Yes. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the current situation or representation, I am happy to help you.
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I have a legal matter but it is not related to criminal case or civil litigation, can you still help me?
I would be happy to help you. If it turns out that the matter is outside of my areas of expertise, I will do my best to find other Japanese lawyer to help you if you like.
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Shinjuku International Law Firm（Keiwa Bldg. 8F, 4-28-15, Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan）
Tel: +815055324059
Fax:+81367337812
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