“How much does it cost to retain a criminal defense lawyer in Japan?" This is the most frequently asked question from prospective clients. The simple and easiest answer for lawyers is "it depends”. It is hard to generally estimate the cost of the defense fee, since it depends on a variety of factors such as; what phase of criminal justice system you are in (Investigation Phase or Trial Phase), what current or possible charge there is, whether you are in custody or not, whethe
