Early Release vs Bail One of the most common questions we receive from foreigners who have been arrested or detained, and from their...

The worst has happened, you have been arrested in Japan, and you are panicking. You may not speak Japanese; you may have little idea of...

How much does it cost if I retain a criminal defense lawyer in Japan? What is the point of retaining you? These are the most frequently...

“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

Hi, this is Rie. I am a Japanese lawyer working in Tokyo. I am also admitted to practice at the NY bar. My main areas of practice are...