Matthew Owens​

Admitted to Daini Tokyo Bar Association

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About Ryo
Admitted as a Japanese Bengoshi(lawyer), Ryo is a member of Daini Tokyo Bar Association. He was educated at Chuo University, Waseda University Graduate School of Law(JD), and the Legal Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan.

 

Inspired by the film I Just Didn't Do It, which focuses on wrongful convictions, he aspired to become a lawyer. While studying at Waseda University Graduate School of Law, he participated in a clinical course that allowed him to be involved in criminal cases. His experiences strengthened his desire to specialize in criminal defense, work toward improving issues within criminal procedures related to wrongful convictions, and support individuals accused in criminal cases.

In 2025, he joined Shinjuku International Law Firm.