Our law firm specializes in international cases faced by individuals and small and medium-sized businesses .
In particular, we have handled a large number of cases including international divorce, Hague Convention cases, international inheritance, international litigation, international accidents, and defense of international criminal cases.For many years, we have extensive experience as a leading firm in international cases for individuals. I am.
Our firm handles each major field of international cases, and employs a system in which lawyers with specialized knowledge and experience in each field are primarily in charge of each field. At the same time, in addition to collaboration between fields normally associated with international cases, we also collaborate with other experts, including foreign lawyers, to comprehensively respond to international legal issues. can .
In addition, we are a law firm that handles difficult international cases involving individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises at the same reasonable attorney fees as domestic cases.
Please feel free to contact us if you need legal advice or legal advice regarding international cases in your area or international small and medium-sized business legal matters. Consultation in English is also possible. We also accept consultations from overseas and all over the country.
About Masayuki Honda International Law Office, LPC
Founded in 2002
50 people in their team
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Practice areas
Family
One of the most common areas handled by our office is international divorce between Japanese and foreigners, as well as various legal issues related to international divorce (marriage expenses, child support, custody, visitation, property division, alimony). billing, etc.).
International marriages and international divorces are increasing every year, but international divorces require specialized knowledge and language skills that are different from general divorce cases, such as language issues, international jurisdiction, governing law, and recognition of foreign judgments.・This is a difficult field to deal with because it requires experience.
Our firm has handled many international divorce cases to date, and is able to respond to issues such as those listed above.
Below, we will explain how our office will be involved in the consultation process.
Elder Law
Inheritance procedures when there is an inheritance in a foreign country and a foreigner is the decedent/heir
Creation of will, will execution
Investigation of heirs and inherited assets
inheritance division
Request for reduction of remaining portion
Recently, one of the areas in which our firm's international domestic relations cases have been increasing is international inheritance cases.
In cases where a foreign spouse (family member) passes away in Japan or abroad, or the deceased's assets are located abroad or in a foreign financial institution, a Japanese or foreign national living abroad may inherit the property. In the case of human beings, we handle a variety of cases, including investigation of domestic and overseas inherited property and heirs, procedures for canceling and refunding deposits at financial institutions, discussions with other heirs, mediation on inheritance division, will execution, will preparation, etc. I have resolved legal issues through consultation and representation.
In this field, as in international divorce, international jurisdiction, applicable law, use of foreign languages, and cooperation with foreign lawyers are important, and our firm's many years of experience in foreign affairs and family affairs have been put to good use.
Immigration
Application for various visas/ application for certificate of status of residence
Application for permission to renew/change residence status
Application for special permission to stay
Application for permanent residence permit, naturalization application
Refugee application procedure
Administrative litigation regarding immigration procedures
We can provide consultation on immigration procedures, nationality issues, and introductions to immigration lawyers when applying for visas from the United States and other countries .
If you need to apply, our lawyers are lawyers who have submitted notifications based on the Immigration Control Act Enforcement Regulations, so we can handle visa applications, permanent residence applications, naturalization applications, applications for issuance of certificates of eligibility, and status of residence. You can apply on your behalf for renewals/changes, special permission to stay, refugee application procedures, etc.
In addition to applications, we also handle administrative lawsuits related to immigration procedures that only a lawyer can represent, such as lawsuits to cancel deportation orders.
The issue of residence status is related to all kinds of procedures such as the above-mentioned international lawsuits, international criminal cases, domestic relations cases, labor cases, etc., but our firm provides comprehensive legal solutions that include this point. Because it is possible to do this, in addition to consulting only on immigration procedures, there are also many cases in which we provide consultation related to international cases such as those mentioned above.
In addition, our office also provides advisory services for companies with foreign employees and production companies that employ foreign artists. We also handle procedures such as applying for a certificate of eligibility and changing the status of residence when inviting artists, athletes, and employees.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Application for various visas/ application for certificate of status of residence
Application for permission to renew/change residence status
Application for special permission to stay
Application for permanent residence permit, naturalization application
Refugee application procedure
Administrative litigation regarding immigration procedures
We can provide consultation on immigration procedures, nationality issues, and introductions to immigration lawyers when applying for visas from the United States and other countries .
If you need to apply, our lawyers are lawyers who have submitted notifications based on the Immigration Control Act Enforcement Regulations, so we can handle visa applications, permanent residence applications, naturalization applications, applications for issuance of certificates of eligibility, and status of residence. You can apply on your behalf for renewals/changes, special permission to stay, refugee application procedures, etc.
In addition to applications, we also handle administrative lawsuits related to immigration procedures that only a lawyer can represent, such as lawsuits to cancel deportation orders.
The issue of residence status is related to all kinds of procedures such as the above-mentioned international lawsuits, international criminal cases, domestic relations cases, labor cases, etc., but our firm provides comprehensive legal solutions that include this point. Because it is possible to do this, in addition to consulting only on immigration procedures, there are also many cases in which we provide consultation related to international cases such as those mentioned above.
In addition, our office also provides advisory services for companies with foreign employees and production companies that employ foreign artists. We also handle procedures such as applying for a certificate of eligibility and changing the status of residence when inviting artists, athletes, and employees.
Criminal Defense
Defense by lawyers and former prosecutors with extensive experience in criminal defense for foreigners, as well as lay judge trials.
① A lawyer who is familiar with criminal procedures and has extensive experience in criminal defense for foreigners, as well as a lawyer with 15 years of experience as a prosecutor, will provide prompt and thorough defense services.
To date, we have taken on many criminal cases involving foreigners and international criminal cases that cross national borders, and we have obtained non-prosecution, acquittal, and significantly reduced sentences.
We also handle lay judge trials that began in May 2009.
A lay judge trial requires new pleading techniques that are different from traditional criminal cases, but our office is able to provide high-quality support based on our extensive knowledge.