Criminal Defense

Facing a criminal investigation or charge in Korea is stressful, especially when the process is conducted in a language and system you are not familiar with.

We represent foreign residents at every stage — from an initial police summons through investigation and, where necessary, trial.

Common Situations

• Summoned for police questioning
• Charged with assault or injury
• Accused of drunk driving or refusing a breath test
• Under investigation for fraud

What We Will Tell You Honestly

• Whether the early stage of your case — the police interview, your first written statement — is the stage that decides it. (It usually is.)
• What a realistic outcome looks like for your charge, based on how Korean courts and prosecutors actually handle similar cases.
• When cooperating, settling with the complainant, or fighting the charge each makes sense — and what each path costs.
• How a criminal outcome can affect your stay in Korea — and why that needs to be part of the defense strategy, not an afterthought.