Legal Counseling for Foreigners

Shinjuku Legal Counseling Center (Daytime) and Kamata Legal Counseling Center (Evening) offer legal consultations for foreign residents and people with international legal problems. Free interpretation services may be available if needed. These centers are jointly run by the Tokyo Bar Association, the Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association, and the Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association.

Appointment required

Please call in advance to make a reservation.
TEL：0570-055-289
Monday to Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.(except national holidays)
※ Services are available in English, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Areas of consultation

We provide consultations on a wide range of legal issues for foreign residents living in Japan, including visa and immigration matters, refugee matters, domestic violence, divorce, inheritance, labor issues, business-related disputes, and criminal matters.