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Attorney-on-duty: What is the “toban-bengoshi” system in Japan?
If you are arrested in Japan and need advice from a lawyer, you can specify a particular attorney or ask for the attorney on duty known as “toban-bengoshi”.
The police will call the local bar association to request the duty lawyer to visit the suspect being detained to advise on his rights, his current position and forthcoming procedure. This is conducted free of charge and proves to be of great help to many suspects arrested without notice.
There is however, a drawback to this system that may greatly influence the outcome of a suspect’s case. Not all lawyers on the duty roster are specialized let alone experienced in the criminal defense system and may not necessarily be able to give the best advice. Yes, of course they are fully qualified as attorneys, but just like you would want to look for a reputable doctor when getting a big surgery, it is advisable to look for a reputable criminal defense lawyer to deal with your criminal defense needs.
ATOM Law Firm is a legal office in Japan with headquarters in Tokyo and offices in Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Since our establishment, we have handled ONLY criminal cases and all our attorneys are experienced in criminal defense.
For more information or to ask for representation, visit our main site, or call the number above.
We are a law firm in Japan specializing in criminal defense with offices that can be visited in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka.English speaking staff available weekdays 9am to 6pm (JST/UST+9)
From within Japan: 03-6206-1987
From outside Japan: +81-3-6206-1987
OR e-mail us at info@atombengo.com
For persons facing the above problems
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What you may need is a criminal defense expert. Achieve the following results by consulting with a specialized criminal defense attorney.
- Close your case without a conviction
- Don’t let your school or company know
- Negotiate a settlement on good terms
- Be released early from custody
- Avoid a prison sentence
- Avoid a trial in court
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- ATOM operates around the clock
- Private consultations in closed rooms
- Expert advice from a criminal defense professional
- Consultations for second opinions welcome
- Free consultation for those with family arrested
To those arrested by the police
Time is of the essence
Call us for immediate assistance
To those arrested by the police
Time is of the essence
Call us for immediate assistance
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1Call for an appointment
- Do not make unwarranted decisions
- Consult before police come knocking
- Free consultations available everyday
- Anonymous consultations welcome
2Consult face to face with an attorney
- Strictly confidential consultations
- Anonymous consultations welcome
- Free consultation for family of the arrested
- One off consultations welcome
3Retain us to represent you
- Fee quotes before signing
- Clear fee calculations
- Appropriates reports on case progress
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★Case resolved!
- “My case was closed without a conviction”
- “I was released quickly from custody”
- “The victim forgave me through settlement
- “I returned to work as usual”
- “No one ever found out about my case
To those arrested by the police
Time is of the essence
Call us for immediate assistance
