Shuji Tonogai is an English-speaking international lawyer specializing in nternational divorces, family issues involving foreigners, labor disputes, criminal cases, and visa/residency matters.

Areas of Expertise

• International Divorce
• Visa & Residency Status
• International Inheritance
• International Criminal Cases

Common Inquiries

• Overstayed visa duration.
• Wish to stay in Japan because my child has adapted here; seeking special residency permission.
• Want to change from a student visa to a work visa upon getting a job.
• Want to apply for permanent residency or naturalization in Japan.
• My spouse has been detained by the immigration bureau.
• I work for a Japanese company but was dismissed without clear reasons.
• I work in a Japanese company and have issues with my employment contract.
• I want to divorce my Japanese spouse; what happens to my residency status?
• I got arrested and can't communicate at all; I'm anxious about what will happen next.

Key Focus Areas

• All sorts of troubles faced by foreigners in Japan (traffic accidents, divorce, inheritance, etc.)
• Support for residency applications
• Other legal issues surrounding foreigners

Features

• Provides consultations in English and also offers sessions through chat or video calls.
• Offers fee structures without any upfront payment to make it easier for clients. Utilization of Legal Aid and Japan Federation of Bar Associations' designated assistance is also possible.