If you are a foreigner in Korea facing a legal problem — a police investigation, a visa issue, a divorce, an unpaid deposit, or a workplace dispute — Attorney Doyun Lee consults with you directly in English.
Finding a lawyer in Korea who actually communicates in English is the first hurdle most foreigners hit. Many firms advertise "English service" but rely heavily on interpretation, which can blur the details that matter most in a legal strategy.
Attorney Doyun Lee is a Korean Bar Association–certified criminal law specialist who consults with foreign clients directly in English (and Chinese). Cases can be handled entirely remotely: after your first email, the retainer is signed electronically and work begins — no office visit required, anywhere in Korea.
Expats, English teachers, international students, tourists, business travelers, and long-term foreign residents. Whether you are the accused in a criminal case or the victim filing a complaint, the same principle applies: what you say and do in the first days often shapes the outcome more than anything that happens later.
For foreign nationals, a legal problem rarely stays in one lane. A criminal charge can affect your visa. A divorce can affect your residency. An unpaid wage claim can overlap with your work visa. These issues have to be handled together, not one office at a time.
Criminal defense and police/prosecutor investigations (sexual offenses, DUI, drug allegations, fraud, assault). International divorce, child custody, and property division. Immigration and visa problems, including denials, change of status, and travel bans. Labor and employment disputes, including unpaid wages and hagwon contract problems. Jeonse and monthly (wolse) lease deposit recovery and rental disputes. Civil litigation and debt collection.
Legal terms rarely survive a casual translation. The difference between "deferred prosecution" and "no suspicion," or between an "arrest warrant" and a "summons," changes what you should do next. An interpreter can translate words, but cannot build your defense or spot which facts are decisive.
Speaking with your lawyer directly means your account is captured accurately, the procedure is explained in a language you understand, and your statement strategy is built with you — not around you.
Results reflect individual cases and do not guarantee the outcome of any similar matter.
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Yes. Attorney Doyun Lee consults foreign clients directly in English and Chinese. Email dylee@newlawyer.co.kr for a case assessment.
Yes. After an initial email, the retainer is signed electronically and proceedings begin immediately. Cases are handled across all Korean jurisdictions nationwide, with no office visit required.
Fees depend on the case type and stage. A consultation clarifies the likely scope and cost before you commit, and remote handling avoids travel expenses. Fees are explained directly in English.
Do not give a statement before consulting a lawyer. You have the right to counsel during questioning, and an interpreter alone is not a substitute for a defense strategy. Contact a lawyer first — for foreigners a criminal case can also affect visa and travel.
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KBA-certified · English consultation · English/Chinese email · remote retainer nationwide
A brief initial email describing your matter is free. Detailed legal advice or evidence review is a paid advisory service (KRW 550,000). Email is available in English and Chinese.
Use the consultation chat on this website to submit your case summary, contact details, and preferred consultation time. Attorney Doyun Lee will contact you using the information you provide.
Phone consultation in English: 30 minutes, KRW 110,000. In-person consultation in English: 30 minutes, KRW 550,000.
The consultation fee is waived if you retain Attorney Doyun Lee for the matter.
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