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Facing criminal proceedings in a foreign country is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can encounter. Whether you are a victim seeking justice or a suspect navigating an unfamiliar legal system, SUGAR SQUARE 's criminal defense team provides comprehensive, English-language support at every stage — from the moment of investigation through final verdict. We have extensive experience representing foreign nationals in Korea's criminal justice system, ensuring your rights are fully protected regardless of language or cultural barriers.
What You Need to Know Korea's criminal justice process can move fast and feel opaque to those unfamiliar with it.
Here is how we help:

- Emergency legal consultation from the moment of arrest or summons
- Accompaniment during police and prosecution interviews — you are never alone in the room
- Review and challenge of interrogation records (피의자 신문조서) before signing
- Defense strategy established before your first interview

- Arrest warrant review hearings (영장실질심사) — challenging detention before it begins
- Habeas corpus applications (구속적부심사) to secure release after arrest
- Bail applications and procedural support
- Airport arrest response — rapid legal intervention to prevent detention or deportation

- Full representation from indictment through verdict
- Evidence gathering, witness preparation, and courtroom defense
- Appeals and Supreme Court filings post-verdict
- Pursuing non-indictment outcomes (기소유예, 기소중지) wherever possible

- Criminal complaint (고소장) drafting and filing
- Pre-filing assessment of legal viability
- Monitoring of investigation progress on your behalf
- Accompaniment and statement preparation for victim interviews

- Full English-language representation throughout all proceedings
- Guidance on how Korean criminal procedure differs from your home country
- Coordination with immigration authorities to minimize visa and residency impact
- Criminal record management and expungement advisory
- Juvenile case representation for children of foreign residents
![]() | Criminal |
Facing criminal proceedings in a foreign country is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can encounter. Whether you are a victim seeking justice or a suspect navigating an unfamiliar legal system, SUGAR SQUARE 's criminal defense team provides comprehensive, English-language support at every stage — from the moment of investigation through final verdict. We have extensive experience representing foreign nationals in Korea's criminal justice system, ensuring your rights are fully protected regardless of language or cultural barriers.
What You Need to Know Korea's criminal justice process can move fast and feel opaque to those unfamiliar with it.
Here is how we help:

- Emergency legal consultation from the moment of arrest or summons
- Accompaniment during police and prosecution interviews — you are never alone in the room
- Review and challenge of interrogation records (피의자 신문조서) before signing
- Defense strategy established before your first interview

- Full representation from indictment through verdict
- Evidence gathering, witness preparation, and courtroom defense
- Appeals and Supreme Court filings post-verdict
- Pursuing non-indictment outcomes (기소유예, 기소중지) wherever possible

- Full English-language representation throughout all proceedings
- Guidance on how Korean criminal procedure differs from your home country
- Coordination with immigration authorities to minimize visa and residency impact
- Criminal record management and expungement advisory
- Juvenile case representation for children of foreign residents

- Arrest warrant review hearings (영장실질심사) — challenging detention before it begins
- Habeas corpus applications (구속적부심사) to secure release after arrest
- Bail applications and procedural support
- Airport arrest response — rapid legal intervention to prevent detention or deportation

- Criminal complaint (고소장) drafting and filing
- Pre-filing assessment of legal viability
- Monitoring of investigation progress on your behalf
- Accompaniment and statement preparation for victim interviews
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