Attorneys Specializing in Family Law, Divorce and Custody Issues

The attorneys listed here have all expressed a specific desire and ability to serve foreign clients in child custody cases.

DISCLAIMER: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan assume no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list on professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability are provided directly by the lawyers. You may receive additional information about the individuals by contacting the local bar association or the local licensing authorities.

IKEDA, Ayako
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Marunouchi Park Building, 2-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8222
Tel: (03) 6212-8301
Fax: (03) 6212-8201
Web site: http://www.mhmjapan.com/en

Tokyo University, LL.B., 1982; University of London, LL.M., 1985; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., 1991. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1984; New York, 1991.

IKEDA, Takashi
Takashi IKEDA Law Office, LPC, 2F Kamitani Building, 10-19 Nishitenma 4-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
Tel: (06) 6311-1500
Fax: (06)6311-1533
Web site: http://www.t-ikeda.com
Email: takashi@t-ideda.com

Waseda University, B.A., 1984; Kobe University, M.A. 2000; Oxford University, St. Catherine's College, 1994; Kobe University Doctor's degree - International Economic Law., 2006; University of Cambridge, St Edmund’s College LL.M, 2008. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1984.

KAMIYAMA, Masako
Sakuragaoka Law Office, Nimoniya Bldg. 2F, 18-4 Sakuragoaka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0031
Tel: (03) 3780-0991
Fax: (03) 3780-0992
Web site: http://www.sakuragaoka.gr.jp
Email: kamiyama@sakuragaoka.gr.jp

International Christian University. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2005.

KURODA, Ai
Kuboi and Partners Law Office, Osaka Nakanoshima Bldg. 4F, 2-2-2 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
Tel: (06) 6222-5255
Fax: (06) 6222-5200
Web site: http://www.kuboi-law.gr.jp
Email: a-kuroda@kuboi-law.gr.jp

Kwansei Gakuin University, LL.B., 1989, Oklahoma City U., J.D., 2006. Japan Bar, Admitted, 1995; State of New York Bar Association, 2007.

KUROSU, Masahiro
Okabayashi LPC, Shinjuku-tsuji Building 8F, 2-10-4 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0053
Tel: (03) 5333-2355
Fax: (03) 5333-2455
Web site: http://www.okabayashi-lo.com
Email: mku@okabayashi-lo.com

Keio University(English Literature); Sophia Law School, J.D. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2008.

MATSUDA, Kenichi
Kenichi Matsuda Law Office, 5-3-20 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
Tel: (03) 5405-2292
Fax: (03) 5405-2293
Web site: http://homepage3.nifty.com/kenichi-matsuda-law
Email: kmatsuda.law@mbi.nifty.com

Tokyo University (Law). Admitted Bar, Japan, 2003.

MOCHIZUKI, Akifumi
Atsumi Toshiyuki Law Office, Hamamatsu Aoirokaikan 4F, 2-10-1 Chuo, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken 430-0929
Tel: (053) 453-1034
Fax: (053) 452-7144
Email: a-mochiz@ia2.itkeeper.ne.jp

Sophia University (Department of International Legal Studies); Nagoya University Law School. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2010.

NAKAMURA, Tamiko
Lybra Law Office, 2-2-2 Nakashima Chuo, Oita-shi, Oita Prefecture 870-0049
Tel: (097)538-7720
Fax: (097)538-7730
Email: lybra@triton.ocn.ne.jp

Kyoto University, March 1996, L.L.B. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2001

OTANI, Mikiko
Toranomon Law & Economic Offices, Toranomon Hoso Bldg. 9F, 1-20-3 Nishi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003
Tel: (03) 5501-2090
Fax: (03) 5501-2080
Web site: http://otanilawoffices.com

LL.B.(International Legal Studies), Sophia University, Tokyo, 1987. M.I.A. (Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs), Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, New York, 1998. LL.M. (International Law), University of Tokyo Graduate School for Law and Politics, Tokyo, 2003. Admitted Bar, Japan, 1990.

SHIBAIKE, Toshiteru
Hokkaido Hibiki Law Office, Sapporo North Plaza 8F, 2-2, Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0001
Tel: (011) 218-0111
Fax: (011) 218-0115
E-mail: shibaike.law@gmail.com

University of Essex, UK, LL.M.; University of Tokyo, LL.B. Admitted Bar, Japan.

TABATA, Chisa
Partners Law Office, 4F T&T Building, 3-36-7 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0005
Tel: (03) 5911-3216
Fax: (03) 5911-3217
Web site: http://p-law.jp
Email: tabata@p-law.jp

Sophia University, LL.B., 1989; Keio Law School, J.D., 2010; Legal Apprentice-Supreme Court November 2010 – December 2011. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2011.

TANASE, Takao
Tanase Law Office, #801 Shinjuku Seven Bldg., 8-1, Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
Tel: (03) 5919-7501
Fax: (03) 5919-7502
Web site: http://law-t.jp

Tokyo University, Department of Law, LL.B., 1967; Harvard University, Sociology, Ph.D., 1974. Professor at Department of Law, Kyoto University and Law School, Chuo University. Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School. Admitted Bar, Japan, 2008.

UCHIYAMA, Yuki
Ohmizu & Partners, R Bldg. 7F, 5-9-3 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
Tel: (06) 6311-0577
Fax: (06) 6311-3978
Web site: http://www.ohmizu-law.com/
Email: uchiyama@ohmizu-law.com

Doshisha University, 1983; Japan Bar, Admitted, 1997.

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