Criminal Defense (Corporate & Individual)

As society becomes increasingly specialized, criminal cases in Korea have grown significantly more complex. A strategic and systematic defense strategy is crucial from the very initial stages of an investigation through to the trial to ensure the best possible outcome.

Law Firm SIWOO is comprised of attorneys with extensive practical experience in the Korean judicial system. We provide comprehensive legal services covering not only general criminal matters but also complex white-collar crimes and corporate liabilities. We support clients through every stage, from pre-incident risk management to active defense during police/prosecution investigations and final court judgments.

Practice Areas

Criminal Complaints & Accusations: Drafting and filing criminal complaints and petitions; legal representation and attendance during police and prosecution investigations for victims.

Investigation Defense: Full defense of suspects during the investigation phase, including the submission of attorney opinions and attendance at interrogations by police and prosecutors.

Objections to Non-Referral: Legal representation for filing objections against police decisions not to refer cases to the prosecution.

Appeals against Non-Indictment: Representation in appeals and applications for adjudication regarding prosecutorial non-indictment decisions.

Constitutional Complaints: Filing constitutional complaints to challenge decisions such as the suspension of indictment.

Warrant Reviews: Representation in Warrant Substantive Reviews (pre-arrest interrogation) and Reviews of the Legality of Confinement (Habeas Corpus).

Bail Applications: Management of legal procedures for requesting release on bail.

Trial Defense: Comprehensive legal defense for defendants during formal court trials.

Corporate Criminal Advisory: Strategic advisory services regarding corporate criminal liability, embezzlement, breach of trust, and white-collar crime prevention.