Finding a Criminal Lawyer in Taiwan?
English-speaking criminal defense for foreign nationals, international clients, and local clients facing criminal proceedings in Taiwan.
Clear English communication. Strategic criminal defense. Direct guidance from a Taiwan attorney experienced in complex and high-stakes litigation.
The decisions you make early can shape the entire case.
Linda Yeh Attorney at Law provides English-speaking criminal defense services in Taiwan for foreign nationals, international clients, and local clients facing police investigations, prosecutor proceedings, detention, criminal trials, and appeals.
Being contacted by the police, receiving a prosecutor's summons, facing criminal accusations, or learning that a family member has been detained can be overwhelming—especially when you are dealing with an unfamiliar legal system in another language.
Taiwan criminal proceedings may involve several stages, and statements, evidence, and procedural decisions made early in the process can later become important to the outcome of the case.
Our role is not simply to appear in court. We help clients understand what is happening, identify the legal and evidentiary issues that matter, assess the risks, and develop a strategy appropriate to the specific circumstances of the case.
We will explain your legal position, the stage of the proceedings, the issues that require attention, and the options available to you in clear English.
Legal representation should not leave you guessing.
For foreign nationals involved in criminal proceedings in Taiwan, communication and understanding the process are often just as important as the legal arguments themselves.
Clear Communication in English
We explain legal issues, procedural developments, risks, and strategic options directly in English so you can understand what is happening and make informed decisions.
Direct Attorney Involvement
Your case strategy is developed with direct attorney involvement, based on the facts, evidence, procedural stage, and your individual circumstances.
Experience With Complex Litigation
Our experience includes serious criminal matters, complex case records, appellate proceedings, and cases involving foreign nationals in Taiwan.
Criminal Legal Services
We represent both defendants and victims and provide assistance throughout different stages of Taiwan criminal proceedings.
Criminal Defense
Defense during criminal investigations and court proceedings, including evidence review, strategy development, hearings, trial preparation, and legal representation.
Police & Prosecutor Questioning
Legal consultation before questioning, preparation of interview strategy, assessment of potential risks, and attorney attendance where appropriate.
Criminal Complaints for Victims
Assistance with identifying potential criminal offenses, organizing evidence, preparing criminal complaints, and representing victims during investigations.
Detention & Attorney Visits
Attorney visits with detained defendants, assessment of the case, defense preparation, and consideration of appropriate procedural remedies relating to detention.
Criminal Pleadings
Preparation of criminal complaints, defense briefs, motions, written submissions, appellate arguments, and other criminal legal documents.
Appeals & Post-Judgment Remedies
Review of judgments, factual findings, evidence, and legal reasoning to identify potential appellate issues and develop an appropriate appellate strategy.
We assist clients at every stage of the case.
The appropriate legal strategy may change depending on where the case currently stands.
Police Investigation
Understand the allegations, potential charges, procedural rights, and immediate risks before making important statements.
Prosecutorial Investigation
Assess the evidence, prepare for questioning, identify legal issues, and develop an appropriate investigation-stage strategy.
Trial
Review the prosecution's allegations and case record, analyze evidence, develop defense arguments, and represent the client in court.
Appeal
Review the original judgment and identify potential errors relating to factual findings, evidence, or application of law.
Imprisonment
A serious criminal case. A fundamentally different outcome.
Attorney Linda Yeh participated in the defense of a major criminal case involving a defendant who had originally been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Following appellate proceedings and retrial, the case ultimately resulted in a final acquittal.
Serious criminal defense requires more than simply appearing in court. It requires careful examination of extensive records, evidence, factual findings, and legal reasoning to identify the issues capable of changing the direction of a case.
Linda Yeh
Linda Yeh represents local and international clients in criminal, civil, family, insurance, and cross-border legal matters in Taiwan.
Her approach combines detailed legal analysis with practical strategy and clear communication, particularly in cases where clients must make important decisions under uncertainty or significant legal pressure.
Criminal Cases in Taiwan
I received a police summons. Should I speak with a lawyer first?
Does receiving a prosecutor's summons mean I have already been charged?
When should I hire a criminal defense lawyer?
I am a foreign national. Can the case be handled in English?
My family member has been detained. Can I contact a lawyer for them?
Can you represent a victim who wants to file a criminal complaint?
Can an unfavorable criminal judgment still be appealed?
You do not need to decide whether to hire a lawyer before understanding your case.
Start with a legal consultation. Tell us what happened, provide the relevant documents or notices, and we will help you understand the current stage of the case, the key legal risks, and the possible next steps.