About Jonathan Wong
Principal Lawyer at Tembusu Law, with more than 20 years of experience in Criminal Defence and Family Law.
About
Professional Credibility
Jonathan Wong
Founder & Principal Lawyer
Jonathan is the Founder and Principal Lawyer of Tembusu Law. He is also the founder of LawGuide Singapore, a prominent legaltech startup which successfully created and launched Singapore's first legal chatbot in 2017.
He has a broad and varied general practice dealing with both contentious and non-contentious areas of law. He was formerly a Prosecutor in the Attorney-General's Chambers and the Ministry of Manpower, and he is experienced in civil and Criminal litigation and dispute resolution matters, having represented clients for a diversity of cases at all levels of the Singapore Courts and also participated in proceedings conducted under the Arbitration Rules of the International Court of Arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce Centre (ICC).
Experience
- 20+ Years in Criminal Defence
- 20+ Years in Family Law
- Appellate Court Advocacy
Expertise
Experience & Expertise
Jonathan's legal career is marked by a broad and varied practice, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious areas of law. His experience includes:
Criminal Defence
Formerly a Prosecutor in the Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Ministry of Manpower, he possesses a deep understanding of Criminal law.
Family Law & Divorce
Advising and representing clients in Divorce, child custody, maintenance and the division of matrimonial assets.
Civil and Regulatory Litigation
Representing a diverse range of clients in complex legal matters.
Corporate & Commercial Law
Advising startups, family offices, and investment holding companies on a variety of corporate and commercial transactions.
Credentials
Credentials & Achievements
Qualifications
Pro Bono Work
Jonathan is a strong advocate for pro bono work and has volunteered his time and expertise with various organisations, including:
- Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS), The Law Society of Singapore
- The Community Legal Clinic, The Law Society of Singapore
- Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences (LASCO), Supreme Court of Singapore
- Panel of Pro Bono Lawyers, Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)
- Volunteer Mediator, Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE)
- Member, Consumer Law Review Committee, Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE)
Our Philosophy
The Tembusu Approach
“We founded Tembusu Law because we wanted honest, effective legal services and advice that delivers. After all, you shouldn’t have to choose between what works and what’s good for you.
We do what’s right for you, and right by you.”
– Jonathan Wong
In The News
Case Studies
Highly-Paid Wife Wins Larger Share of Marital Assets as Judges Deem Her Marriage to Be Dual-Income
Jailed: Man Tasered by Police Twice After Walking on Busy Road Near Esplanade
4 Days' Jail for Former Pre-School Teacher Who Kicked and Bruised Pupil's Shin
Woman Pocketed Condo Fees of $89,000, Claims Owed Salary
Jail for Student Mastermind of Scam Involving 147 Victims Who Were Duped of Over $360k
Maid Abuse: Appeal Dismissed for Woman Who Made Helper Drink Toilet Bowl Water
What Our Clients Say
I want to express my sincere gratitude for the invaluable advice and support your firm has provided regarding my case. Your expertise and attention to detail have made a significant difference in my understanding of the complexities involved. I truly appreciate the time and effort you dedicated to addressing my concerns, and I feel much more confident moving forward thanks to your guidance. Thank you for being such a reliable partner during this challenging time.
Was just surfing for free legal advice and out pops a message from Tembusu Law LLC. Got an immediate whats app text from Jonathan, which was very impressive. I didn't expect someone to contact me in such a short time for free advice. Jonathan asked a few questions about my case and I feedback to him whatever was relevant. After a few days, Jonathan gave me a legal firm contact that is suitable to handle my case. In fact, he said to just wait for the legal firm to call me. He mentioned short consultation should be free and fees will only apply once the lawyer thinks I have a good case to put up.
Fantastic service and an organization with a big heart. A big shout out to Jonathan who helped me so much in emotional support as well as good useful advise. Jonathan went out of his way to check-in with me and cared for our family. Highly recommended!
Received excellent and prompt service from Jonathan. He was very helpful in guiding me to available resources and followed up consistently. Thank you Jonathan.
I reached out to Jonathan seeking for advice and he was helpful and incredibly detailed. He even followed up on my case and took a call on Sunday to go through my case with me.
I was very impressed with the attentiveness to detail and the comprehensive approach to address my concerns. Jonathan shows a genuine desire to help people with legal issues, he is professional, empathetic and respectful. I would certainly recommend him.
Had a free consultation on Divorce matter and child matters with Jonathan and thank you for his precious time. Came direct to the point and provided some useful suggestions for my necessary action. Highly recommended to approach his service if needed to as i am sure he will be able to tap on his expertise for any family law matters.
Jonathan was prompt in his reply, requested as much info as possible for his review so that he could offer appropriate advice. His approach was transparent and he was not pushy at all. He gave me the option to think it over before I actually decide whether to engage his service. Thank you very much, Jonathan, for being so understanding.
