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Jae Sang Lee

Criminal defense Attorney at New York, NY

5.0   29 reviews
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  • Licensed for 14 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2009
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    Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Joseph Y.
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Very Professional. Highly recommend.
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About Jae

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    70%
    DWI, Larceny, Drugs, Assault, Domestic Violence, Medicaid Fraud, Tax Fraud, Sex offenses, Unlawful Surveillance, Trademark counterfeiting, Prostitution Criminal Contempt, Harassment, Trespass, Possession of a Weapon, and more.

    14 years, 1,200 cases

  2. Immigration
    30%
    Family immigration, removal proceedings, asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, H1B, E3, F-1, L-1 visas, immigrant visas (EB 1,2,3,4), naturalization, DACA

    14 years, 700 cases

I am a former prosecutor who has represented over 1000 clients from all around the world on all types of criminal and immigration matters. 

I treat all of my clients with respect and compassion, and I do not stop working on your case until every possible strategy has been explored, and I have achieved the best possible outcome in your case. You will not get any advice from me that I wouldn't give to a member of my own family. 

I believe in second chances, and that a person should not be judged by his/her worst moment. And as an immigrant myself, I know just how much is at stake in your immigration case. 

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Posted by Joseph Y. | June 27, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
The most trustable lawyer
When I was in charged with A grade in a 3 cases,I was in in almost discouraged After cases happened,I was almost in extremely fear, as the court processing ,my cases was in fog, but Lawyer Lee dismissed the cases clearly
Posted by Chungee | April 21, 2023
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| Consulted Attorney
Very Professional. Highly recommend.
He is not only professional, but also great in counseling. I felt that I was taken good care and comfortable while I was talking to him. He is also proficient in immigration as well, so I highly recommend especially to immigrants like myself.
Posted by M | December 1, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Amazing experience
Mr. Lee was very helpful from the beginning and answered all my questions accordingly, and precisely. I have reached out to at least 10 other attorneys and compared to all of them, he was the best. With his great experience in the field he was able to end my misdemeanor case with the minimum penalty which is ACD, and it couldn’t have gone better. I strongly recommend him to anyone and will recommend this law firm to everyone that I know of. His service and professionalism was 10/10 in the beginning and 100/10 in the end.
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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2022
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One of THE best lawyers
Working with Mr. Lee has been a wonderful, peaceful experience. He always took the time to listen to our concerns and gave us the opportunity to express ourselves. He’s very prompt/responsive with calls, text or emails. He’s VERY sympathetic, competent and patient. I would highly recommend him to any friends or family.
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2022
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Valuable advise in my life.
I can't express how much I appreciate from my heart. Thank you so much. You will understand when you meet this attorney.
Posted by zhoufei | December 19, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
drug case that Jae Lee had represented
Jae Lee had represented me on a serious felony drug case and I ended up with no criminal record.Jae Lee his a very good and nice lawyer that had help me out with the thing that I don't know how to do, he is a very caring lawyer.
Posted by Jamie | May 18, 2018
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Criminal Case
Mr. Jae Lee helped me with my criminal case. Before hiring him, I have consulted with many other lawyers but he has provided me the most confident/comfortable vibe. With Mr. Lee's thorough experiences and knowledge, I was able to get the result that I hoped for (ACD)! I would definitely recommend him for all criminal/immigration issues. Thank you.
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Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2018
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Best Lawyer
I was desperate, frustrated and super worried about my situation before I met Atty Lee. I am a tourist and saddly I was accused for pl 155.25. I was contacting all the possible lawyer that could help me but nobody really got the answers that I wanted due to my case that I am a tourist and have to leave the country before my desk appearance. When I found out about Atty Lee and his solid background in such cases I called him instantly and I got all my answers and took out all my worries and gave me confidence to win this case. He made sure I could go home and see my family without any problem and today I am so happy and can't thank him enough for what he did and won the case. I definitely recommend this Lawyer when you have criminal and immigration problem. One of the best and sincere Lawyer I know. Thank you.
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Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2018
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Super Kind and Helpful
Looked up my case, gave me clear information that my Public Defender hadn’t.
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2018
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Fount not Guilty
About year and a half ago I was arrested and issued a desk appearance ticket which led to an appearance in court where i plead not guilty, I have Never been in this position before and not knowing what to do I was then recommended to consult with Jae Lee. Upon meeting Jae Lee my impressions of Jae Lee was that he was Personable, Professional, Patient and had a confident vibe to him. He answered any and all of my concerns/Questions and was in constant communication Via Text, Email and phone calls. After Several appearances in Count with Jae Lee representing me, i was offered to plead guilty for harassment which we did not accept and went to trial where Jae Lee Defended me with the Facts, Knowledge and with his Vast Experience and I was found Not Guitly on all 3 Charges i faced. I truly cannot thank him enough!
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Posted by John | February 14, 2018
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Great Attorney! Definitely Recommend!!
I hired Jae for litigation related work. He was great! Really responsive and knowledgeable. He was able to quickly and expeditiously resolve my matter for me with a positive outcome! Highly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2018
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Client review
I could not be happier with the services I received from Jae Sang Lee. He's extremely efficient and professional. He was responsive to my phone calls and emails and always available to answer questions.
Posted by Mi | January 13, 2018
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Criminal case
Jae Lee lawyer really helped me with my criminal case. He gave me a trust and confidence when I was consulting with him. He also has an experience and knowledge in his practice. Therefore,I wasn't worry at all because I knew he will dismissed my case to satisfied. I really thankful that finished my case so fast. I strongly recommend Jae Lee as your lawyer!.
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Posted by Jason | September 7, 2017
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Your choice is right with Esq. Jae Lee
Esq. Jae Lee helped my case out with professional tact, constant communication, and friendly personality. I was stuck in a situation where I was innocent on behalf of my own defense. Through Jae's help and connections, we where able to prove my innocence and thus the case was dismissed.
Posted by NKH | August 17, 2017
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Compassionate, Experienced & Professional
Less than 3 months ago, I was arrested & charged with 6 charges including a felony. It was my first time dealing with any kind of criminal legal issue & especially with my green card holder status, I was terrified how would this whole thing affect my life. From our initial meeting & throughout the entire process, Jae was always patience, easy to talk to & responsive. He explained to me what I needed to know & do. Only after 2 court appearances, Jae was able to reduced pretty much every charge & achieved the best result we could ask for. I seriously can't thank Jae enough!
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Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2017
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Consultation Service
Mr. Lee is definitely a professional and responsible lawyer, and I had a quite satisfied consultation with him. I am in the middle of visa status change and it's a bit complicated in my case since there is a disorderly conduct issue involved. To be frankly, I had been concerned too much on my application before meeting with him since I had no idea how to handle everything and my current lawyer handling my case didn't help at all. So I feel really anxious. But after meeting with Mr. Lee, I feel reassured and know what I should do with the application. Mr. Lee is really professional in criminal and immigration law, he answered all my questions in specific detail and offered very professional advice on my case. He is quite approachable, professional and considerate, and he just made you feel that he really wanted to help. Mr. Lee also replied my follow-up questions after the consultation and brought up with further advice as well, clearly and professional. I really appreciate that! Will recommend Mr. Lee to anybody who need help in criminal or immigration area!!
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2017
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Excellent Knowledge and Professionalism
I was involved in a small misdemeanor case as my first infraction in life. Mr. Lee reassured me that he would help get the case dismissed with ease. Although we were up against a rather tough judge, Mr. Lee was able to help me dismiss my case in a matter of minutes.
Posted by Lisa | May 4, 2017
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Jae Lee testimonial
Jae offered compassionate and professional legal guidance and representation in my case. Jae was always communicative via phone, text messages and email. Jae was a great source of encouragement as he always assured me that he would take care of all legal aspects of my case, and on that promise, he delivered. I am glad I hired him, and I highly recommend him.
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2017
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I were charged with a serious felony but I just got your case completely dismissed!
I highly recommend him to anyone whos hesitating to hire him. I were charged with a serious felony but I just got your case completely dismissed. Plus, he was easy to work with even though i was not in the State.
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2017
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Highly Recommended
I was arrested a couple years ago for a misunderstanding and was processed and booked. Someone I knew had contacted Jae and he had gotten me released within an hour. It was quite a traumatic experience but Jae made everything go smoothly. He was in constant contact with me, and if he couldn't reach me, he contacted my mom to make sure that I don't miss any court dates and that I was aware of everything that was going on. He got my case dismissed and my record cleared. Jae is extremely responsible and very smart. He has a very thorough understanding of the legal system and takes care of everything for you. I highly, highly recommend hiring him. I've given his card to all of my friends in case they ever need legal services. Simply put, he's just really good at what he does, and you don't have to worry.
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  • Free Consultation 15 minutes
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Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founding Attorney
  • Lee Law Firm
  • 2014 - Present
  • Trial Attorney
  • Law Office of Giacchino J. Russo & Associates
  • 2012 - 2014
  • Contract Attorney
  • Cravath Swaine & Moore
  • 2010 - 2011
  • Special Assistant District Attorney
  • Kings County D.A.
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Paralegal
  • Kaplan & Kaplan
  • 2007 - 2008
  • Legal Intern
  • Kings County District Attorney's Office
  • 2006 - 2007
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Education

  • Brooklyn Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2008
  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2005

Legal Cases

  • Crim. Possession of Weapon and Menacing
  • Acquittal on all counts
  • Rape in the First Degree (7 counts)
  • Dismissed
  • DWI - dismissed
  • Dismissed
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Associations

  • New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • New York County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • Korean
  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese

Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2017
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2016
  • Dean's List
  • University of Michigan
  • 2004

Publications

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Speaking Engagements

  • Know Your Rights: New Immigration Laws
  • What Immigrants Need to Know About Crime
  • 2014

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Bo Lee
Criminal defense Attorney | May 25
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Professional and knowledgeable . I endorse this lawyer."
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Russell Thomas
Immigration Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr. Lee on a matter recently and hold his abilities in the highest regard. He is very knowledgeable in immigration law and provided excellent counsel. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of immigration counsel."
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Jordi Fernandez
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Jae is very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him."
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Sakyung Han
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Jae Sang Lee is one of the most professional and trustworthy attorneys I have ever met and worked with in my career. He provides answers and solutions in an efficient manner to all his clients and colleagues in any given circumstances, and he speaks with conviction in any court. I highly recommend him as an excellent counsel for anyone who expects dedication and competence."
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Somair Alam
Immigration Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"A highly capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
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Corey Lee
Immigration Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jae's extensive knowledge of the intersection between criminal law and immigration law has led me to refer clients to him. He is professional and responsive. I highly endorse Jae."
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Avram Turkel
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Gencian Gjoni
Criminal defense Attorney | May 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jae is a thorough and strong advocate for his clients. He is able to combine his strong work ethic and his knowledge of the law to put his clients in the best possible position under the eyes of the law. Choosing Jae as your attorney is one of the best choices you can make when faced with possible criminal charges."
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Adam Gasner
Immigration Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I worked with Jae Lee on a sensitive immigration and criminal law issue for a mutual client. Jae was very responsive and sensitive to our client's concerns. I would not hesitate to work with him again and any client he accepts will be in good hands."
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Jill Rogers
Unknown Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Other
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community"
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Joseph Donahue
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Jae on several matters and found him to be a highly competent professional with great follow-up."
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Petya Fist
Immigration Attorney | Jan 02
Relationship: Other
"A great immigration attorney with detailed knowledge of immigration law. I endorse this lawyer."
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Christian Lassen
Unknown Attorney | Dec 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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John Carney
Criminal defense Attorney | May 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lee is a very talented and well respected criminal and immigration lawyer who I have worked with on many cases. He answers his calls and returns them promptly and that is one of the best things that a lawyer can do for both his clients and the lawyers he works with. He is courteous, prompt, and very well prepared on every court appearance and has gotten many cases dismissed which I referred to him or worked as co-counsel. His fees are very reasonable and he is devoted to giving his clients as much time as they require to answer all of their questions and make sure they are satisfied and well informed. These are rare qualities in any lawyer and I would highly recommend him to those looking for a criminal or immigration lawyer in the New York City area."
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Neil Fridman
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Russell Thomas
Criminal defense
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Bo Lee
Criminal defense
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Dietrich Epperson
Criminal defense
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Jordi Fernandez
Landlord or tenant
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Sakyung Han
Immigration
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Corey Lee
Immigration
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Avram Turkel
Real estate
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Gencian Gjoni
Personal injury
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Adam Gasner
Criminal defense
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Joseph Donahue
Criminal defense
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Petya Fist
Immigration
New York Criminal defense Lawyer Jae Sang Lee
Jae Sang Lee
Criminal defense Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 14 years
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