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Ruth Mi-Kyung Chung

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Ruth Mi-Kyung Chung
Ruth Mi-Kyung Chung
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About Ruth

Ruth is the Founder of The Law Office of Ruth Chung, and exclusively practices Matrimonial and Family Law in New York City.

        Prior to opening The Law Office of Ruth Chung, Ruth practiced exclusively in Matrimonial and Family Law with the Court Square Law Project, a sliding scale non-profit firm dedicated to representing New Yorkers of moderate means. While there, she appeared in Supreme and Family Courts in all five New York City boroughs. 

        Prior to her time with the Court Square Law Project, Ruth worked with a boutique matrimonial firm in Manhattan, The Legal Aid Society - Juvenile Rights Practice, Brooklyn Family Defense Practice, Lawyers for Children, and with the Access to Justice program - Consumer Debt and Uncontested Divorce. Each experience continues to guide Ruth's advice and counsel to clients. 

        Lastly, Ruth believes that all people should have access to legal services and can offer options for those on a budget.

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Practice areas

Child custodyUncontested divorceChild supportDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 25%

  2. Child support: 25%

  3. Uncontested divorce: 25%

  4. Child custody: 25%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Law Office of Ruth Chung, Esq.

225 Broadway
Suite 1515
New York, NY, 10007

Website
http://www.ChungFirm.com 

    BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

    The Law Office of Ruth Chung, Esq.
    2 Court Sq Fl 6, Suite CLW
    Long Island City, NY, 11101-4356

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NYCurrently registered 201702/28/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers52
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Client's Choice award 2019AVVO2019
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Attorney FellowCourt Square Law Project2016 - 2018
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    New York State Bar AssociationMember - Family Law Section2020 - Present
    The New York City Bar Association Children and the Law CommitteeMember2019 - Present
    New York Women's Bar AssociationMember2019 - Present
    New York Women's Bar AssociationMember- Solo and Small Firm Committee2019 - Present
    The New York City Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
    NYC Bar Association Professional Responsibility committeeMember2017 - 2019
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal JusticeMA - Masters in Forensic PsychologyN/A
    City University of New York Law SchoolJD - Juris DoctorN/A
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Bootcamp 2020: Basic Training for LawyersJob Search: Finding your first job in uncertain times2020

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    Divorce matter

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    when i referred to Ruth Chung by my previous lawyer .Ms chung didn't waste anytime contacting me too set up an consultation. She made feel very comfortable in answering and directing me in a very positive way to my situation. Very satisfied customer thumbs up
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    INTELLIGENT & COMPASSIONATE

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    AFTER BEING IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP FOR YEARS I FINALLY GOT THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO BEGIN THE DIVORCE PROCESS. MS. CHUNG WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY A SUPPORT GROUP. DURING OUR INITIAL CONSULTATION SHE PATIENTLY LISTENED AND ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS. MS. CHUNG GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO MOVE FORARD IN THE LITIGATION PROCESS WHEN I FELT HOPELESS. I WILL DEFINITELY BE HIRING MS. CHUNG.
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    Excellent Representation (pre-nup)

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    From start to finish, Ruth was excellent counsel for my prenuptial agreement. My partner's lawyer drafted a very lengthy and complicated agreement, and Ruth's analysis was detailed, actionable, and clear. Ruth was great in the back-forth revisions, even when the other counsel was sloppy in the editing/adoption process. Excellent communication, work-flow, and end-product. Based on my experience, I would recommend Ruth for any legal services on offer.
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    Dedicated, Diligent and Determined

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    I hired Ruth as my divorce attorney in 2019. It was an uncontested divorce, but with two children involved, there was still a number of important issues to maneuver. Through it all Ruth was on top of everything. She is dilligent, knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated to serving her client to the best of her abilities. Ruth is a great communicator - she always made sure to inform me of me of my rights and what I was entitled to and she worked closely with me to craft a custody agreement that I was comfortable with. Throughout my case, Ruth always kept me informed of what was going on. In terms of billing, everything was always very clear and to the point. Ruth really cares about providing high quality work at a fair price. Going through a divorce is terrible, but for me, knowing Ruth had my back, it was so much smoother than it could have been. I feel so fortunate that I found Ruth to represent me.
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    Ruth is Amazing!

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    I wrote three different versions of this review and have decided to keep it simple. Ruth was referred to me by an attorney I contacted who was not exactly right for me and who had been opposing counsel in another case(I have always heard this is a good way to find a lawyer). In short Ruth guided me through the most difficult time of my life with incredible intellect, confidence and creativity. I went through a very ugly custody case in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Our original date was one of the first cancelled at the beginning of the shutdown and it was almost 7 months later that we got into an actual Family Court situation where anything was possible(Skype for Business of course). I could write a book about our experience with the courts and in general but Ruth was calm and collected every step of the way and presented every option at every twist and turn in what was clearly unprecedented territory. I can only imagine how great she would be under normal circumstances. If there were six stars she would get them and more. Thanks again Ruth!
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    Helpful in a dark time

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    Ms. Chung was incredibly helpful to me in a dark time of my life. I think what I appreciated most was that she was straight forward with me and really tried to help me see past the litigation. Not the typical money focused attorney and as a result, I was able to get out of court without too much damage. Reasonable rates, high quality service, and the reality check that is often needed in these situations.
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    Excellent divorce consultation

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    I had a consultation with Ruth as I am about to get divorced. As you can imagine, it's an emotionally turbulent time that feels scary and unsettling. Ruth was kind and understanding, and her strategy orientation helped me feel empowered and informed about what to expect going forward. I feel much more confident about what the future holds, and what options I have available to me. I have Ruth to thank for this.
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    Extraordinary Lawyer!

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    It is with great privilege and veneration that I must recommend Ms. Chung’s superlative services as she has clearly tended towards my case efficiently and without drama. Ms. Chung is one of the most extraordinary attorneys that I have ever engaged with and after decades of working with countless attorneys, I’ve had yet to encounter such an adept and profound business woman. When working with Ms. Chung it is always a pleasure to converse, as her polite yet methodical mannerisms provide a hospitable experience in which I am comfortable sharing and learning about case details. In addition towards Ms.Chung’s judicious character, she not only was proficient in her ability to clearly understand the complexities of my divorce case but was also prompt in responding to all my calls which all served towards understanding my complicated divorce. With the majority of attorneys taking advantage of inexperienced clients, Ms. Chung clearly demonstrated a genuine interest in promoting divorce proceedings in as efficient manner as possible with an eye to save me unnecessary expenses. At such a young age, such finesse and competency reveals the true depth of character that Ms. Chung embodies, which is definitely worth noting when choosing an attorney when going through a turbulent and stressful phase of life.
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    Helpful, Informative, & Meticulous

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    Ms. Chung provided extremely helpful advice with a difficult divorce issue. When I presented my issue to her, she provided useful and informative information that led to the direct resolution of the matter.
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    Incredibly thorough and responsive!

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    Attorney Chung is not only knowledgeable, but incredibly responsive and made sure to answer all questions that I had. After I had an unsatisfactory experience with a different attorney, it was a relief to connect with Attorney Chung. I would (and will) recommend Attorney Chung to anyone seeking an attorney for a family law matter.
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    Peter Zhang

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Edward Carrasco, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 14, 2020
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I highly endorse Ruth Chung, if you're looking for a smart, tough, yet practical divorce attorney. I refer my own clients to her because I know they will treated well. Ruth is results-oriented; she works on getting the maximum without unnecessary and costly litigation--unless it is really needed.

    Barbara Schaffer, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 21, 2020
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I have worked with Ruth on several matters, and have been floored by her keen intelligence, her diligence, and her amazing work ethic. I endorse Ruth wholeheartedly and fully!

    Joseph Dujmic, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 25, 2020
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Ruth is an intelligent and highly competent attorney/litigator with excellent instincts. I highly endorse this lawyer.

    Elen Krut, Family Attorney on Nov 21, 2019
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ruth Chung is an amazing attorney. She is a dedicated and passionate advocate for her clients, and she goes above and beyond to provide competent representation to each client. I highly recommend her.

    Rebecca Dahlen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 1, 2019
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ruth is an extremely knowledgeable attorney in her area of practice. She is passionate about her work and genuinely cares about her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney.

    Julia Currie, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2019
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Ruth is a real asset in family law. As a former colleague I would often look to Ruth for guidance on how to proceed on a matter. She is diligent in her work and a strong advocate.

    Andrew Tabenkin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 18, 2019
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Ruthie is a phenom in the courtroom, but more importantly, she knows how to work with her clients to achieve their goals. I recommend her to anyone going through a rough patch.

    Seth York, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 18, 2019
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Ruth is a phenomenal advocate and works tirelessly to fight for her clients.

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