About Ruth
Biography
Ruth is the Founder of The Law Office of Ruth Chung, and exclusively practices Matrimonial and Family Law in New York City.
Education is paramount in making the right decisions and Ruth ensures that clients fully understand each step of the matter. Each client is guided to a resolution with a solution oriented approach, using tools of litigation only when necessary.
Ruth believes that the foundation of an attorney client relationship is communication, and makes certain that each client is heard regularly.
Prior to starting the firm, Ruth was an attorney with the Court Square Law Project (CSLP), a sliding scale non-profit firm dedicated to serving New Yorkers of moderate means. While there, she appeared in Supreme and Family Courts in all five New York City boroughs.
Ruth has prior experience with a boutique matrimonial firm in Manhattan, The Legal Aid Society - Juvenile Rights Practice, Brooklyn Family Defense Practice, Lawyers for Children, and in the Access to Justice program - Consumer Debt and Uncontested Divorce division.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 8 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2017
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Location
The Law Office of Ruth Chung, Esq.
225 Broadway, Suite 1215, New York, NY, 10007
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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Ruth Mi-Kyung Chung's Reviews
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49 Client Reviews
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Posted by Damon | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Extremely helpful to single father
I contacted Ruth in late May regarding a custody petition filed by the mother of my 3 year old son. The court proceedings had already begun, I was not in a position to defend myself, losing ground and contacted Ruth at that point. Ruth met me, listened to my situation (I talked for almost 90 min), ...
Posted by Celeny | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Divorce
Ruth was amazing. She responded to me with urgency, efficiency, dedication and effort, I felt safe and confident in her ability and I do not regret and will not hesitate to utilize her skills again. Highly recommend!
Posted by Roy | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommend
Ruth was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and able to answer any questions I had. She handled my case perfectly and professionally and was a joy to work with. She is the best.
Posted by Mary | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Mary
ESQ Chung is a very conscientious, thoughtful and thorough lawyer. As my lawyer, she followed up with other lawyers that were dealing with the Agency for Child Services. Consultations were had pertaining to the case. Any research that needed to be done was done. I was always kept in the loop by phone...
Posted by Kara | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
Ruth Chung helped me with my custody and divorce case. Even though the odds were stacked against us, she stuck with the case, she listened to me and believed in me. I continuously felt heard and supported, even when I was a total emotional mess. We kept at it and had an amazing outcome, better than I...
Ruth Mi-Kyung Chung's Lawyer Endorsements
"I'm an immigration attorney with a boutique practice assisting foreign nationals with their permanent residency, citizenship or O-1 artist visa applications. I founded my firm on the motto of LegalEase where we strive to do away with the legal jargon and empower our clients by making sure that they are fully informed of their rights and options in an understandable way. Ruth's ethos is very much in line with this motto. She is my go-to matrimonial and family lawyer, to whom I refer all my clients needing expertise in that field. Ruth has consistently gone above and beyond for my clients and have always produced successful outcomes for them. My clients have nothing but praise and gratitude for Ruth and I feel secure knowing that I've set my clients up for success with a referral to Ruth. I highly recommend Ruth Chung as a matrimonial and family lawyer in New York City and am grateful that I'm able to refer my clients to her."
"Ruth's strong reputation as a legal advocate and person precedes her. Before meeting Ruth personally, I had learned that she is highly respected in the legal community. I had been planning to launch my law firm and other lawyers insisted that to better run my firm I should get to know Ruth. Within minutes of meeting Ruth, I started to understand why she is so esteemed. Ruth doesn't just have legal smarts, she is a highly charismatic, emotionally intelligent, analytical, and exhibits remarkable self-awareness and thoughtfulness. Ruth can read and work a room (indeed, I met her at an event full of people, each with interesting personal and professional backgrounds and accomplishments, and it was Ruth who had brought us all together). In a very short span of time, Ruth has provided me with insights that have enhanced the level at which I'm operating and positioned me for greater success as a lawyer. If I needed a divorce and separation lawyer, Ruth would be at the top of my list."
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"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."
"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!"
"Ruth is an intelligent and highly competent attorney/litigator with excellent instincts. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Ruth is a phenomenal advocate and works tirelessly to fight for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Client's Choice award 2019, AVVO
Work Experience
2016 - 2018
Attorney Fellow, Court Square Law Project
Associations
2025 - Present
Brooklyn Women's Bar AssociationBoard Member
2020 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember - Family Law Section
2019 - Present
New York Women's Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
The New York City Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2021
The New York City Bar Association Children and the Law CommitteeMember
2019 - 2023
New York Women's Bar AssociationMember- Solo and Small Firm Committee
2017 - 2019
NYC Bar Association Professional Responsibility committeeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
N/A
MA - Masters in Forensic Psychology
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2025
2020
Job Search: Finding your first job in uncertain times
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can NCP be considered in contempt of court for working below his income potential to avoid paying full child support?
07 Feb 2019
Do I have to be given a Summons and Complain in an uncontested divorce?
30 Jan 2019
Should i change my Divorce lawyer?
28 Jan 2019