David Kwang Soo Kim

David Kwang Soo Kim

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Flushing, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

193-08 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY

About David

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of David K. S. Kim P.C.

193-08 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY, 11358

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David Kwang Soo Kim's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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4 star (0)
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Posted by 김 은정 | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

영주권 재심

오늘 이른아침 설레는 마음으로 변호사님 사무실에 영주권 카드 픽업했습니다. 많은 지난 시간과 분노와 설움이 한번에 뇌리를 스쳐 지나갔습니다. 저희는 이미그레이션 인터뷰도 두번이나 했습니다. 그런데 답변은 언제까지 미국을 떠나라는 추방 통보서였습니다. 순간 어안이 벙벙해지고 처음 담당한 변호사에게 전화했지만 그 분은 더 이상 저희를 도울수가 없다는 절망적인 답변이었습니다. 동생이 김광수변호사님께 연락을 했고 변호사님과 통화후 사무실로 방문하여 통보서 및 저희 케이스 과정을 설명하였습니다. 변호사님은 아주 확실하게 안심을 시켜주었고 재심...을 맡아 주셨습니다. 세심하고 친절한 과정 설명, 빠른 업무처리 모든것이 감사했고 또 감사했습니다. 또한 사무실 업무처리하시는 분도 친절하시고 엄청 고마웠습니다. 영주권을 받으면 모두가 아~ 별게아닌데…라고 한답니다. 그러나 아직 받지못한 많은 분들은 영주권을 소망하며 간절하게 기도하며 기다리고있을것이고 저희처럼 추방 명령을 받으신분들은 더더욱 절망속에 발을 동동구르고 계실것이고 새로이 영주권을 신청하려는 분들은 최고의 변호사님을 선정하려고 할것입니다. 믿어 보세요. 김광수변호사님을…

Posted by Jenny | April 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He is the best lawyer ever!

David K.S. Kim has done incredible work for me. Through it all he and his office members remained working hard one the case which was really difficult to help achieve the best possible outcome.

Posted by Joseph | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

“Hardship Waiver”

My wife was in danger of being discovered and/or even deported under the previous administration, even though she had lived in the US and paid taxes for many years. The walls seemed to be closing in. Mr Kim explained to us that he had successfully helped process such difficult cases before, (some m...ore complex and more urgent than hers), and he felt confident he could help us if we followed his instructions. There was no way to fix her situation except through a 601a Hardship Waiver, he explained, which very few people had even heard of. It was a lot of work, and required a lot of attention to detail over a couple of years, resulting in obtaining Permanent Residency. Recently, after 3 more years, my wife obtained US Citizenship! So we are extremely grateful to Mr Kim and his team for all their work and diligence in keeping everything on track. He was always available and responsive, even though there were lengthy waiting periods between applications. He assured us everything was on track. My wife and I highly recommend Mr Kim and his team for all immigration issues, especially those that seem difficult or hopeless. Just make sure you follow his instructions to the letter, which maximizes your chances of success. He covers all the bases, - which is necessary, - because you’ll be surprised by how many mistakes the USCIS makes. Thank you Mr Kim, for keeping our family together!

Posted by Michelle | December 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer ever, highly recommended

I am so grateful to have Mr Kim and his team for help with my GC application. It was a tough case, but they are very helpful,responsible, guided through the process, well prepared my all documents, response my emails and answer all my questions promptly and clearly. They are the best team ever. Mr Ki...m is very professional, experienced and extremely knowledgable, treated my case based on years of successful experiences. I highly recommend Mr Kim and his Team, especially for the tough and complex cases.

Posted by Chufen | November 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

NPT with I-539 approved

Thanks to David for helping me getting through the issue of falling out of statue. His experience in NPT application offered a final solution on how I can regain my lawful statue. I'm glad that we've hired David as our lawer and I'm really appreaciate his professional work and earnest manner.

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David Kwang Soo Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Guadagno

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

NEW YORK METRO SUPER LAWYER, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

5.0 out of 5.0 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

NEW YORK METRO SUPER LAWYERS, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

NEW YORK METRO SUPER LAWYERS, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

NEW YORK METRO RISING STAR, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Gary L. Ackerman, Member of U.S. Congress

2008

Public Service Award, Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York

2003

Award for Excellence, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

2000

Finalist, Northeast Regional, Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition

2000

Best Brief, Northeast Regional, Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Founder/Principal, Law Office of David K. S. Kim, P.C.

2006 - 2011

Senior Associate, Bretz & Coven, LLP

2003 - 2006

Associate, Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger & Tetzeli, PA

2001 - 2003

Staff Attorney Law Clerk, U.S Court Of Appeals For The Second Circuit

Associations

2011 - Present

International Association of Korean Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York

Member

2006 - Present

Asian American Bar Association of New York

Member

2006 - Present

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National EOIR Liaison Committee Member

2009 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Federal Practice Committee Co-Chair, New York Chapter

Sample of Legal Cases

Accardo v. Atty. Gen., 634 F.3d 1333 (11th Cir. 2011)

Won (became a precedential decision)

Galluzzo v. Holder, 633 F.3d 111 (2d Cir. 2011)

Won (became a precedential decision)

Shi Jie Ge v. Holder, 588 F.3d 90 (2d Cir. 2009)

Won (became a precedential decision)

Sharkey v. Quarantillo, 541 F.3d 75 (2d Cir. 2008)

Won (became a precedential decision)

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Education

2001

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

West Virginia University

MPA

1990

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

AILA New York Chapter Monthly CLE (Jan. 2011)

District Court Challenges to CIS Denials

2010

New York City Immigrant Advocacy Initiative (NYCIAI) Training Session for Attorneys

Procedures for Applying for Asylum, Withholding of Removal (“WHR”) and Convention Against Torture (“CAT”)

2010

AILA New York Chapter Monthly CLE (Jan. 2010)

Second Circuit Practice: Updated Rules, Brief Writing, Oral Argument, and Motions for Stays

2010

2010 AILA National Conference, National Harbor, MD (July 2010) Federal Court “Nuts and Bolts” for the Immigration Practitioner

2009

2009 AILA National Conference, Las Vegas, NV (June 2009) The Overview of Inadmissibility and Deportability Defenses

2008

AILA New York Chapter Monthly CLE (Apr. 2008)

The Nuts & Bolts of Filing Mandamus Complaints on Adjudication Delays and Petitions for De Novo Review on Naturalization Denials: A Simple Guide

2008

AILA New York Chapter Monthly CLE

Life in the Second Circuit-Navigating their Rules and Procedures

2007

AILA New York Chapter Monthly CLE

Federal Court Panel

2007

1ST ANNUAL IMMIGRATION LAW SEMINAR FOR THE PUBLIC

Impact of Immigration Fraud on You and Your Family and How to Avoid It

2006

Immigration Law Seminar

Everything You Wanted to Know About H-1, L-1, E-1 and E-2 and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas

Publications

2011

IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY HANDBOOK (AILA 2010-11 ed.) Federal Court “Nuts and Bolts” for the Immigration Practitioner

2010

NAVIGATING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMIGRATION LAW: GUIDANCE AND TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE (AILA 2009-10 ed.) INA § 212(d)(3) Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver

2010

New York City Immigrant Advocacy Initiative (NYCIAI) Training Manual for Attorneys, (NYCIAI Nov. 2010) Procedures for Applying for Asylum, Withholding of Removal (“WHR”) and Convention Against Torture (“CAT”)

2007

10th AILA Annual New York Chapter Immigration Symposium Handbook (AILA December 2007) Avoidance of Manifest Injustice in Second Circuit – When Will the Court Exercise Jurisdiction of Heart?

Languages

Korean

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