David Kwang Soo Kim

David Kwang Soo Kim

4.6
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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4.6 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Joseph | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

“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 anonymous | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

excellent laywer

Great lawyer and team. He is always knowledgeable and responsive. He analyzed my case in all scenarios. And see what we can do and what cannot do for each situation. He answered all my questions and concerns very professionally. Definitely recommend David Kim!

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015 | Immigration

Highly recommended

I cannot speak highly enough of Mr. Kim and his staff. Mr. Kim is a rare combination of excellence and compassion. He is very thorough, responsive and helpful, and truly cares about his clients. My family-based case should have been straight forward, but previous offices/attorneys had dropped the bal...l. After my case had been denied and I had lost hope, Mr. Kim reopened the case and I finally got my green card. I am truly grateful to Mr. Kim and would highly recommend him.

Posted by Seung | May 20, 2015 | Immigration

Very knowledgeable attorney.

First of all, he is very knowledgeable, rational attorney. He was only explaining about the facts and truths over my case, not for the profits(I previously spent a lot of monies for $30K-$40K and ultimately wasted). If you have any kind of tough issue that related with immigration matters, call hi...m to make an appointment. You will probably get a better idea if you currently struggling with inexperienced lawyer or facing difficult litigation.

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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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