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Chong Joo Kim
also known as Chong, Kim
About Chong
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
34 years | 2,000 cases
DUI and DWI
50%
34 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 33 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Kim Legal Services
730 Peachtree Street, Suite 520, Atlanta, GA, 30308
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Chong Joo Kim's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Kathryn | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
She’s a winner!
Chong is an extremely hardworking woman on the case! She has helped me several times and many of my clients! If you want to win then contact Chong Kim. Sincerely, Kathryn Humphrey
Posted by Timothy | May 25, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Not just a Lawyer, but a person that cares.
We had a problem with a home builder and even though construction law was not Chong’s specialty she still took the time to hear us out about our problem and gave us some invaluable advice on how to deal with the situation. I would trust her over any other lawyer and she’d be the first person I’d call...
Posted by Angela | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney for Traffic DUI and Misdemeanor
My entire family has been Ms. Kim’s clients for 20 years for all traffic matters and I have referred her to a dozen others. Ms. Kim is always kind, caring and professional. She always gets a great result for my family and for my friends. She has a great relationships with the courts in Metro Atlanta ...
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Unprofessional
Chong has represented me twice, the first time she was good the second she was absolutely terrible. She showed up 30 minutes late to court, smelling foul, and proceeded to get in a loud argument with the solicitor. Despite repeatedly telling me nothing would come of the case, I now have a record. ...
Chong Kim
Replied last May 21, 2018I regret that you were disappointed by my service. While I disagree with your perception of what happened, I would like to contact your offline to come to a satisfactory resolution.
Posted by Jonathan | December 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Recent case
Chong Kim was amazing handling my case. I thought I was going to Jail but Kim saved me when I violated my probation. Instead I got relieved of probation with her help. I feel so blessed having to meet Chong Kim, thankyou.
Chong Joo Kim's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chong is a great lawyer and a great person; I have consulted with her, and her advice is always sound and fair. As an added bonus, she knows her way around the maze of various courts in and around Atlanta."
"Chong is one of the best DUI and misdemeanor criminal lawyers in the Atlanta area."
"A skilled courtroom litigator, I endorse Mrs. Kim."
"I have known Chong for 8 years. She is a wonderful lawyer, and person. Before I was in private practice I never hesitated to send potential clients to her when someone asked me for the name of a great criminal defense attorney."
"Ms. Chong Kim has not only been a personal colleague for years, but we have often referred clients and cases to each other, as our practices (mine immigration, hers criminal defense) have overlapped. She is a stellar attorney, and achieves excellent results for her clients."
James Yeargan
DUI and DWI lawyer
Bonnie Youn
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2005
Georgia Rising Star for 2005, Super Lawyers
2002
Best 40 Under 40, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Attorney, Kim Legal Services
Associations
1998 - Present
National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2014
Washington and Lee University School of Lawlaw council member
2005 - 2008
Georgia Supreme Court Commission on Interpretersmember
2001 - 2011
Fulton CountyPro Hac Magistrate Judge
1998 - 2000
Junior League of Dekalb CountyMember
1995 - 2005
State Bar Commission on Post Conviction RepresentationMember
1995 - 2005
Korean American Professional AssociationVice President/Member
1994 - 1999
Junior Committee/Shepherd CenterMember
1993 - 1997
High Museum Young CareersMember
Education
1992
Washington and Lee University
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Diversity in the profession
Importance of Diversity in the Judiciary
2007
Leadership Academy
Networking
2000
NAPABA
small and solo practice
Languages
Korean
English
Activity
Legal Answers