Chong Joo Kim

Chong Joo Kim

also known as Chong, Kim

4.6
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 33 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

730 Peachtree Street, Suite 520, Atlanta, GA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: In-House Counsel

About Chong

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

34 years | 2,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

34 years | 5,000 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 33 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1992

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kim Legal Services

730 Peachtree Street, Suite 520, Atlanta, GA, 30308

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Chong Joo Kim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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. ...90% of attorneys would have been able to get the case resolved in my estimation.

Chong Kim

Replied last May 21, 2018

I 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 Wayne | November 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best possible case outcome

This attorney guided my case with an effective strategy that resulted in the best possible final results - dissmissal of all charges! These awesome results, in my opinion, were a result of this attorneys thorough knowledge of my rights and how the law applied to my situation. I felt my case was a ...priority for the firm and was very impressed with how I was treated with such proffesionalism by the entire staff.

Posted by Christopher Yu | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Very respective lawyer

Mrs. Kim is well balanced in all types of cases and highly respected. She tells it to you straight and doesnt beat around the bush, but at the same time gives you the best outcome possible. She always returned my call and I did not feel as if I was left in the dark. She is fair with her attorney fees... and willing to work with you on payments. I noticed that she was well respected and well known in Gwinnett County because the judge knew her. It made me feel good about my case I definitely recommend Chong Kim to be your attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Incredible

Speaking as someone who went through a rough time with a DUI very early in life, Chong Kim is the most wonderful and respectable human being you could ever hope to have on your side. Worth every penny. She is extremely diligent and will follow you step by step throughout your case, no matter what tim...e of day. Knowing Kim to be a very honest and straight toward human being, I fully, 100% recommend her to anyone in need of a good attorney, and or friend.

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Chong Joo Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Cobb

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Angela Hsu

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chong is one of the best DUI and misdemeanor criminal lawyers in the Atlanta area."

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Zebulon Chandler

Federal crime lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A skilled courtroom litigator, I endorse Mrs. Kim."

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James Yeargan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bonnie Youn

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

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 Association

Member

1995 - Present

Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2014

Washington and Lee University School of Law

law council member

2005 - 2008

Georgia Supreme Court Commission on Interpreters

member

2001 - 2011

Fulton County

Pro Hac Magistrate Judge

1998 - 2000

Junior League of Dekalb County

Member

1995 - 2005

State Bar Commission on Post Conviction Representation

Member

1995 - 2005

Korean American Professional Association

Vice President/Member

1994 - 1999

Junior Committee/Shepherd Center

Member

1993 - 1997

High Museum Young Careers

Member

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

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