Sung Hee Yu

Sung Hee Yu

also known as Glen S.H. Yu

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Immigration

5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH

About Sung

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 15 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH, 44131-6827

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Sung Hee Yu's Reviews

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108 Client Reviews

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Showing 61 - 65 of 96 reviews | Immigration

Posted by ckkim | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Trustworthy and friendly immigration lawyer

Sung Hee Yu (Glen) helped me and my wife obtain green card under EB-2 NIW category. Over 2+ years since the very beginning where we started preparing documents until the end he was highly professional throughout. For one comparison, I had a friend also filing NIW green card, whose lawyer requested to... spell out occupational detail (full of jargon in specialized topic) in layman's term over tens of pages of document. But I received green card with no glitch at all without Glen ever asking me such time-consuming stuffs. Glen must be well aware of the right amount and depth of the information UCSIS needs. Beyond that, what I liked about Glen very much was the fact that he was always quick in response. He informed me of his scheduled absence ahead of time so that I don't get nervous. And a few times of phone calls in the mean time were like talking to a long-time friend. He also honestly informed me of the discussions he had with USCIS officers he met to give me an update plus peace of mind. In short I would definitely recommend him to anyone with immigration issue. No need to search further. Just go for him and Sarmiento.

Posted by conrad | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Simply the Best

Sung Hee Yu (Glen), Glen is simply the best. I retained the services of Sarimento immigration law because i was place in removal. It was a very lengthy and complicated process, but because of his professionalism and knowledge of the law, we were able to turned a "no go situation into a win win"... scenario. He filled various motions with the court (motion to reopen, motion to terminate), i-130 and subsequently a i-485. This is my third immigration lawyer i have dealt with and i won't hide to say the difference is clear. He never treated my case as a source of income, he treated me as family, he gave me his honest and professional opinion regardless if it wasn't the answer i wanted to hear. I trusted him and i placed great trust in the process. He accompanied me for my I-485 interview. My application was approved instantly due to his hard work and extensive preparation. I am truly indebted to you Glen and the Services of Sarimento Immigration. Thank you..

Posted by Prasanna | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional yet friendly! Great

Sung Hee (Glen) Yu, provided us with a Immigration service that I would (actually have) recommended to friends. He was very professional who took our application all the way to green card. While the application was being processed, he would keep reminding us of things we'd have to do. Even after the ...processing he called us a couple times to inform/suggest the next few things we'd have to do, to get everything in order. Thank you Glen, for taking care of our application processing. I highly recommend Glen and Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm.

Posted by Hyunkoo | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer - Highly recommend

Sung Hee Yu (Glen Yu) helped me fill out the J2 waiver and green card application. He has been quick in his email responses and has a thorough knowledge of the immigration process. Every step of the process he was readily available through email/phone. Furthermore, he contacted USCIS on behalf of my ...application because the decision was talking a long time. I would definitely recommend him for immigration related applications.

Posted by Deneil | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Top notch attorney

I am forever grateful for the hard work that Attorney Sung (Glen) Hee Yu did in helping me to win asylum in the United States. I am very happy that I chose his law firm to represent me. Glen did a great job in preparing my case and prepared me for my interview. However, I opted not to be accompanied ...to the asylum interview because of the additional expense and unfortunately my case was referred to the immigration court. I opted to have him represent me before the immigration court. I had to move to another state and he quickly filed for my change of venue which was granted. I was represented by phone at my master calendar hearing at which point I was schedule for my individual hearing. Mr. Yu prepared me for my individual hearing and also accompanied me to the immigration court. I was granted asylum with the outstanding help of Attorney Yu. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs immigration legal representation. He is very knowledgeable of immigration laws. He and his professional team genuinely work in the best interest of their clients. A+++++

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Sung Hee Yu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Preston Lim

Immigration lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Friend

"Glen is an exceptional attorney. He has superior knowledge of the law and extensive experience in all aspects of immigration. With respect to his practice, he genuinely cares about his clients and will go above and beyond to help. I have known Glen for over eight years. What stands out is his true character and nature: he is practical, efficient, and effective in resolving problems."

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Kenneth Matejka

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Glen Yu. Nice guy, experienced immigration lawyer."

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Juan Sarmiento

Immigration lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've known Glen for two years and he has always been passionate about immigration law. Even before becoming a lawyer, he has been very active in the field since law school, doing volunteer work for the Legal Aid Society and clerking for Judges and law firms. His knowledge of immigration law derives from his experiences as a foreign-born citizen and keen interest in the area, and this translates to how he relates to clients, treating each case like it's his. He has represented different clients ranging from citizens of Korea, the Philippines, China, Jordan, Mexico, Mali, has accompanied clients for immigration interviews in Cleveland and Newark, and has appeared on behalf of clients for the Cleveland, Detroit, and Houston Immigration Courts. He actively posts useful immigration articles for our blog at www.sarmientoimmigration.typepad.com and is active in the Korean community. Most imporatntly, he cares for clients. I highly recommend Glen Yu to anybody in need of immigration counsel."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2023

Marquis Who’s Who, Marquis Who’s Who

2006

Great Distinction, McGill University

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner Attorney, Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

2010 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

2010 - 2010

Post-Graduate Fellow, The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

2010 - 2010

Legal Clerk, Jennifer I. Peyton LLC

2009 - 2009

Legal Intern, Margaret Wong & Associates CO LPA

2009 - 2009

Judicial Extern, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Honorable Solomon Oliver Jr.

Associations

2010 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - 2010

APALSA

Student Representative

2005 - 2006

Korean Student Society of McGill

President

Education

2010

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

McGill University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

The Third Annual Case Western Midwest APALSA Conference Immigration Law Practice

Languages

Korean

English

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