Susan Jin Kim

Susan Jin Kim

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 12 years

Residential real estate Lawyer at Deer Park, IL
Practice Areas: Residential

21660 W. Field Parkway, Suite 118, Deer Park, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 12 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2013

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Susan J. Kim, Real Estate Attorney

21660 W. Field Parkway, Suite 118, Deer Park, IL, 60010

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Susan Jin Kim's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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Posted by Kelly | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Pleasure to work with

Susan was referred to me by my realtor. She was quick to respond, got things done quickly and answered any questions I had along the way. She was super nice and easy to work with and on top of everything. I highly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great attorney!

Susan was wonderful to work with. She answered all of the questions we had and responded very quickly. She explained things slowly and in depth to us as first time home owners. Would work with Susan again if we ever needed her services!

Posted by Joanne | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Excellent attorney!! Very helpful!

Susan was extremely helpful when my husband and I bought our first home. She responded within an hour or two to our emails and texts and walked us through the closing process. She was patient and explained everything in detail and always kept us updated on negotiations with the seller's attorney. She... made our closing process much less stressful and I highly recommend her services.

Posted by LaTonya Patterson | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best Real Estate Lawyer

Susan came highly recommended and she did not disappoint. Very attentive, thoughtful and always professional.

Posted by Ace | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Quick Response/Hard Worker

Susan was our lawyer for a real estate sale of our condo. She represented us very well. She was a strong advocate for us when a couple areas of difficulty came up. She communicated well with the buyers attorney and she would respond quickly to any questions we had along the way. She helped us underst...and everything that was needed to get done and we were able to close in about 45 days from contract to closing. I would use her again.

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Susan Jin Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Djonlich

Real estate lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Selbka

Real estate lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is meticulous and deeply concerned about doing a good job for her clients. She prides herself on attention to detail and customer service which are hallmarks of a great real estate lawyer."

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Nichole Waltz

Real estate lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexis Martin

Real estate lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is an extremely hard-working and caring attorney. I happily refer clients to her because I know that she will always go the extra mile to ensure that the best work is done and that her client gets the help and attention he or she needs. As a colleague, Susan is equally diligent and considerate and a pleasure to work with."

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Joseph Delaney

Real estate lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Susan is a knowledgeable real estate attorney that advocates for her clients. She is thorough and detail oriented. She is also personable and dedicated to her clients and her practice."

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Ernest Rose

Real estate lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Susan Kim. Susan is a detailed and responsive attorney who makes client satisfaction a priority. She is well informed regarding residential real estate law and will be able to respond appropriately and promptly to any difficult issues that may arise in a transaction."

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George Drost

Estate planning lawyer

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Joseph Selbka

Education lawyer

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Joseph Delaney

Residential real estate lawyer

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Ernest Rose

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Real Estate Attorney, Susan J. Kim, Attorney at Law

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Drost, Kivlahan, McMahon & O'Connor LLC

2013 - 2015

Attorney, Susan J. Kim & Associates LLC

2012 - 2013

Legal Intern, Ana M. Mencini & Associates, PC

2010 - 2010

Legal Intern, Cheng, Cho, & Yee P.C.

2010 - 2011

Legal Intern, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

2008 - 2009

Account Coordinator, PACO Communications

2003 - 2007

7th/8th Grade Teacher, Chicago Public Schools

Associations

2015 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Secretary, Foundation Board

2015 - Present

Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Willow Creek Legal Clinic

Volunteer Attorney

2013 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Korean American Association of Chicago

Vice President

2012 - 2014

Korean Cultural Center of Chicago

Vice President

2011 - 2012

Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL)

Delegate

Education

2012

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Korean

English

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