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

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Pat | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great experience with real estate closings!

Susan Kim and her staff were very efficient handling my three real estate closings. I felt comfortable contacting them with questions, and they responded in a timely manner. I would recommend them!

Posted by Bryan Sung Moon | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Very Thorough and Efficient

I've been moved quite a few times due to my work, and I can say Susan is the most efficient and responsive attorney that I've work with. Especially, I appreciate her professionalism and proficiency. Susan stayed very professional in all aspects throughout the process, and not to mention she stand beh...ind her client completely. Thanks to Susan, I had full confidence and was able to deal with very very difficult sellers. I would definitely refer her to anyone I know any day.

Posted by Ashish | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent Real Estate Attorney!

Susan represented me as a buyer & seller during a real estate process. Susan has done an excellent job. She was very professional, fast on responding to all my questions. She is pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking an excellent real estate attorney....

Posted by Justin | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Very knowledgeable

Susan was outstanding to work with. Her knowledge and professionallism made our first home buying experience less frightening. Susan took the time to explain and answer any questions before we signed any papers. She made myself and fiancé the top priority and for that we are extremely grateful. We wi...ll be using Susan for any of our legal needs going forward and would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Daniel | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Helpful, Knowledgable, and Thorough

Susan was very wonderful to work with, and she was thorough. She was also prompt in returning calls and answered questions very clearly. For a first time home seller, she made the experience smooth and easy. She is very knowledgable about the entire real estate transaction process. I would highly rec...ommend her.

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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

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Joseph Delaney

Residential real estate lawyer

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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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