Daniel Lee

Daniel Lee

also known as Chung Yuan Lee

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Car accident Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +6 more

1305 Prairie ste 300, Houston, TX

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

18 years | 100 cases

25%
Child Support 20%

18 years | 350 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

18 years | 200 cases

20%
Child Custody 15%

18 years | 150 cases

15%
Criminal Defense 7%

18 years | 80 cases

7%
Personal Injury 5%

18 years | 10 cases

5%
DUI and DWI 4%

18 years | 25 cases

4%
Adoption 2%

18 years | 10 cases

2%
Employment and Labor 2%

Overtime and Wage violations. Workplace and office compliance to FLSA

18 years | 4 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Daniel Lee

1305 Prairie ste 300, Houston, TX, 77002-2026

C.Y. Lee Legal Group, PLLC

11122 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, 77002-2026

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Daniel Lee's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Shonda | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Daniel Lee Never Stopped Fighting

Daniel Lee helped me with a child support case. I could not have asked for better representation. He was always one step ahead of where he had to be and fought back against every obstacle thrown at us. He remained fair and was able to explain what was happening and why every step of the process. If I... am ever in a legal situation again, I will turn to him first for advice.

Posted by Andy | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend Daniel Lee

Daniel is a great lawyer! Not only his legal skills are excellent, but he really thinks from the customer's perspective. He helped a lot on my divorce case and I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very expensive, not supportive, lack of communication, and not trustworthy

I was a client a Daniel Chung Lee on a family case. He filed my Respondent's Original Answer without my review and approval. Later I found out there are several errors in his filed answer, he did not correct them. In the initial conversation, he told me that their billing will be transparent and ...frequently updated in the mycase website. It turns out not true. After I terminated him, he posted the first and only bill with charging everything, phone calls, emails, etc, total of $6600 from my retainer. Can you image how much he charged for the beginning lawsuit (only filed respondent's original answer and rull 11 agreement)???

Daniel Lee

Replied last April 13, 2022

I'm sorry based on the limited information provided I don't believe we represent this person as there are definite untrue, misleading or not accurate assertions on how family law retainers work. The main things is that we don't take money or receive money from a persons "container". Hopefully this person finds some sort of peace in the chaos that is litigation.

Posted by Kefu | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Life Saver and I Win

I am currently involved in a very complicated custody/divorce case, and the case already more than 3 and half years. During the period I had 2 attorneys and my ex had 2 attorneys and 1 child amicus and child protection services involved and called 911 many times, presented at the Court many times and... filed countless motions etc, even the Judge already changed, and the case still not be solved. Then I am so lucky to have Mr. Daniel Lee as my attorney as the 3rd attorney. He is very nice and patient to listen and help me analysis the case and study the files and collect the evidence etc. And except the office appointment, he is not only contact me by email and also by phone and text message to meet my convenience and even discuss the case over the phone in the later evening. I am very appreciating his family does not complain me for the interruption of his family time. He also has a very fabulous team to help prepare the documents, evidence and very organized for so many clients / cases that he presented. My ex fabricated statements (he is a Phd of Geophysist and very smart, but not a good and honest person, I can say he could easily to obtain the Attorney License if he would like. So my attorney, Mr. Daniel Lee has a super cunning and insidious Plaintiff. But after Mr. Lee’s careful study of my case , professional and meticulous preparation and rich experience in Court , as a result of intense arguments , at the end (Today) I WIN!!! During the arguments, Mr. Lee kept polite and refute my Ex by proving unbeatable evidence to refute my Ex false statements and evidence, and Mr. Lee step by step questioning and rebutting made my ex’s true form be revealed and the truth be revealed in front of the Judge. I told my family and friends that Mr. Lee is my life saver, I know the thanks no longer enough to express how grateful my children and I to him. My case is belong to family law, but I talked with other his clients during the waiting time in his office, I knew he also present for client in criminal and business cases. And these 5 of his clients that I met in his office all very satisfied with him and all of them had previous attorney. ( I asked 2 of his clients phone numbers and talked with them over the phone due to we don’t have time discuss the cases and Mr. Lee’s experience and knowledge, I believe it is very important for every one to hire an attorney) . I recommend consult several times before sign the contract with an attorney and do you best to ask other clients or obtain their phone numbers in the office or Court (Now it’s not easy due to most of case by Zoom). (That’s my experience, I hope it could help others and to avoid detours. )

Posted by Yedda | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He is very Proficient,efficient, and impressive lawyer .

When I asked my friend for recommendations for lawyers, many people recommended Mr. Lee. Their firm is very professional. They thoughtfully prepared a plan for the various situations that might be encountered at each stage and explained it to me. They are patient and always answer phone calls ...or call right back. Everything went smoothly in court because of the preparation and meetings that we had. Attorney Lee was also able to help assist and advise the translator we had in court. Daniel completed my case in record time and got us a favorable Judgment in court even though initially there was opposition to us. If my friends ever have difficulty and need the help of a lawyer, I will recommend Attorney Daniel Lee and his firm.

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Daniel Lee's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hilton Kong

Unknown lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I first contemplated starting my own firm, Chung/Daniel was there with helpful advice that allowed me to set myself up for success."

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Raymond Chow

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."

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Annie Scott

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel is a very smart attorney and a very kind person. He is diligent in his work ethic and a warrior for his clients. I wholeheartedly trust him. to handle any of my clients or my cases."

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Walter Hnot,

Adoption lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chung is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Ashley Green

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Daniel is an attorney who advocates for his client's rights. I have worked with him multiple times over the last year in various family law cases."

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Norwood Richardson

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Depew

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lee provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Thaddeus Iwuji

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer with great passion for fighting for his clients."

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Katherine Bakes

Car accident lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Other

"I not only endorse this lawyer, I also give them 5 stars."

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Scott Van Greenbaum

Child custody lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lee stays busy because he is good. When I go the Fort Bend County Courthouse, I usually see Mr. Lee at the courthouse. He has great knowledge in family law and criminal defense. He is a great advocate for his clients."

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Robert von Dohlen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lloyd Van Oostenrijk

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is a hard working attorney who fights for his clients. I am familiar with him from his work in Harris and Fort Bend Counties."

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Gina Famularo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Car accident lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Fran Brochstein

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the Houston family law community. He is a strong advocate for his client. He is professional and is always well prepared."

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Allison Hamilton

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Chung Yuan Lee. He provides accurate, insightful answers and good counsel. He is a valuable asset to the legal community in Houston. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Heather Bachman

Child support lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Lee for over 5 years. He is a dedicated attorney and advocates for his clients. Although we were on opposing sides, he was well prepared and handled himself with dignity and respect."

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Jessica Chen

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Annie Scott

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Walat Aqrawi

Immigration lawyer

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Thomas Stephenson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Bennett

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Robert von Dohlen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Scott Van Greenbaum

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gina Famularo

Family lawyer

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer

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Allison Hamilton

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Heather Bachman

Family lawyer

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Germaine Tanner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Karleana Farias

Family lawyer

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Julia Bancroft

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2017

Top Family Law Attorney, Houston Magazine

2017

Pro Bono College, Pro Bono College

2016

Solo Pro Bono Equal Access Champion, Houston Bar Association

2016

Top Lawyers 2016, H Texas Magazine

2015

State Bar College, Texas State Bar

2006

Dean's List, Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, C.Y. Lee Legal Group, PLLC

2009 - 2009

Senior Attorney-Litigation Department, Law Firm of Jonathan Lee

2008 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Winocour, Ray, & Scarbrough

Associations

2018 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2016 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Life Member

2015 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2011 - Present

Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Interest of J.P. and C.E.M.

Motion For New Trial Denied

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Education

2007

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

2004

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Texas Modern Mediation Conference Browsers Usage & Apps Presentation

2021

Texas Modern Mediation Conference Military & Veterans Issues

2019

Ethical Duties when to answer refer defer clients

Family law and ethics

2014

Publications

2017

Languages

Cantonese

Mandarin

Spanish

Activity

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