James Janghoon Lee

Personal injury Attorney at Salt Lake City, UT

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Car accident

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When you've been injured in an accident, you need an attorney to help pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We will fight for you.

14 years
Personal injury

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When you've been injured in an accident, you need an attorney to help pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We will fight for you.

14 years

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Mr. Lee has been an attorney with Liberty Law since 2010. Having won millions of dollars for his clients, he has been recognized as a top 40 under 40 attorney by the National Trial Lawyers. Using his negotation skills and trial experience, Mr. Lee leverages the best outcomes to ensure that medical bills are paid and clients are fully compensated.

Mr. Lee graduated with a law degree from Brigham Young University in 2007. He is a native New Yorker, born to Korean immigrants.

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Licensed for 14 years

State UT

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Acquired 2008

Updated 03/10/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Liberty Law

(385) 787-5108 Office

997 E 3900 S

Suite 101

Salt Lake City, UT, 84124

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Liberty Law

(385) 787-5108 Office

21 E 100 N

Suite 202

American Fork, UT, 84003

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4.7 / 5.0

23 customer reviews

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Posted by Hansook | February 20, 2018

James Lee Attorney

This was my first time to get medical treatment for a car accident. I was confused and did not know what to do. James Lee took me step by step, very clearly through the case. He always answered my questions thoroughly and kindly. He also helped me get a satisfactory amount of pocket money for my injuries. He finished my case neatly and efficiently professional.

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Posted by Irvin | October 8, 2013

The best attorney.

James did a great job, he kept me informed about my case, he made me feel like he was doing everything he could to help me on my case, and he did. His amazing job and knowledge helped me to get out of it with a great outcome. There's no doubt that if in the future I need a attorney I know I'm calling the best. Thank you so much James.

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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2016

Excellent work James Lee

James Lee with Liberty Law has done an excellent job helping and assisting my family with multiple issues this year. Just when i thought my world was crashing James stepped in and was able to get multiple charges reduced or even dismissed. I greatly appreciate his time and commitment in helping my family during this rough time. Thanks again James!

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Posted by Doug | April 6, 2021

Very Impressed

We retained James to handle a serious traffic matter for our son as we live out of state. It was very stressful being so far away and we felt helpless until a friend recommended James. We found him to be extremely hard working and always available to discuss the case. James was a tough negotiator when he needed to be and even in the midst of Covid he was tenacious in fighting for a fair deal. We are very pleased with the outcome and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James Lee!

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Posted by Ivan | October 2, 2020

Great experience and service

Since the very first time I was able to talk to James about my situation he was 100% willing to help me no matter what the situation was. From the beginning to the end he was always there to answer all my questions advice me and work for my best interest. What I liked the most out of working with James was his commitment he had, and his honesty. Communication was excellent as well, he would always call me to give me an update of the case and I didn't feel that I didn't know what was going on. Overall, a great experience and a great person to work with

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Posted by Harry | March 6, 2016

Great experience!!

The experience I had from Liberty law was amazing! I have hire James twice for the case that I have been charge. Through out those experience of getting an ticket was rough. But having James as attorney, he was able to get those charge handle perfectly as I wanted and conform like a doctor not to worry too much about the case. I'm just bless to be able to know a lawyer like him that able to reach out for the people that needs help. I'm looking forward to hiring him again for sure, to help me to be come citizen.

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Posted by Dan | February 19, 2016

Very Impressive

We hired James to represent us in a matter involving our adult son. He was very attentive, noted our concerns and thoroughly investigated the matter. He was ultimately able to strategically negotiate a plea of abeyance deal that was above and beyond what we had hoped for. He was very efficient and prompt in communicating with us, kept us informed, and was on time and prepared for each Court hearing. He charged a very reasonable fee for his services. James is a competent professional, and we would recommend him to anyone for legal help. We consider him our lawyer, and will not hesitate to hire him again if we ever have the need.

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Posted by Jeremy McVicar | February 28, 2015

Consultation

Saw Mr. Lee yesterday in prep for bringing my Korean fiance to Utah. He was really great and when he didn't know a question, he did everything to find the right answers. He's kind, considerate, and knows how to navigate immigration law. I'll be using him when I'm ready to apply the paper work for my finance and I. I would highly recommend this attorney if you have visa or immigration concerns.

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Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014

Just what I needed

I could not be more happy with the outcome of my case. My case was reduced from two sever charges down to nothing more than a traffic ticket. Mr. Lee was spot on with his analysis and judgement of the case and how the Prosecuting Attorney would responded. His knowledge of the system and the other party was a huge benefit. I hope I never need to use his services again, but without questions I would retain Mr. Lee. I highly recommend Mr. Lee for any legal matters.

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Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2014

James Lee, with Liberty Law, is "Sharp" and "Professional".

James Lee's Professional Services was excellent. James is a friendly, compassionate person. I was impressed with his knowledge, and navigation of the "Justice System". He is truly a person that wants to help his clients through the Justice System. I highly recommend the Services of James Lee, and Liberty Law.

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2014

Best attortney ever!

I highly recommend James Lee He is professional, generous,experienced,effective attorney I am really grateful and satisfied with having James as attorney to support and defend our case. With his best effort, our case could have been dismissed!

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2014

Excellent attorney!

I strongly recommend James. He is very generous to his clients and very realistic for All cases. James defended us well and supported us. And our case is dismissed.

Posted by irving t | February 18, 2014

excelent lawyer

i consider this lawyer part of my family he is always there for me and my family for all the legal issues you can count on james ,, thank you james you have a client for life,,

Posted by Miguel | January 24, 2014

Excellent

I had a case where an insurance company did not want to pay my medical bills from a car accident made by one of their clients. The case took almost two years to be presented at court. The defendant's lawyer showed documents and assumptions that were never made in the two years until the day we were at court. It was a difficult situation, because none of us knew about this information. However, James Lee handled the situation really well and acted very professional. He was direct, did not go around the bush and presented a clear explanation to the judge. The other lawyer could not really say anything against his words and at the end we won the case. I highly recommend James Lee. Thank you

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Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2013

Recommendation for Liberty Law, James Lee

I hired James Lee to handle a personal case for me. James took care of everything but kept me informed on what was happening throughout the process. It was a worry-free experience. I highly recommend James Lee; he's professional, experienced, and easy to work with.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2013

A nice and expert lawyer

He is a great and knowledgeable criminal and immigration lawyer. He helped me a lot in resolving a case which got worse in the middle of the process. I liked his responsibility to get the best possible deal with the prosecutor considering the conditions that happened in the middle of the investigations. I highly recommend him for his sense of responsibility, niceness and negotiation capabilities.

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Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2013

Excellent and prompt service.

I used James as my lawyer to help me with some recent legal matters. He was able to secure me a deal that was better than I thought was possible. He knows the legal system well and can negotiate to get you the best deal possible. I highly recommend him for your criminal and other legal needs.

Posted by Joshua | October 8, 2013

Best Lawyer

James has helped me out with a number of things such as my wife's immigration and other legal matters. He is the best. He is very dependable and trustworthy. He is very knowledgable and easy to work with. I would recommend him to anybody.

Posted by M. T. | September 14, 2013

Sharing my Experience Will Help You

Unfortunately I cannot share my problem completely, But this attorney changed my serious case to something else at the end. He really did his best to clean my records in the U.S. as much as possible. You never feel that you are cooperating with an stranger attorney. All the time I had this feeling that he is a member of my family and he really will help you like a part of your family. So, WHY SHOULD I GO WITH SOMEONE ELSE SINCE THIS GUY IS LIVING IN UTAH??!!

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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2013

Phenomenal

James Lee represented me confidently and solidily with a case that ended up turning out better than I thought. He was reasonable, responsive, and a straight up guy. He went to battle for me. Highest of caliber attorney is the least I could say to describe my experience with James Lee.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Member
Liberty Law, PLLC
2010 - Present

Attorney
Ford and Huff
2008 - 2010

Senior Clerk
Riverside County D.A's Office
2007 - 2008

Legal Intern
Queens County District Attorney
2006 - 2006

Legal Intern
Kim & Chang
2005 - 2005

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Education

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2007

Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004

Legal Cases

State of Utah vs. <Name Withheld>
The charge of negligent homicide was dismissed. No jail was imposed. To avoid trial, the midwife pleaded "no contest" to unlawful conduct and reckless endangerment, as misdemeanors.

State of Utah vs. <Name Withheld>
All 19 counts of Communications Fraud were dismissed.

State of Utah vs. <Name Withheld>
A settlement was reached in which defendant pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of 2nd degree homicide with remaining charges dismissed. More importantly, the judge recommended that defendant should serve no more than 5 years in prison.

Associations

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Attorney Member
2009 - Present

Utah Association for Justice
Attorney Member
2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Utah chapter)
Attorney Member
2010 - 2012

Languages Spoken

English

Korean

Spanish

Honors and Awards

Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
2014

Public Service Award
J. Reuben Clark Law School
2007

Speaking Engagements

Auto Injury Litigation: the Ultimate Guide
Eliminating Subrogration Liens in Auto Accident Cases
2019

The Paralegal's Guide to Settlements
Maximizing settlements for personal injury cases
2018

Pre-law UVU Seminar
Life in the Law
2013

Utah State Bar, Labor & Employment Section
Race Relations in the Law
2011

Immigration Seminar
Adjusting Status through U.S. Citizen Spouse
2010

Criminal Courts Class
Understanding Plea Bargaining
2010

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Attorney endorsements

Received (16)

Given (9)

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Garrett Handy

Personal injury Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Lee is an excellent attorney. He's smart and aggressive. James is experienced in handling personal injury and criminal cases and has the background and know-how to get good results for his clients."

Geoff Germane

Immigration Attorney | Sep 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for 9 years and consider him to be a person of integrity, excellent work ethic, and competence. He has distinguished himself from scores of other lawyers in these regards."

Randall Rowberry

Personal injury Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known James for over ten years. He is a fantastic attorney, an even better person, and I wholeheartedly recommend him for anybody looking for help with an immigration, criminal, or personal injury matter."

Moseley Collins

Motorcycle accident Attorney | Dec 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James has an excellent reputation in the legal community."

Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Richard Geller

Unknown Attorney | Sep 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

Samuel Lockhart

Unknown Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a man of integrity and exceptional skill."

Michael Waddington

Personal injury Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Sean Cleary

Criminal defense Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

John O'Brien

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

Jansen Gunther

Personal injury Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lee is a bright attorney with well-seasoned skills in motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial advocacy."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Zachary Derr

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James gets great results for his clients and takes the time to understand their needs and situation."

Jackie Ball

Personal injury Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"James Lee is an exceptional trial attorney. I've been impressed with his industry knowledge and tireless efforts to obtain the best compensation for his clients."

Brody Valerga

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer all criminal matters to James. He works tirelessly for his clients and always gets good results."

Yasser Sanchez

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lee is a very bright attorney. He gives each case the very detailed personal attention that it needs. I highly endorse him for criminal and immigration cases. Hire him with confidence."

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