$ 425-425 per hour
Joseph Hyunsung Lee
also known as Joe Lee
About Joseph
Biography
I have walked many paths in life. I started life out as an attorney, have been a minister, a school teacher, but the most important job I've ever had is a father. When my son, Danny was born, it changed my life. When he was diagnosed with autism, it shook my world. When the school system and the state tried to cut off his services because of this current budget crisis in California, it pointed me to my true calling.
I often wondered why I've been privileged to be able to have three very satisfying careers as a pastor, a school administrator and attorney. Now, I put these three callings together to serve families who, like mine, have children who need help. I use my experience as a former school administrator to navigate the school systems. I use my expertise as an attorney to advocate for the children in need. I use my training as a minister to empathize with hurting families. In all, I am here to serve all those families who need a caring attorney.
If your family needs a competent attorney who can guide you through the legal and emotional maze of IEP's, IPP's, fair hearings, due process proceedings and other processes, I am here to serve you and your family.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Joseph H Lee, P.C.
301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 325, Pasadena, CA, 91101-1911
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Joseph Hyunsung Lee's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Living Trust Lawyer
We have been very please with Mr. Lee's services. After our consultation, it was obvious that we needed help to navigate all the steps that needed to be completed when our loved one passed. Mr. Lee has been invaluable. Providing advise, expertise, and professionalism. With the family dynamics, th...
Posted by Jeannette | August 12, 2015
Mr.Lee cares about "special needs" children
Seeing for myself how much he cares about "special needs" children it made the whole process so much smoother. Mr. Lee knows what he is doing. His ability talk to us on our level was exactly what we needed. I appreciated the fact that whenever I had a question, he always got back to me within the h...
Posted by Dwayne | January 29, 2015
Very knowledgeable and easy to work with
Recently we had to create a living trust and Joseph made the process both easy and understandable. The process was very low stress and we came away feeling like we knew exactly what we had created and also feeling like we knew much more about California Law.
Posted by Jeffrey | January 22, 2015
Excellent work setting up my trust
Dr. Lee has done excellent work in setting up a trust for our family. He is very patient and explains each document in a clear, concise manner before signing. Furthermore, when I was having issues setting things up from my end, I emailed Dr. Lee for questions, and he immediately responded (same day) ...
Posted by Theresa | January 22, 2015
Updated Family Trust / Special Needs
Dr. Lee helped us update an old trust. His expertise in the area of Special Needs law was invaluable since we have a son with autism. Joe walked us through the whole process and clearly answered our many questions about all aspects of our estate plan including wills, advanced directives, health car...
Joseph Hyunsung Lee's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joe is a smart attorney and a genuinely good person. He knows estate planning inside and out and highly recommend him."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Joseph. We have had the pleasure of referring several clients to each other and Joseph provides sound legal guidance which takes into consideration all factors concerned. He readily recognizes the stakes involved in Trust Litigation and gives clear headed and wise advice to clients in that area."
"I've had the pleasure of working on a matter together with Joseph Lee when he served as in-house legal counsel for a local school. He is a straightforward, personable, knowledgeable attorney with a strong dose of common sense and humor. His pastoral heart and passion for special needs children shows through and makes him an ideal advocate in his chosen areas of special needs and estate planning law."
"Once you meet with Joseph, you quickly realize how passionate he is about advocacy for special needs children. It is an uncommon, but often overlooked, trait. I recommend him without reservation."
"Mr. Lee is an excellent attorney. He also has a strong compassion for helping others and being highly involved in the community. I highly recommend Mr. Lee for any estate planning issues."
"I have known Joe through a professional networking association and he always presents himself well. Recently, I needed assistance with a problem I was having at my son's school and not only was Joe well versed in the legal aspect of the problem, but he also considered the practical impact certain actions would have in the long run. His expertise combined with his common sense make him an excellent resource in this area of the law."
"Joe is a thoroughly professional, highly able estate planning attorney. I've worked with him on a number of matters and have found him to be well-grounded in his field and a conscientious professional,"
"Joseph is a great attorney who genuinely cares about obtaining the best results for his clients. He can also handle matters that many attorneys cannot, including legal issues relating to special needs children; a true passion of his."
"Joseph is a wonderful person and great lawyer who is doing the good work of representing people with special needs children before school boards. I strongly endorse Joseph."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the pleasure of working down the hall from Mr. Lee. As a newer attorney, when I had an issue that I was not familiar with, I knew I could go to Joe's office and get guidance from him because he is not only extremely knowledgeable, but very warm and welcoming. He is the same way with all his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Dr. Lee is a compelling advocate and dynamic speaker and earns my unqualified endorsement. I have invited him to speak on his area of practice in a meeting I moderate for The Esquire Network (TEN) and know him well as a fellow member of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. A "top shelf" lawyer."
"Joseph Lee is a great attorney and an even better man. He provides a wealth of knowledge, experience and compassion for his clients."
"Joseph really cares about his clients, and is very knowledgeable in estate planning, estate administration and special needs trusts--he's an asset to the community."
"I have known Joseph for quite a while and regard him as one of the best attorneys in the field of special education law."
"Joseph is one of the most well rounded, and well respected attorneys in all of Pasadena. He has extensive experience working with schools, districts, and parents. As the father of a child with special needs, Joseph takes special care of each client, and treats them as family. I have strongly recommended Joseph to members of my family, and my community at large. He truly is one of the most honest, hard working, and caring attorneys in the Greater Los Angeles area."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Pasadena Magazine, Top Attorneys
2016
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2015
Pasadena Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Principal, Lee, Green, Stewart & Paul Attorneys at Law
2015 - 2016
Principal, Lee & Green, PC
2011 - 2015
Partner, Law Offices of Lee and Baghoomian
2006 - 2011
Administrator of Schools (Superintendent), Southlands Christian Schools
2006 - 2009
Planting Pastor, Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Pasadena
Associations
2014 - Present
Christian Legal Aid of Los AngelesVolunteer Attorney
2014 - Present
Pasadena Tournament of RosesProvisional Member
2014 - Present
Vineyard Community Church of Pomona ClaremontBoard of Elders
2014 - Present
Home of AngelsBoard Member
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Korean American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Pasadena Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember
2012 - Present
Pasadena Child Development Associates (PCDA)Board Member
2012 - Present
Center4SpecialNeedsBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Trust Administration
Successful Administration
Limited Conservatorship
Successfully completed
Trust Administration
Matter successfully concluded
Regional Center Due Process
Granted in part
Small Estate Plan
Matter successfully concluded
School District Advocacy
Family very satisfied
Expulsion Matter
Expulsion stayed and child find case successfully enacted
Trust Administration
Trust successfully administered
Estate Plan
Successfully created plan
Probate
Successfully completed probate with minimal costs and fees to client
Estate Plan
Worked to a satisfactory conclusion for this case
School District Advocacy
We intervened and secured all the parents' desired services
Regional Center Advocacy
Family satisfied with result
Education
2011
Fuller Theological Seminary
DMin
2002
Princeton Theological Seminary
MDiv
1999
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Professional Child Development Associaties
Limited Conservatorships
2017
Pasadena Estate and Succession Planning Affinity Group
Issue Spotting in Special Needs Clients
2017
Pasadena Bar Association
Special Needs Trusts
2017
Family Law Section
Special Needs in Family Law
2014
TEN Downtown
Starting out Solo
2014
Special Needs Summit
Special Needs Trusts
2014
Special Needs Summit
10 Commandments to a Successful IEP
2014
San Gabriel Valley Bar Association
Special Needs Trusts
2014
San Gabriel Valley Bar Association
Special Needs Trusts
2013
Provisors
Special Needs Trusts
2012
Through the Roof Conference
Law, Gospel and Autism
2012
In His Image
10 Commandments of IEPs
2012
Greenhouse Therapy Center
California's Autism Insurance Reform Act
Publications
2014
Flock of Legals
Special Education Due Process Hearing
2014
Flock of Legals
How to Prepare for an IEP Hearing
2014
Flock of Legals
What is an IEP Plan? An Introduction
2014
AVVO Legal Guides
Do I Need a Special Needs Trust?
2011
Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology
Fostering Indigenous Leadership Through Redefining Christian Relationships at Southlands Christian Schools
Languages
English
Korean
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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15 Dec 2011
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07 Dec 2011