$ 145-195 per hour
A. John Kim
About A. John
Biography
Attorney A. John Kim has been practicing immigration law exclusively since 2004 and for ALG Lawyers since 2007 in Los Angeles. Attorney Kim is motivated to help improve the lives of Americans and aspiring immigrants who strive to better themselves through hard work and integrity. He hopes to accomplish this by helping those who wish to contribute to American values, the American way of life, the US economy and serving those who need it most. Attorney Kim earned his law degree from the University of California at Hastings in San Francisco and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association and the American Bar Association. His legal experience includes the public defender’s office, California State Court and private law firms in immigration law and federal litigation. He also serves as Director of the law firm’s pro bono and charity program, Giv2 America, and is an expert in corporate, business and immigration law. During his free time, Attorney Kim enjoys road trips, camping, nature adventures, cooking (and eating) healthy meals and musical concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
ALG Lawyers Inc.
15260 Ventura Blvd #1200, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA, 91403
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
A. John Kim's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
70 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (70)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 26 - 30 of 31 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2023 | Immigration
ALG Lawyers and Attorney Kim
I was really happy with the great service ALG Lawyers and their team gave me, especially Attorney Kim. They knew a lot about immigration law and really wanted to help me with the tough parts of my case. They were professional and helpful the whole time.
A. John Kim
Replied last December 06, 2023We are glad that you're happy with our service. Looking forward to be of service with you again in the future!
Posted by SS | November 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional Service
I couldn't be happier with the exceptional service provided by ALG Lawyers and their incredible team, particularly Attorney Kim. From the very start, they demonstrated a profound understanding of immigration law and a sincere commitment to helping me navigate the complexities of my case.
A. John Kim
Replied last December 01, 2023Hi Syvil, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We highly appreciate it. Looking forward again to work with you again in the future!
Posted by Karen | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very knowledgeable and detailed
We had a consultation and decided to hire Mr. Kim a couple weeks ago and he was able to answer all our questions about the family immigration process in detail. The on boarding process was quick and all communication was done online or over the phone. There was no rush or pressure in trying to unders...
A. John Kim
Replied last November 17, 2021In a city filled with so many choices, we thank you for choosing us.
Posted by Katalin | December 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Reliable and highly professional services for legal immigration cases
I am a returning client of Mr. Kim. I hired his law office to guide me through 5 different cases, all related to my immigration status. He is a highy reliable, knowledgable professional who provides consistent high-quality service. Mr. Kim and his team helped me every step of the way, explaining the ...
A. John Kim
Replied last December 12, 2019In a city filled with so many choices, we thank you for choosing us.
Posted by Francesca | December 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Incredibile work!
I hired Mr Kim because he had successfully helped my brother get his green card. Mine was a family based case and he helped from before filing to green card in hand. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and makes a client feel at ease.
A. John Kim
Replied last December 12, 2019Thank you for your trust in our office.
A. John Kim's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I'm a personal injury attorney and I don't do any immigration. I've known Mr. Kim for over 5 years. When people ask me for a referral to a good immigration I always refer them to A. John Kim. Mr. Kim and his staff take great care of their clients."
Moses Yneges
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney, ALG Lawyers
2002 - 2007
Attorney, Los Angeles Law Firms
Associations
2004 - Present
New York State Bar Association
2004 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2004 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
EB-2 Employment Based Visa National Interest Waiver- Louis
Approved
F-1 Student Visa- Allison
Provisional Stateside Waiver- Felicia
H-1B Professional Worker Visa- Peter
Marriage-Based Petition- Carol
Approved
TN Professional Work Visa- Frank
Approved
E-1 Treaty Trader- Jeff
Approved
E-2 Visa Investor- Karen
Approved
E-3 Specialty Occupations from Australia- Christopher
Approved
EB-1 Employment Based Visa - Denise
Approved
EB-2 Bachelor’s and 5 Years’ Experience - Jessica
Approved
EB-2 Master’s Degree - Chandler
Approved
EB-3 Employment Based Visa Bachelor’s Degree - Kevin
Approved
EB-3 2 Years Experience - Christen
Approved
EB-5 Green Card Investor - Robert
Approved
Education
N/A
University of California at Hastings in San Francisco
Law Degree
Publications
2023
ALG Lawyers
Alert: New Green Card And EAD Designs
2023
2023
2023
ALG Lawyers
A Simplified Guide On The Public Charge Rule
2023
2023
2022
2022
ALG Lawyers
Senate’s Bipartisan Draft For DACA Legalization
2021
USA TODAY (AZCENTRAL General News)
Entrepreneurs of high-potential startups are eligible for U.S. parole.
Languages
English
Filipino
Japanese
Spanish
Portuguese
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can i change my B2 tourist visa to another visa for example E2 so i can work and live in the US?
22 Feb 2022
Q&A
Will it impact my visa stamping if I have Nmn in latest I-797 petition and not in older petitions? Does it need to be corrected?
15 Feb 2022
Q&A
I am a US citizen, I met my fiaance on one dating site online,Can I file i-129f for her even when we haven't met in person?
24 Jan 2022