Yangkyoung Lee is a former investigative journalist who has a strong conviction in justice. She cares about people. She believes that people, especially those who find themselves lost in the confusing and intimidating maize of the legal system, deserve respect, and a competent lawyer.
Lee Justice Center, where Ms. Lee is a sole Principal Attorney, is not your average law office. You will meet a lawyer who is compassionate and passionate about helping her clients in their legal issues, but she is, at the same time, aggressive and competent enough to bring the case to trial if necessary. Even though Ms. Lee works out of San Diego, she accepts clients from anywhere in Southern California. She will not make her clients come to her office. Ms. Lee will go anywhere in Southern California to meet clients wherever there is a case.
Ms. Lee handles workers compensation and employment and labor matters such as, discrimination related to age, sex, or race, sexual harassment, family or medical leave, and civil rights cases on contingency basis.Ms. Lee also accepts personal injury cases involving dangerous conditions on public properties, construction sites, supermarkets, and automobile accidents, and civil rights cases on contingency. Ms. Lee is also very well versed in commercial litigation. Ms. Lee is proud to provide competent legal services in various practices of law at a reasonable cost. Lee Justice Center is a small law firm, which means, you will deal with the same lawyer who does your intake interview and who will handle your case until your case is closed. Ms. Lee is licensed to practice law in all state jurisdictions of California, and is also admitted in U.S. District Court, Southern District Court of California.
Practice areas
Have you slipped and fell at a grocery store, or at a restaurant? Did you fall on a sidewalk? Depending on the causes of your fall, you may have a case against the store or the restaurant or even the city.
Our firm, Employment Lawyer, that covers Southern California including but not limited to San Diego, Orange County, LA County and Riverside, handles both prosecution and defense of wage and hour law litigation including PAGA.
Our firm, Personal Injury Lawyer California, which covers all Southern California including but not limited to San Diego, Orange County, LA County and Riverside, represents those who suffer from injuries after car accidents.
Unlike some other employment law claims where you are required to go through and exhaust administrative remedies, you can initiate your wrongful termination lawsuit in the court directly, either federal or state, depending on the nature of your claim
My firm handles civil rights cases involving police brutality, police shooting, excessive force by police, and prisoner rights.
Languages spoken
Korean, English
Lee Justice Center
501 W. Broadway
Suite 800
San Diego, CA, 92101
Lee Justice Center
1545 S Harbor Blvd #2047
Fullerton, CA, 92832
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2014 | 03/20/2015 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services | State Bar of California | 2016 |
Outstanding Service Award | Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc. | 2015 |
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services | State Bar of California | 2015 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
James A D’Angelo Outstanding Child Advocate Award | Children's Advocacy Institute, USD | 2014 |
Pro Bono Legal Service 100+ hours Recognition | University of San Diego School of Law | 2014 |
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Best Petitioner Brief 1st Place | Paul A. McLennon, Sr. Honors Moot Court Tournament | 2013 |
CALI Excellence for Future Awards (Death Penalty Seminar) | CALI | 2012 |
1st Place for Government Reporting | North Dakota Newspaper Association | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Lee Justice Center | 2015 - Present |
Volunteer Attorney | Legal Aid Society Of San Diego, Inc. | 2014 - Present |
Certified Legal Intern-Felony Division | San Diego Public Defender's Office | 2014 - 2014 |
Certified Intern | Appellate Clinic, University of San Diego School of Law | 2013 - 2014 |
Certified Legal Intern-Juvenile Division | San Diego Public Defender's Office | 2012 - 2012 |
Judicial Extern | United States District Court, S.D. Cal. | 2012 - 2012 |
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General Assignment Reporter | JoongAng Daily, Seoul South Korea | 2007 - 2008 |
General Assignment Reporter | Grand Forks Herald | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court | Associate | 2016 - Present |
Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of Court | Associate | 2016 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (San Diego chapter) | Member | 2015 - Present |
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego | Member | 2015 - Present |
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Lawyers Club of San Diego | Member | 2015 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Korean American Chamber of Commerce of San Diego | Advisory Board | 2015 - Present |
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Korean American Bar Association of San Diego | Member | 2011 - Present |
Korean American Bar Association of San Diego | General Board Member | 2015 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln | The Hole | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of San Diego School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2014 |
University of Nebraska, Lincoln | MA | 2006 |
Konkuk University, Seoul South Korea | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Konkuk University, Seoul South Korea | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Child Custody | successful |
Felony Theft | Dismissed without prejudice |
Civil Rights (Motion Practice) | Successful (survived motion to dismiss) |
Asylum | Successful (not deported) |
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Ms. Lee is a fierce advocate for her clients. Her experience shows that she is tenacious and dedicated to her clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Aryeh Leichter, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Laguna, General practice Attorney on Sep 19, 2015
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Ms. Lee is a consummate professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure her clients interests are protected. I highly recommend her; she is a great attorney.
Esther Hyun, Litigation Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
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Ms. Lee is a hardworking, bright, and dedicated attorney. She will be a strong advocate for her clients and zealously represent them in and out of court.
Knut Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 20, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a hard working and very bright lawyer. I think that she will be a fantastic addition to the San Diego legal community and I look forward to working with her in the future.
Jonathan Jekel, Family Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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Yangkyoung is a great lawyer. Her work with children's advocacy, domestic violence, and civil appeals was well-written, meticulous and legally sound. In short, she understands the procedural and substantive legal issues facing her clients. To me, what is more important is the fact that Yangkyoung is passionate. She is driven. She is inspired and inspiring. In my experience with Yangkyoung, she put her heart and soul into every piece of work product she made. If you want an attorney who shares your values and will truly fight for your rights, Yangkyoung is the one.