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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 . 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.
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Acquired: 2014
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3420 Bristol Stree, Suite 600, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
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Posted by christopher | February 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Ive had the absolute best experience with Yangkyoung. She treats you like family and will fight for you. She is determined and focused and really does care for you as a client. She gives her all to represent you and she really gave attention to my case. She invests a lot of time and energy to my case...
Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Yangkyoung does her job very fast and efficiently. She tries not bothering her client to make them prepare tons of paper work. My case was done faster than expected with several communications via email with her.
Posted by Zolzaya | December 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Yangkyoung gave me light when things were very dark and hard. Initially I was hesitant to hire Yangkyoung and went and got few more consultations with other attorneys. I’m so glad I decided to go with her. She is very honest and kind. I completely trust her words as she says things the way it is an...
Posted by Uzi | November 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I had excellent experience with Yangkyoung Lee. She handled our case very professionally. She went above and beyond all necessary steps that we took. I will recommend to anyone about her service.
Posted by Aurora | November 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
Ms Lee represented our company in a labor dispute. Professional and knowledgeable, she made us understand the process. She was supportive. She is well recommended as a lawyer
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Intellectual property lawyer
Family lawyer
2016
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2015
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
2014
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
2013
Best Petitioner Brief 1st Place, Paul A. McLennon, Sr. Honors Moot Court Tournament
2012
CALI Excellence for Future Awards (Death Penalty Seminar), CALI
2008
1st Place for Government Reporting, North Dakota Newspaper Association
2015 - Present
President, Lee Justice Center
2014 - Present
Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of San Diego, Inc.
2014 - 2014
Certified Legal Intern-Felony Division, San Diego Public Defender's Office
2013 - 2014
Certified Intern, Appellate Clinic, University of San Diego School of Law
2012 - 2012
Certified Legal Intern-Juvenile Division, San Diego Public Defender's Office
2012 - 2012
Judicial Extern, United States District Court, S.D. Cal.
2007 - 2008
General Assignment Reporter, JoongAng Daily, Seoul South Korea
2007 - 2007
General Assignment Reporter, Grand Forks Herald
2016 - Present
Louis M. Welsh American Inn of CourtAssociate
2016 - Present
Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of CourtAssociate
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (San Diego chapter)Member
2015 - Present
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoMember
2015 - Present
Lawyers Club of San DiegoMember
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Korean American Chamber of Commerce of San DiegoAdvisory Board
2014 - Present
National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Korean American Bar Association of San DiegoMember
2015 - 2016
Korean American Bar Association of San DiegoGeneral Board Member
successful
Dismissed without prejudice
Successful (survived motion to dismiss)
Successful (not deported)
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
MA
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
Korean
English
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