Yangkyoung Lee

Yangkyoung Lee

also known as 이양경 변호사

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at Costa Mesa, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation

3420 Bristol Stree, Suite 600, Costa Mesa, CA

About Yangkyoung

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 50%

family immigration, employment immigration, temporary work visas

50%
Litigation 50%

business litigation, commercial litigation, general litigation

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lee Justice Center

3420 Bristol Stree, Suite 600, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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Yangkyoung Lee's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aurora | November 06, 2020 | Employment & Labor

Rating

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

Posted by Alice | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

I hired her for my green card application. Because it complicated a little, other attorneys did not want to take it. She took it and got me the green card. She is efficient, and professional. I recommend her highly.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2015 | Child Custody

Dedicated and professional

Ms. Lee is an ethical attorney who responds to my concerns and needs very promptly and effectively. My case consisted of complicated issues and a bitter custodial battle. Custody of my children was taken away from me for months but Ms. Lee won my custody back! During my court hearings, Ms. Le...e was very compelling and tenacious in every stage. Ms. Lee is extremely detailed oriented and zeros in on the important goals with strategy and tact. I was so very fortunate to have found Ms. Lee, a good communicator who strives for the best results for her client, to represent my case. Overall, I am extremely pleased with her work and her care. I felt like I could trust her with my case, if I had questions or concerns she would respond back right away. Ms. Lee keeps me well informed about my case and what can happen in court. It was very comforting knowing, she is seeing me not as one more case in her carrier, but a person who is dealing with a complicated problem. I was searching for an attorney last minute for a court hearing and Ms. Lee was the only one who returned my call. When she said she would meet with me the next day on a Saturday to hear about my case, I knew I had found someone I could depend on and trust. I would highly recommend her services to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2015 | Domestic Violence

A True Advocate

Yangkyoung Lee was my Night in Shining Armour at a time in my Life I needed someone to save me from Despair. I was scared, frightened, and confused. I had searched for someone to help me but was running into so many road blocks with the Justice system. I became very frustrated and almost gave up. It ...seemed that no one understood what I had been going through until I found Yangkyoung Lee. She is an Angel that was able to ask me the right questions targeting the issues that needed to be addressed. It seemed like she actually FELT what I was going through with her innate intuition. She is genuinely a compassionate Lawyer. What was Amazing is that she was somehow able to calm me down and encourage me that I was strong enough to fight and concur my battles. I was a Victim of domestic violence going though a Divorce and began to have multiple threats from my X Husband. I needed her help with my TRO. Like I said, she was able to Dig Gently enough to get my story out. The TRO Declaration she wrote for me was carefully articulated that other lawyers had read it and were very impressed with it. She is a literal genus. The reason I say that is because the declaration is factual yet had the ability to draw you into it and feel my pain. My TRO was granted with her persistence and determination to have my voice be heard loud and clear. She was right, I have grown stronger and am living a new happy life. I am forever grateful for Yangkyoung Lee. I highly recommend to higher this dedicated Woman of Law that will fight for you to the end. She will do research relentlessly to find what is needed to advocate for her client. She may look sweet but the Pit-bull emerges if necessary for her clients. I am blessed to have met her.

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Yangkyoung Lee's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Aryeh Leichter

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Laguna

General practice lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Esther Hyun

Litigation lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Knut Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jonathan Jekel

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Daniel Laguna

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2016 - Present

Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court

Associate

2016 - Present

Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of Court

Associate

2015 - 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

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Korean American Chamber of Commerce of San Diego

Advisory Board

2014 - Present

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Korean American Bar Association of San Diego

Member

2015 - 2016

Korean American Bar Association of San Diego

General Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

2014

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

MA

2004

Konkuk University, Seoul South Korea

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2004

Konkuk University, Seoul South Korea

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2006

University of Nebraska-Lincoln The Hole

Languages

Korean

English

Activity

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