Peter Min-Su Kyung

Peter Min-Su Kyung

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

730 Alhambra Blvd, Ste 210, Sacramento, CA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Family-based, employment-based, and humanitarian-based immigration attorney.

15 years

100%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

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 with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

916-306-1103

730 Alhambra Blvd, Ste 210, Sacramento, CA, 95816

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Peter Min-Su Kyung's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

290 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 59 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Martin | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Incredibly talented and hard-working immigration lawyer

Peter Kyung is an incredibly talented and hard-working immigration lawyer that is well deserving of his praise. My wife and I chose Peter to guide us through the family-based green card application process. We found him through his stellar reviews on Yelp and chose him because we could see that he... is very confident and knowledgeable with what he does. On top of that, we saw that Peter is a man of integrity and does his best to make us feel at home. This is important to us because we believe it is best to work with someone that we can connect with on a personal level. Peter is meticulous with his work and his attention to detail is very reassuring. We had a peace of mind knowing that the application we sent is correctly filed and as best as it can be. Peter was with us throughout the entire application process, including the interview, and was very helpful with his quick and thorough responses to our questions. Our families now have an immigration lawyer that we can always confide in and we highly recommend Peter to anyone else looking for an immigration lawyer. - Martin & Yung

Posted by Daiana | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Peter is the best immigration attorney

I am extremely grateful that I found Peter to work with on my mother's case. She was here on an overstayed tourist visa, and had previous unsuccessful attempts to get her Green Card with other attorneys. Peter took the time to understand the situation during our initial meeting and offered great guid...ance and support throughout the whole process. He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and always there for you when needed. He instantly replied to all my emails and even shared his vacation schedule with me to make sure it won't affect our case. My mother had her Green Card in less than six months and we are extremely thankful to Peter. I would definitely recommend him to anybody who needs help with immigration matters.

Posted by Christopher | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Our best decision.

When my same-sex partner and I first started exploring the idea of returning home and gaining an IR1 Visa, I bought and read the (very informative) NOLO book on the topic and got online to try to work out how to DIY. Feeling confused with the unclear, sometimes apparently conflicting information I vi...sited the Hong Kong consulate to ask for advice...they were kind, but unhelpful. Shortly after, we decided we had better do this with professional help. After a few weeks researching Peter Kyung became our choice of advocate. Yesterday, Henry, had a 2 hour wait (by himself as I was not allowed in the consulate) for his interview. While he was there he overheard countless people trying to manage on their own, running into confusing rules and difficult challenges. The Consular staff were as helpful as they could be, but made it clear that they do not provide information or hand-holding. Some were turned away, we were not. Indeed the clerk jokingly mentioned to Henry that our case was in such good order that it was a waste of time submitting all the additional evidence! Peter was competent, comforting, and encouraging throughout. In reflection we believe our relationship with him has been one of the best decisions we made in this process. Peter is an expert at helping many who would otherwise be lost in a sea of red tape and legalese. I can and will recommend him for immigration matters without a moments hesitation.

Posted by Andrew | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service

After getting married, my wife and I started the process of applying for her green card. Neither of us knew exactly what we were doing and we were lost. Thankfully we found Peter Kyung. He a was very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the whole process. Always responded to emails in... a timely manner, and always knew the answer to our questions. He really helped keep our stress to a minimum through the lengthy process. If it wasn't for Peter, we would probably still be lost in the application process. We just got our case approved and couldn't be more happy with his service. I would recommend him to anyone looking for help with immigration services.

Posted by Tooch | January 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Responsive, thorough and highly professional

Peter Kyung is a constant professional with extensive knowledgeable about immigration laws, responsive and detail oriented. He worked diligently to help us navigate through the complex immigration/visa process. Peter was instrumental in the success of both of our cases: 1) immigrant visas for my p...arent in-laws and 2) tourist visa for my brother in-law. In both situations, Peter displayed a great amount of patience by taking the time to thoroughly explain the process to us and helping to address our concerns from start to finish. That was important to us, since we had lots of questions. Once Peter decided to take on our cases, he put his best effort forward and hit the ground running. After analyzing my parent in-laws’ case, Peter created a detailed plan of action and guided us through each step of the way, from documentation gathering to interview preparation. With Peter’s guidance, I’m happy to inform you that my parent in-laws were able to pass their immigration interview on December 8, 2016. We are ecstatic that they will soon arrive in the U.S. to live with us. While waiting on my parent in-laws case, we once again turned to Peter for help, but this time it was a tourist visa for my brother in-law. My brother in-law had come to the U.S. a couple of times before, but towards the end of 2015 he was denied a tourist visa due to his pending I-130 case. At that point we had a daunting and difficult task ahead of us, but sure enough Peter’s efforts and experience proved to be the difference in helping my brother in-law obtained a tourist visa. Peter made it possible for our family members to be with each other. For that reason, I would like to say a special thank you to Peter for all his help. In addition, I would definitely refer him to others.

See All Client Reviews

Peter Min-Su Kyung's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Peter
Justin W. Chong headshot
Justin Chong

Immigration lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Friend

"Peter Kyung is a trustworthy and sincere attorney who puts his clients interests before anything else. Mr. Kyung makes himself personally available and represents clients cases as if it was his own. Mr. Kyung has vast knowledge and experience in diverse areas of law, while being an expert in the areas of Immigration and Business Law. I have full confidence and would endorse Peter Kyung without hesitation."

Sami Goel headshot
Sami Goel

Immigration lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is a very bright, thoughtful, and caring attorney who sets client interests and results above everything else. Such priorities is especially important for immigration clients who require quick action in sometimes very challenging situations. I have the utmost confidence in Peter."

Adison Marcie Kingsley headshot
Adison Kingsley

Unknown lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Daniel Jacob Ogden headshot
Daniel Ogden

Immigration lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kyung is highly knowledgeable and professional attorney. He is an excellent choice for immigration law."

Cer Trevor E Carson headshot
Cer Carson

Immigration lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've worked with lawyer for quite some time and can honestly say he truly cares about all of his clients. He becomes emotionally involved in each client's case and works closely with all of them to ensure their success in the immigration realm. I highly recommend this immigration attorney for anyone needing assistance under U.S. Immigration Laws."

Daniel Matthew Wigon headshot
Daniel Wigon

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peter wrote a fantastic 9th circuit appeals brief for a mutual client. I'd recommend him to anyone."

Thomas Joseph Baker headshot
Thomas Baker

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Peter Gregory Thyberg headshot
Peter Thyberg

Business lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is a skilled and thoughtful business attorney. I always look to Peter's law blog to stay informed on developing areas in business law."

Jonathan A Durham headshot
Jonathan Durham

Immigration lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Peter Kyung for over five years. I've seen his dedication time and again. He is an attorney who cares about his clients. He will work diligently on your case to reach the best outcome possible. As a result, he consistently attains great results for his clients. I highly recommend him."

Ned B. Ng headshot
Ned Ng

Business lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter and Trevor of Carson and Kyung are two great attorneys who excel at representing local businesses in all areas of transaction and business litigation. Highly recommended."

Christian K. Lassen II headshot
Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Grant Alexander Toeppen headshot
Grant Toeppen

Business lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peter Kyung's attention to detail, care for his clients, and high quality work product set him apart from other lawyers I have worked with."

Lora Lee Grevious headshot
Lora Grevious

Litigation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter Kyung is the epitome of dedication and professionalism. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance. He has a reputation for consistency, kindness, and tenacity that is well deserved."

View All Endorsements
Oscar Rojas-Fuentes headshot
Oscar Rojas-Fuentes

Immigration lawyer

Adison Marcie Kingsley headshot
Adison Kingsley

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Daniel Jacob Ogden headshot
Daniel Ogden

Unknown lawyer

Justin W. Chong headshot
Justin Chong

Unknown lawyer

Cer Trevor E Carson headshot
Cer Carson

Business lawyer

Thomas Joseph Baker headshot
Thomas Baker

Unknown lawyer

Daniel Matthew Wigon headshot
Daniel Wigon

Unknown lawyer

Peter Gregory Thyberg headshot
Peter Thyberg

Unknown lawyer

Sami Goel headshot
Sami Goel

Unknown lawyer

Jonathan A Durham headshot
Jonathan Durham

Unknown lawyer

Ned B. Ng headshot
Ned Ng

Unknown lawyer

Grant Alexander Toeppen headshot
Grant Toeppen

Estate planning lawyer

Lora Lee Grevious headshot
Lora Grevious

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2017

10 Best Immigration Attorneys for California, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

Top 3 Immigration Lawyers in Sacramento, Three Best Rated

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

10 Best Immigration Attorneys for California, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Roger J. Traynor Honor Society, Roger J. Traynor Honor Society

2011

Dean's List, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

2010

Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Witkin Legal Institute at Thomson Reuters

2010

Dean's List, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, KILO Immigration - Kyung Immigration Law Office, A Professional Law Corporation

2012 - 2020

Attorney/Shareholder, Carson & Kyung, A Law Corporation

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Jones Day

2010 - 2011

Certified Law Student, CLS - Immigration Clinic

2010 - 2010

Certified Law Student, CLS - Victims Clinic

2010 - 2011

Victims Resource and Referral Staff Member, Victims of Crime Resource Center

2010 - 2010

Legal Interpreter/Translator, CLS - Family Law Clinic

2010 - 2010

Legal Intern, Office of the California Attorney General

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, UC Davis Health Systems – Legal Affairs Department

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Immigration Laws Association (Northern California Chapter)

Member

2012 - Present

Christian Legal Society

Member

2012 - Present

Christian Legal Society of Northern California

Member

2016 - 2019

Immigration Law Section - Sacramento County Bar Association

Co-Founder

2012 - 2018

Sacramento County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee

Chair

2012 - 2018

Sacramento County Bar Association

Board Member

2012 - 2016

Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Too many cases to document

Success

Naturalization

Success

Adjustment of Status - Green Card

Success

Business Acquisition

Closed and assets transferred.

K-1 Fiance Visa - Iran

Approval

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Approved

Naturalization

Approved

Naturalization

Success

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Success

Business Litigation - Defense

Successful defense

Business Dispute

Successful defense

Asylum - Serbia

Approved

Business Litigation

Successful law and motion application defense.

Green Card - Adjustment of Status

Approved

See More Legal Cases

Education

2011

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Univ of California Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

2015

2015

Legal Practice Bootcamp Nuts and Bolts of Filing Pleadings

2014

Q&A on Immigration Policy

Immigration

2012

Small Business Roundtable

Business Entities

2012

Small Business Roundtable

Business and Immigration Law

2012

Carson & Kyung, ALC w/ The Art Institute of Sacramento

Starting a business: the high cost of damage control vs. the low cost of preventative measures

Publications

2015

Carson & Kyung Law Blog Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Issues

2014

2014

Carson & Kyung Law Blog President Obama’s Immigration Action

2014

Carson & Kyung Law Blog New Deferred Action Policies

2014

Carson & Kyung Law Blog 3-Year DACA Approvals Begin

2013

Carson & Kyung Law Blog I-601A Provisional Waiver

2013

2013

2013

Carson & Kyung Law Blog USCIS Implementation of DOMA Ruling

2012

Carson & Kyung Law Blog Legal Issues in the Sharing Economy

2012

Carson & Kyung Law Blog K-1 to Adjustment of Status Process

2012

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution