Ji Min Kim

Ji Min Kim

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, General Practice

2502 Tacoma Avenue S, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA

About Ji

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 14 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 15 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kai Law Group PS

2502 Tacoma Avenue S, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA, 98402

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Ji Min Kim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Careless

If you speak English, do not waste your time 1. She does not return your phone call/email or it takes few days to get it 2. She doesn't value yout time. I arrived on time and there were multiple times that she made me wait. She was having a lunch and I have to wait and wait. After that, no apo...logy for being late. Never 3. After visiting another attorney, I have noticed how careless she is. My money is gone but now I know that I will never recommend her to anybody.

Ji Kim

Replied last November 14, 2023

Hi anonymous, While the information provided is somewhat vague therefore I have no idea who you are, I am sorry you did not have a positive experience with our firm. Any message you leave will be returned in timely manner. We may not be able to do so immediately, depending on our circumstances and capability. Thank you for being on time for our meeting. Sometime I may need to finish a court appearance thru zoom, or maybe consulting with an emergency matter, or may be on another call with government agency. We always appreciate our clients for being open minded and having understanding that sometime there can be an emergency that may conflict with your scheduled appointment. I wish you good luck in your legal matter.

Posted by Carina | October 19, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Disappointed

I went to a consultation. The consultation was not what I expected. But I didn't realize I was missing so much info until after the consult. When I called back to ask about my consult and ask more questions I was told it would another $100 since so much time had past. I also was advised that apparent...ly there is a time limit to hire her on order for the consult fee to go towards my legal fees if I hired her. The point is I went in and came out with no information that I didn't know I needed to make a decision and I was told I would have to pay another $100 since she didn't remember my scenario to be able to give me a price range. We could have had a good partnership but the lack of handling and taking good notes on our case moved me to not work with this office. All I wanted was a explanation of what would be included in the fees that she was charging. Simple answer. No follow-up after the initial consult. All I know if she couldn't gained $21k for 4 cases and lost it because she chose to charge me another consult instead of waiving it. Bad business practice.

Ji Kim

Replied last November 14, 2023

Hello potential client, Thank you for taking time to review. We do take $150 for consultation and credit $150 towards the attorney fee if we are hired within six months. I am sorry if this was not clear when you initially made an appointment. Often if it has been more than six month ago without actively working on a case, I do need to refresh my memory and thus treat each case new potential. I wish you good luck with your legal matter.

Posted by Abby | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Caring Attorney with Creative Solutions!

I first met Ji Min when I hired her for my initial DACA application. I was very skeptical of the program at first because I didn't like the idea of putting myself "on the grid" when I had no issues living in the United States, even without status. I heard many false information at the time as well re...garding social security numbers and such. To be frank, I was scared. Long story short, because I didn't go to university right after high school, there was a gap I couldn't cover with school records to prove that I never left the United States between year x and year y, which was one of the requirements. To say that I was very panicked when USCIS hit me with a request for evidence is an understatement. But Ji Min remained calm and helped me brainstorm and find more evidence in creative ways. She encouraged me throughout this stressful period of trying to track down records from many years ago. In the end, it was my puppy's vet records that saved the day. Who would have thought? When I went back to her office to renew my hard earned DACA status, I was honestly surprised that she remembered me and the details of my case! After all, it's been two years and it's not like we kept in touch. That really showed me that she is not only knowledgeable in the law, but that she truly cares for her clients and treats their issues like her own. I am happy to say that I've been renewing my DACA status with Ji Min ever since without any issues. She is such a cool person, and I am grateful to have her counsel. Unlike some people who mislead you by offering less than legit solutions or who simply tell you what you want to hear, I always appreciate her honesty in telling me what's possible and what's not. Because I know that if there is a way, she will find it!

Posted by Edward | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the super lawyers in Seattle/Tacoma

I am forever grateful to have met Ji, she is the most professional and empathetic attorney. My case wasn't the easiest but she reassured me that she was going to do whatever she could to help. She handled my case very efficiently, she would always follow up with me throughout the case via phone calls.... I highly recommend her as an Immigration Attorney.

Posted by Ashley | September 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful lawyer. I highly recommend her

I can't even describe how much Ji Min helped us and how grateful we are that we found her. My husband had a very hard case . We went to many different lawyers and no one would help us until I found her. She's the best there is and she's a WINNER! After 5 long years of trying different lawyers to ge...t a green card She is the only one that made it happen for us and very fast! She truly by far is the best. I recommend her to everyone We are forever thankful for her. She changed our life! Thank you so so so much for everything you do Ji Min !!

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Ji Min Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Piston

Immigration lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ji Min is driven by a personal sense of devotion to her clients which causes to take every case she handles as a personal as well as a professional commitment to achieve the very best outcome for her clients. She doesn't hesitate to sacrifice her personal interests for theirs, frequently taking on additional work that she is not obligated to do in order make sure that the client's matter is handled in the most thorough and diligent matter possible. Anyone who puts herself in her hands is in very good hands indeed."

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Jason Benjamin

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kim and I obtained a highly favorable result for our client. Half way through trial, the judge interrupted, took us in chambers and warned the opposing lawyer that he better settle the case ASAP and we did. It was a pleasure collaborating with Attorney Kim."

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Derek Jacques

General practice lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Kim is an excellent advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend my own clients to her if they were in need."

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Ginny Harjot Walia

Immigration lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Fishman

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shadan Kapri

Immigration lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She cares for her clients and has a great depth of knowledge."

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William Hulett

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ji. A highly respected attorney in the legal community with a reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Sean Cleary

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ji Min Kim is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients very, very well. She is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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John O'Brien

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Zachary Smitt

General practice lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Raymond Wigell

Immigration lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Kim is a serious experienced lawyer. Her client oriented approach is important for all prospective client's to note. I endorse her."

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M. Miller

Family lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara Liu

Immigration lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is the best and most diligent immigration lawyer ever!"

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Brian Freeman

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Towe

Family lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Other

"Ji Min Kim works diligently for her clients and is respected by judges, attorneys and clients alike. I happily endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Washington Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2018

Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyers of America

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2014

Top Contributor- Immigration, Avvo

2013

Top contributor, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

2012

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2008

Mock Trial, Lewis and Clark Law School

2008

Pro Bono Award, Lewis and Clark Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Kai Law Group

2011 - Present

Attorney, Kai Law Group PS

2010 - 2011

Volunteer Attorney, Kids in Need of Defense

2009 - 2010

Attorney, MS Law Group

2008 - 2008

Law clerk, Center for nonprofit legal service

2008 - 2009

Legal Intern, Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic

2007 - 2007

Legal Intern, Catholic Charities Legal Services

Associations

2012 - Present

YMCA

Board Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Admitted to Practice

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2011 - Present

Northwest Immigration Rights Project

Volunteer Attorney

2011 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

El Centro de Raza

Volunteer Attorney

2011 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2010 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2013 - 2015

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - 2012

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - 2011

KIND

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Vawa

Granted

U visa case

Granted

Adjustment of status

Approved

Extreme Hardship Waiver

Approved

Religious Worker Visa Petition

Approved

Fiance Visa Cases

Granted

H1B

Granted

Washington State Adoption

Granted

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Education

2009

Lewis and Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Lewis and Clark College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2006

Lewis and Clark College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2004

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

Speaking Engagements

2015

Career Development

F1 to H1B

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association NW Conference

Adjustment of Status v Consular Processing

2013

Technical Seminar

STEM and Visa Options for Scientists

2013

M52

Family Petition

2011

Seminar for Elders

Humanitarian Reinstatement and Family Visa

2011

Jungbo today

Immigration

Publications

2020

Washington Super Lawyers Magazine IF I COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT IMMIGRATION POLICY

2014

Korean Women's Association About U visa

2013

Korean Women's Association About VAWA

2012

The Korea Times About U visa

2011

Moonhwa Journal Humanitarian Hope in the United States: U visa and SIJS

N/A

Media Hankook Immigration Q and A

Languages

Korean

Spanish

English

Portuguese

Mandarin

Activity

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