Ji Min Kim
About Ji
Biography
Ji Min Kim, a 1.5 generation South Korean American, received her B.As in Economics and Hispanic Studies, and J.D in Law from Lewis and Clark College (North Western School of Law). In the course of her studies, she also attended the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso in Valparaiso, Chile and studied international economic policy. Ms. Kim has devoted her legal career to the practice of immigration law. Ms. Kim is fluent in Korean and Spanish.
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Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 15 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2010
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
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31 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Edward | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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...
Posted by Veronica | March 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent service from an educated, trustworthy and respectful immigration attorney
Ji Min Kim is not only incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled, but is also caring and understanding. Since my wife and I started working with Ji Min, we have felt much, much more at ease about our ongoing immigration process. With her, it feels like we truly have someone on our side. I w...
Posted by Laura | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent, efficient, and knowledgeable!
It was a true pleasure appointing Ji Min Kim as my lawyer, she is extremely professional and knowledgeable, very generous with her time, keen in providing as much information as you desire to know and always available to answer all your questions swiftly. From the very first contact with her until ...
Posted by Alice | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
One of the top immigration lawyers in WA state
Ji Min Kim really lives up to her excellent reputation. She is very knowledgeable about Immigration law and options. She was able to address my complicated immigration situation with clarity and explain exactly what needed to be done. She successfully was able to get my visa approved even when other ...
Ji Min Kim's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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
YMCABoard Member
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)Attorney Member
2011 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
Northwest Immigration Rights ProjectVolunteer Attorney
2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAttorney Member
2011 - Present
El Centro de RazaVolunteer Attorney
2011 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2010 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2013 - 2015
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - 2012
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - 2011
KINDVolunteer Attorney
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Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004
Speaking Engagements
2015
F1 to H1B
2015
Adjustment of Status v Consular Processing
2013
STEM and Visa Options for Scientists
2013
Family Petition
2011
Humanitarian Reinstatement and Family Visa
2011
Immigration
Publications
2020
2014
2013
2012
2011
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Languages
Korean
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers
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I-824 for an I130 has been pending with USCIS for 11 months do I need to hire an attorney to get things moving? or wait?
03 Jan 2024
Can I re-apply for the DV lottery again if my green card expired as a minor and I was out of the country for longer than a year?
03 Jan 2024
Should I hire a new immigration lawyer?
15 Apr 2018