Atty. Jiwon Kim

Atty. Jiwon Kim

Jiwon Kim is a lawyer. Jiwon received a B.A. degree from SungKyunKwan University in 2021, and has been licensed for 5 years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 5 yrs experience 5 year
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About Jiwon Kim at a glance

Jiwon Kim is an Attorney based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Gunty & McCarthy. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in New York (2021) and California (2023). Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 2025) and SungKyunKwan University (B.A., 2021). Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jiwon Kim is a lawyer
  • Jiwon received a B.A. degree from SungKyunKwan University in 2021, and has been licensed for 5 years
  • Jiwon practices at Gunty & McCarthy in Edwardsville, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edwardsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Jiwon Kim's law office located?
Jiwon Kim's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Gunty & McCarthy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Jiwon Kim practiced law?
Jiwon Kim has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Jiwon Kim go to law school?
Jiwon Kim earned their education at (J.D., 2025); (B.A., 2021).
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Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 2025
B.A.
SungKyunKwan University
- 2021

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2021
California
Admitted: 2023

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