Atty. John Kwangsok Kim

Atty. John Kwangsok Kim

John Kwangsok Kim is a lawyer practicing immigration & naturalization, insurance, labor & employment and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Springfield Springfield 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About John Kwangsok Kim at a glance

John Kwangsok Kim is a citizenship, personal injury, employment, immigration, and litigation attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central Distri (2005). Educated at Washington College of Law of American University (J.D., 2005) and Wheaton College (B.A., 2001). Active member of Peoria County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Association of Defense and Trial Counsel Defense Research Institute American Inns of Court, Abraham Lincoln Inn. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Kwangsok Kim is a lawyer practicing immigration & naturalization, insurance, labor & employment and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Kwangsok Kim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Kwangsok Kim handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Citizenship & Naturalization

John Kwangsok Kim is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Kwangsok Kim is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

John Kwangsok Kim is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Springfield 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Kwangsok Kim

Where is John Kwangsok Kim's law office located?
John Kwangsok Kim's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Kwangsok Kim handle?
John Kwangsok Kim focuses on citizenship, personal injury, employment, immigration, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Kwangsok Kim practiced law?
John Kwangsok Kim has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John Kwangsok Kim go to law school?
John Kwangsok Kim earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact John Kwangsok Kim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law of American University
- 2005
B.A.
Wheaton College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central Distri
Admitted: 2005

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