Christopher Sung Kyum Kim, Immigration Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 14 years of legal practice
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing immigration in Los Angeles since 2012.
- 14+
- Years practicing
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- Bar admission
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Christopher Sung Kyum Kim is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Christopher has over 14 years of legal experience.
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- Los Angeles, CA
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- Immigration
- Handles Immigration matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Christopher Sung Kyum Kim: Christopher Sung Kyum Kim is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Christopher has over 14 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christopher takes on
Christopher concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Immigration cases in Los Angeles, California
Christopher takes immigration matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Christopher Sung Kyum Kim — immigration lawyer in Los Angeles
Christopher Sung Kyum Kim is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Christopher has over 14 years of legal experience.
Christopher Sung Kyum Kim is a lawyer practicing immigration. Christopher has been licensed for 14 years. Christopher practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Working with Christopher on a immigration matter
Christopher Sung Kyum Kim is a lawyer practicing immigration. Christopher has been licensed for 14 years. Christopher practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Christopher works with
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Southwestern Law School
JD · 2011
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
California
2012 · ACTIVE
Christopher studied at JD in Southwestern Law School.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed JD in Southwestern Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Christopher Sung Kyum Kim's office in Los Angeles
Christopher's primary office is at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Christopher Sung Kyum Kim — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many immigration matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every immigration matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many immigration practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Sung Kyum Kim
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a immigration case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do immigration cases in California typically take?
Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Christopher is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new immigration clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Immigration attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Christopher handles immigration matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified immigration attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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