Sook Yun Won, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation
Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing employment in Los Angeles since 2003.
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Sook Yun Won is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Sook has over 23 years of legal experience.
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- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 23 years
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Sook Yun Won: Sook Yun Won is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Sook has over 23 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Sook takes on
Sook concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sook handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Sook takes employment 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 Sook agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Sook takes litigation 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 Sook agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Sook Yun Won — employment lawyer in Los Angeles
Sook Yun Won is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Sook has over 23 years of legal experience.
Sook Yun Won is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment & labor, employee benefits. Sook received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years. Sook practices in Los Angeles, CA.
How Sook handles employment matters
Sook Yun Won is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment & labor, employee benefits. Sook received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years. Sook practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Who Sook represents
Sook reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California at Los Angeles
J.D. · 2002
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A. · 1996
Jurisdictions
Sook's state bar admissions
California
2003 · ACTIVE
Sook studied at J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Sook completed J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sook runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Sook's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California
membership
Locations
Sook Yun Won's office in Los Angeles
Sook's primary office is at 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sook Yun Won — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sook usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sook charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sook'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; Sook will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Sook
Sook discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Sook confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sook's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sook Yun Won
How much does it cost to hire Sook for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sook walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sook offer a free consultation?
Sook charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sook's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Sook's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment 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. Sook gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sook take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Sook 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 — Sook 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 Sook?
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. Sook will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sook accepting new employment clients right now?
Sook's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Sook handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment 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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