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Sung Hee Yu, Citizenship Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio

Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Citizenship and Immigration

AttorneyatSarmiento Immigration Law Firm

Cleveland, OH

Practicing citizenship in Cleveland since 2010.

16+
Years practicing
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Sung Hee Yu is an attorney based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Citizenship and Immigration. Sung has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm.

Based in
Cleveland, OH
Experience
over 16 years
Known for
Citizenship · Immigration
  • Handles Citizenship and Immigration matters from Cleveland, OH.
  • Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Sung Hee Yu: Sung Hee Yu is an attorney based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Citizenship and Immigration. Sung has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Sung Hee Yu

Sung concentrates on citizenship and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sung handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Citizenship cases in Cleveland, Ohio

Sung takes citizenship matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sung agrees to represent you.

Immigration cases in Cleveland, Ohio

Sung takes immigration matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sung agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Sung Hee Yu — Over 16 years of Ohio citizenship experience

Sung Hee Yu is an attorney based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Citizenship and Immigration. Sung has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm.

Sung Hee Yu is a lawyer practicing immigration & naturalization. Sung received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years. Sung practices at Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm in Cleveland, OH.

Sung's approach to citizenship cases

Sung Hee Yu is a lawyer practicing immigration & naturalization. Sung received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years. Sung practices at Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm in Cleveland, OH.

Clients Sung works with

Sung reviews new inquiries case-by-case for citizenship and immigration matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.

Credentials

Sung Hee Yu's legal education and bar admissions

  • Case Western Reserve University

    J.D. · 2010

  • McGill University

    B.A. Political · 2006

Jurisdictions

Sung's state bar admissions

  • Ohio

    2010 · ACTIVE

Sung studied at J.D. in Case Western Reserve University and B.A. Political in McGill University.

Law school and academic background

Sung completed J.D. in Case Western Reserve University and B.A. Political in McGill University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sung runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Sung Hee Yu's office in Cleveland

Sung's primary office is at Crown Centre, 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH, 44131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

Crown Centre, 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600

Cleveland, OH 44131

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sung Hee Yu — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new citizenship attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sung usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Sung charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sung'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; Sung will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a citizenship attorney in Cleveland, Ohio

A short list to run through before you commit: How many citizenship 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 Sung

Sung discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in citizenship practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every citizenship 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. Sung confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Sung's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many citizenship practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sung Hee Yu

  • How much does it cost to hire Sung for a citizenship case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sung walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Sung offer a free consultation?

    Sung charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sung's office. Some citizenship attorneys offer free consults — check Sung's current terms during booking.

  • How long do citizenship cases in Ohio typically take?

    Simple citizenship 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. Sung gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Sung take my case if I'm outside Cleveland?

    Sung is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sung 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 Sung?

    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. Sung will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Sung accepting new citizenship clients right now?

    Sung's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Citizenship attorneys serving Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati in Ohio

Sung handles citizenship matters throughout Ohio. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified citizenship attorneys in that community.

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