team-member

Ruth Chung

New York, NY

Licensed for 4 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

        Prior to opening The Law Office of Ruth Chung, Ruth practiced exclusively in Matrimonial and Family Law with the Court Square Law Project, a sliding scale non-profit firm dedicated to representing New Yorkers of moderate means. While there, she appeared in Supreme and Family Courts in all five New York City boroughs.         Prior to her time with the Court Square Law Project, Ruth worked with a boutique matrimonial firm in Manhattan, The Legal Aid Society - Juvenile Rights Practice, Brooklyn Family Defense Practice, Lawyers for Children, and with the Access to Justice program - Consumer Debt and Uncontested Divorce. Each experience continues to guide Ruth's advice and counsel to clients.         Lastly, Ruth believes that all people should have access to legal services and can offer options for those on a budget.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

The Law Office of Ruth Chung, Esq.225 BroadwaySuite 1515New York, NY, 10007 Office (646) 902-4959 225 BroadwaySuite 1515Suite 1515New York, NY, 10007 Office (646) 902-4959(646) 902-4959

Office: (833) 964-1250

Website: N/A

Reviews

Fabiana
February 2, 2022

Ruth is an excellent attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. She has provided me with clear and practical legal advice. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, organized, and responds in a timely matter.

anonymous
December 21, 2021

Ms. Chung is an extremely professional, thoughtful and respectful at the whole process of the case for divorce and child custody. Her knowledge of the law and legal proceedings provided me with a true sense of confidence during this difficult time. I'm more than happy to have her on my side.

Foster
November 24, 2021

Ruth has been tops sticking with me through some hard times and doing her best always you will never get less from her. She makes great arguments in court and won't treat you like another just anyone very personable. Thank Ruth.

Stephanie
October 12, 2021

Ruth is a very knowledgeable attorney. She was very helpful throughout my entire divorce process and knew exactly what to do. She made the process very easy and I greatly appreciate her help and advice. I recommend Ruth very highly!

sharon Wiggins
April 6, 2021

when i referred to Ruth Chung by my previous lawyer .Ms chung didn't waste anytime contacting me too set up an consultation. She made feel very comfortable in answering and directing me in a very positive way to my situation. Very satisfied customer thumbs up

anonymous
April 6, 2021

AFTER BEING IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP FOR YEARS I FINALLY GOT THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO BEGIN THE DIVORCE PROCESS. MS. CHUNG WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY A SUPPORT GROUP. DURING OUR INITIAL CONSULTATION SHE PATIENTLY LISTENED AND ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS. MS. CHUNG GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO MOVE FORARD IN THE LITIGATION PROCESS WHEN I FELT HOPELESS. I WILL DEFINITELY BE HIRING MS. CHUNG.

Chris
February 25, 2021

From start to finish, Ruth was excellent counsel for my prenuptial agreement. My partner's lawyer drafted a very lengthy and complicated agreement, and Ruth's analysis was detailed, actionable, and clear. Ruth was great in the back-forth revisions, even when the other counsel was sloppy in the editing/adoption process. Excellent communication, work-flow, and end-product. Based on my experience, I would recommend Ruth for any legal services on offer.

Brendan
February 4, 2021

I hired Ruth as my divorce attorney in 2019. It was an uncontested divorce, but with two children involved, there was still a number of important issues to maneuver. Through it all Ruth was on top of everything. She is dilligent, knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated to serving her client to the best of her abilities. Ruth is a great communicator - she always made sure to inform me of me of my rights and what I was entitled to and she worked closely with me to craft a custody agreement that I was comfortable with. Throughout my case, Ruth always kept me informed of what was going on. In terms of billing, everything was always very clear and to the point. Ruth really cares about providing high quality work at a fair price. Going through a divorce is terrible, but for me, knowing Ruth had my back, it was so much smoother than it could have been. I feel so fortunate that I found Ruth to represent me.

anonymous
December 17, 2020

I wrote three different versions of this review and have decided to keep it simple. Ruth was referred to me by an attorney I contacted who was not exactly right for me and who had been opposing counsel in another case(I have always heard this is a good way to find a lawyer). In short Ruth guided me through the most difficult time of my life with incredible intellect, confidence and creativity. I went through a very ugly custody case in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Our original date was one of the first cancelled at the beginning of the shutdown and it was almost 7 months later that we got into an actual Family Court situation where anything was possible(Skype for Business of course). I could write a book about our experience with the courts and in general but Ruth was calm and collected every step of the way and presented every option at every twist and turn in what was clearly unprecedented territory. I can only imagine how great she would be under normal circumstances. If there were six stars she would get them and more. Thanks again Ruth!

MM
December 17, 2020

Ms. Chung was incredibly helpful to me in a dark time of my life. I think what I appreciated most was that she was straight forward with me and really tried to help me see past the litigation. Not the typical money focused attorney and as a result, I was able to get out of court without too much damage. Reasonable rates, high quality service, and the reality check that is often needed in these situations.

Fabiana
February 2, 2022

Ruth is an excellent attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. She has provided me with clear and practical legal advice. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, organized, and responds in a timely matter.

anonymous
December 21, 2021

Ms. Chung is an extremely professional, thoughtful and respectful at the whole process of the case for divorce and child custody. Her knowledge of the law and legal proceedings provided me with a true sense of confidence during this difficult time. I'm more than happy to have her on my side.

Foster
November 24, 2021

Ruth has been tops sticking with me through some hard times and doing her best always you will never get less from her. She makes great arguments in court and won't treat you like another just anyone very personable. Thank Ruth.

Stephanie
October 12, 2021

Ruth is a very knowledgeable attorney. She was very helpful throughout my entire divorce process and knew exactly what to do. She made the process very easy and I greatly appreciate her help and advice. I recommend Ruth very highly!

sharon Wiggins
April 6, 2021

when i referred to Ruth Chung by my previous lawyer .Ms chung didn't waste anytime contacting me too set up an consultation. She made feel very comfortable in answering and directing me in a very positive way to my situation. Very satisfied customer thumbs up

anonymous
April 6, 2021

AFTER BEING IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP FOR YEARS I FINALLY GOT THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO BEGIN THE DIVORCE PROCESS. MS. CHUNG WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY A SUPPORT GROUP. DURING OUR INITIAL CONSULTATION SHE PATIENTLY LISTENED AND ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS. MS. CHUNG GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO MOVE FORARD IN THE LITIGATION PROCESS WHEN I FELT HOPELESS. I WILL DEFINITELY BE HIRING MS. CHUNG.

Chris
February 25, 2021

From start to finish, Ruth was excellent counsel for my prenuptial agreement. My partner's lawyer drafted a very lengthy and complicated agreement, and Ruth's analysis was detailed, actionable, and clear. Ruth was great in the back-forth revisions, even when the other counsel was sloppy in the editing/adoption process. Excellent communication, work-flow, and end-product. Based on my experience, I would recommend Ruth for any legal services on offer.

Brendan
February 4, 2021

I hired Ruth as my divorce attorney in 2019. It was an uncontested divorce, but with two children involved, there was still a number of important issues to maneuver. Through it all Ruth was on top of everything. She is dilligent, knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated to serving her client to the best of her abilities. Ruth is a great communicator - she always made sure to inform me of me of my rights and what I was entitled to and she worked closely with me to craft a custody agreement that I was comfortable with. Throughout my case, Ruth always kept me informed of what was going on. In terms of billing, everything was always very clear and to the point. Ruth really cares about providing high quality work at a fair price. Going through a divorce is terrible, but for me, knowing Ruth had my back, it was so much smoother than it could have been. I feel so fortunate that I found Ruth to represent me.

anonymous
December 17, 2020

I wrote three different versions of this review and have decided to keep it simple. Ruth was referred to me by an attorney I contacted who was not exactly right for me and who had been opposing counsel in another case(I have always heard this is a good way to find a lawyer). In short Ruth guided me through the most difficult time of my life with incredible intellect, confidence and creativity. I went through a very ugly custody case in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Our original date was one of the first cancelled at the beginning of the shutdown and it was almost 7 months later that we got into an actual Family Court situation where anything was possible(Skype for Business of course). I could write a book about our experience with the courts and in general but Ruth was calm and collected every step of the way and presented every option at every twist and turn in what was clearly unprecedented territory. I can only imagine how great she would be under normal circumstances. If there were six stars she would get them and more. Thanks again Ruth!

MM
December 17, 2020

Ms. Chung was incredibly helpful to me in a dark time of my life. I think what I appreciated most was that she was straight forward with me and really tried to help me see past the litigation. Not the typical money focused attorney and as a result, I was able to get out of court without too much damage. Reasonable rates, high quality service, and the reality check that is often needed in these situations.

Fabiana
February 2, 2022

Ruth is an excellent attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. She has provided me with clear and practical legal advice. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, organized, and responds in a timely matter.

anonymous
December 21, 2021

Ms. Chung is an extremely professional, thoughtful and respectful at the whole process of the case for divorce and child custody. Her knowledge of the law and legal proceedings provided me with a true sense of confidence during this difficult time. I'm more than happy to have her on my side.

Foster
November 24, 2021

Ruth has been tops sticking with me through some hard times and doing her best always you will never get less from her. She makes great arguments in court and won't treat you like another just anyone very personable. Thank Ruth.

Stephanie
October 12, 2021

Ruth is a very knowledgeable attorney. She was very helpful throughout my entire divorce process and knew exactly what to do. She made the process very easy and I greatly appreciate her help and advice. I recommend Ruth very highly!

sharon Wiggins
April 6, 2021

when i referred to Ruth Chung by my previous lawyer .Ms chung didn't waste anytime contacting me too set up an consultation. She made feel very comfortable in answering and directing me in a very positive way to my situation. Very satisfied customer thumbs up

anonymous
April 6, 2021

AFTER BEING IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP FOR YEARS I FINALLY GOT THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO BEGIN THE DIVORCE PROCESS. MS. CHUNG WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY A SUPPORT GROUP. DURING OUR INITIAL CONSULTATION SHE PATIENTLY LISTENED AND ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS. MS. CHUNG GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO MOVE FORARD IN THE LITIGATION PROCESS WHEN I FELT HOPELESS. I WILL DEFINITELY BE HIRING MS. CHUNG.

Chris
February 25, 2021

From start to finish, Ruth was excellent counsel for my prenuptial agreement. My partner's lawyer drafted a very lengthy and complicated agreement, and Ruth's analysis was detailed, actionable, and clear. Ruth was great in the back-forth revisions, even when the other counsel was sloppy in the editing/adoption process. Excellent communication, work-flow, and end-product. Based on my experience, I would recommend Ruth for any legal services on offer.

Brendan
February 4, 2021

I hired Ruth as my divorce attorney in 2019. It was an uncontested divorce, but with two children involved, there was still a number of important issues to maneuver. Through it all Ruth was on top of everything. She is dilligent, knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated to serving her client to the best of her abilities. Ruth is a great communicator - she always made sure to inform me of me of my rights and what I was entitled to and she worked closely with me to craft a custody agreement that I was comfortable with. Throughout my case, Ruth always kept me informed of what was going on. In terms of billing, everything was always very clear and to the point. Ruth really cares about providing high quality work at a fair price. Going through a divorce is terrible, but for me, knowing Ruth had my back, it was so much smoother than it could have been. I feel so fortunate that I found Ruth to represent me.

anonymous
December 17, 2020

I wrote three different versions of this review and have decided to keep it simple. Ruth was referred to me by an attorney I contacted who was not exactly right for me and who had been opposing counsel in another case(I have always heard this is a good way to find a lawyer). In short Ruth guided me through the most difficult time of my life with incredible intellect, confidence and creativity. I went through a very ugly custody case in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Our original date was one of the first cancelled at the beginning of the shutdown and it was almost 7 months later that we got into an actual Family Court situation where anything was possible(Skype for Business of course). I could write a book about our experience with the courts and in general but Ruth was calm and collected every step of the way and presented every option at every twist and turn in what was clearly unprecedented territory. I can only imagine how great she would be under normal circumstances. If there were six stars she would get them and more. Thanks again Ruth!

MM
December 17, 2020

Ms. Chung was incredibly helpful to me in a dark time of my life. I think what I appreciated most was that she was straight forward with me and really tried to help me see past the litigation. Not the typical money focused attorney and as a result, I was able to get out of court without too much damage. Reasonable rates, high quality service, and the reality check that is often needed in these situations.