Hee J. Kim Law Firm, PC - Oakland, CA

Fearless Advocacy for Students, Workers, and Families in Oakland

Navigating complex education bureaucracy or workplace injustice demands an advocate with uncompromising dedication and courtroom precision. Headquartered at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in downtown Oakland, California, Hee J. Kim Law Firm, PC provides relentless legal representation for individuals and families across Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco, and surrounding Northern California communities. Founded by attorney Hee J. Kim, the firm focuses on special education advocacy, disability rights, and civil litigation, ensuring vulnerable students and employees receive the legal protections guaranteed under state and federal law.

Attorney Hee J. Kim brings extensive litigation experience to every case, fighting tirelessly against school districts, government agencies, and corporate entities. Whether you need an Oakland education lawyer to enforce an Individualized Education Program (IEP), require a discrimination lawyer to challenge unlawful employer retaliation, or want to hire an attorney for federal civil rights claims, Hee J. Kim Law Firm, PC delivers aggressive representation paired with personal empathy.

Specialized Legal Practice Areas and Civil Rights Protections

The firm concentrates on critical areas of legal advocacy designed to protect the constitutional and statutory rights of children, parents, and workers:

• Special Education Law and Due Process: Securing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under the IDEA. The firm represents families in due process hearings before the California OAH and federal courts.
• IEP Meetings and Section 504 Accommodations: Assisting parents with independent educational assessments, specialized classroom placements, behavioral therapies, and compensatory education.
• Disability Discrimination and ADA Violations: Holding schools and employers liable for failing to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Workplace Discrimination and Harassment: Standing up for workers facing unfair treatment due to race, age, gender, pregnancy, disability, or national origin under the California FEHA and Title VII.
• Wrongful Termination and Whistleblower Retaliation: Representing employees who were unlawfully discharged or demoted for reporting illegal company practices or asserting protected workplace rights.
• Wage and Hour Disputes: Advocating for employees in wage theft claims, unpaid overtime disputes, meal break violations, and worker misclassification cases.

Leveling the Playing Field for Families and Workers

School districts and large corporations possess extensive resources, but Hee J. Kim Law Firm, PC levels the playing field for ordinary families. Recognizing that parents of special needs children already face substantial emotional and financial challenges, the firm represents special education clients with zero out-of-pocket attorney fees, recovering statutory legal costs directly from school districts under federal fee-shifting statutes.

The firm offers bilingual legal counsel in English and Korean, enabling immigrant families to navigate administrative hearings with confidence and clarity. Each client works directly with attorney Hee J. Kim, benefiting from transparent communication, thorough investigation, and compassionate legal counsel at every stage of the dispute.

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation in Oakland

If your child is being denied vital educational support or you are confronting unlawful employment practices, time is of the essence. When you need to find a lawyer who will passionately defend your family's future, contact Hee J. Kim Law Firm, PC in Oakland, California. Reach out today to schedule a free initial consultation and case evaluation with an experienced legal advocate.