David Kim

New York (NYC) · New York

David Kim is listed with New York (NYC). The database records 445 asylum outcomes: 401 approved, 44 denied, and 0 other outcomes. Historical statistics are informational and cannot predict an individual case.

Decision approval rate90.1%Approved ÷（Approved + Denied）

Approved share of all outcomes90.1%Approved ÷ all outcomes

Asylum decisions445401 / 44 / 0

Approved / denied401 / 44 / 0Database records only

Yearly changes

Yearly asylum decision trend

Applicant origin

Asylum decisions by fiscal year and nationality

Each row shows fiscal year, nationality, valid decisions, and approval rate.

Official appointment record

Judge background and appointment

Appointment dateOctober 2022

Appointed courtNew York -Federal Plaza Immigration Court

Appointment typeImmigration Judge

Official biography

David K. S. Kim was appointed as an Immigration Judge to begin hearing cases in October 2022. Judge Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1990 from Emory University, a Master of Public Administration in 1997 from West Virginia University, and a Juris Doctor i n 2001 from Brooklyn Law School. From 2011 to 2022, he was in private practice as the Founder and Principal Attorney of the Law Office of David K. S. Kim PC, in Flushing, NY, wher e his practice was exclusively devoted to immigration and nationality law. From 2006 to 2011, he was a senior associ ate at Bret z & Coven, LLP in New York City. From 2003 to 2006, he was an associate at Ku rzban, Ku rzban, Weinger, and Tetzeli P.A .in Mia mi. From 2001 to 2003, he served as a staff attorney law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Judge Kim is a member of the New York State Bar.

Education: Judge Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1990 from Emory University, a Master of Public Administration in 1997 from West Virginia University, and a Juris Doctor i n 2001 from Brooklyn Law School.

Bar admission: Judge Kim is a member of the New York State Bar.

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This page shows only verifiable official appointment and biography records. No departure record does not confirm current service; personnel changes are labeled only with reliable sources.

How to read approval rates

Decision approval rateis approved ÷ (approved + denied). Blue “Other” is shown separately and includes identifiable withholding/CAT protection, cancellation or adjustment, voluntary departure, withdrawal, termination, dismissal, and administrative closure; it is excluded from the rate denominator.Approved share of all outcomesuses approved, denied, and other outcomes in the denominator.

With small samples, a few cases can move the percentage sharply. The page flags samples below 50 and below 200 decisions.

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