Joan J. Lee

Joan J. Lee is a dedicated attorney who focuses on helping clients manage debt-related challenges with care and professionalism. She approaches each case with empathy, aiming to restore financial stability for individuals and families. Joan values respect and clear communication in every step of the legal process.

Joan began her academic journey at Duluth High School in Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Georgia State University in 2016. In 2023, she received her J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law, along with an Advocacy Skills Certificate recognizing her commitment to litigation training and legal advocacy.

Joan gained valuable experience while studying law by participating in various activities and clinics. She served as vice president of the First-Generation Professionals student organization and contributed to the Mock Trial Council. Joan also competed in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court and worked on real cases through the Project for Innocence and Post-Conviction Remedies.

Joan began her legal career as a judicial intern for Judge D. Crabtree in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, gaining firsthand insight into federal litigation and judicial decision-making. She then served as a law clerk at a Kansas City law firm, concentrating on insurance defense and personal injury defense. These early litigation-focused roles provided a strong foundation and practical courtroom experience that now inform her work as a bankruptcy attorney.

Joan holds a license to practice law in Missouri and has admission to the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Missouri and the District of Kansas. She is a member of The Missouri Bar, American Bankruptcy Institute, Kansas City Bankruptcy Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

Joan Lee continues to support individuals through difficult financial circumstances, offering practical legal solutions with sensitivity and integrity. Her goal remains to guide each client with purpose and professionalism toward a more secure financial future.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sader Law Firm, LLC
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Kansas City Bankruptcy Bar Association
• Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgia State University
  BS in Criminal Justice
• Duluth High School

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