Edward C Chung

Edward C Chung

Chung, Malhas & Mantel PLLC • Seattle, WA
Criminal DefenseBusiness LitigationEmployment LawImmigrationMedical Malpractice

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 590-4665
Address
1511 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, US

Professional

About

Mr. Chung is the Senior Partner at Chung, Malhas & Mantel, PLLC. Mr. Chung’s primary practice is comprised of Civil and Criminal Litigation, Immigration and Business Transactions. Mr. Chung has represented clients in complex litigations before the Washington Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court. Mr. Chung has argued numerous cases before Washington State District and Superior Courts. Mr. Chung has counseled and represented clients throughout King County, Pierce County, Island County, Kitsap County, and Snohomish County. In Civil Litigation, Mr. Chung has represented various individuals and entities in Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Vulnerable Adult Protection Act (VAPA), Employment Discrimination, Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA), and civil claims against governmental entities and municipalities. In Criminal Litigation, Mr. Chung has represented clients in criminal defense, including felonies and misdemeanors, DUI and reckless driving, fraud and identity theft, embezzlement, domestic violence, and bigamy. In Business Litigation, Mr. Chung has represented individuals and entities in setting up Washington corporations, including registration of foreign and international corporations doing business in Washington state, advising clients on selling and purchasing business franchises, and registering copyrights and trademarks. Mr. Chung also has represented individuals and entities before administrative adjudications, including Department of Licensing (DOL), Labor and Industries (L&I), Board of Industrial Appeals (BIA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In Immigration, Mr. Chung has represented clients in a wide variety of immigration and deportation proceedings, including Asylum, Fiancé(e) visas, Student visas, Citizenship, and Family Immigrant visas in the United States and at Embassy Consular Processing. Mr. Chung has represented clients from China, India, Pakistan, Korea, Philippines, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Moldova, Libya, Israel, Mexico, Canada, France, and Germany. Mr. Chung’s prior professional experience and practices ranged from nationally renowned law firms in pre-trial and post-trial complex litigation matters, to working for both small to mid-size law practices in Washington, California, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Chung has advised companies in China and India doing business in Washington State.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

Credentials

Education
2000 Villanova University School of Law Juris Doctorate 1996 California State University, Fullerton BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish | English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2000 Certificate of meritious service for the Pro Bono Society, Villanova University, School of Law
Publications
2013 Chung, Malhas & Mantel, PLLC Your rights Under U.S. vs Windsor 2013 Chung, Malhas & Mantel, PLLC 2013 Publication for Foreign Investors & Entrepreneurs
Associations
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Attorney Member Washington State International Trade Alliance Member Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member King County Bar Association Attorney Member Washington State Bar Association Attorney Member
Speaking
2012 International Students and Entrepreneurship & Immigration Options Investment Immigration Options
Updated: Mar 08, 2026