Dr. Joseph H Lee, Esq
Hello I am Attorney Joseph H Lee. I have walked many paths in life. I started life out as an attorney, have been a minister, a school teacher, but the most important job I’ve ever had is as a father. When my son, Danny was born, it changed my life. When he was diagnosed with autism, it shook my world. When the school system and the state tried to cut off his services because of this current budget crisis in California, it pointed me to my true calling. I have often wondered why I’ve been privileged to be able to have three very satisfying careers as a pastor, a school administrator and an attorney. Now, I put these three callings together to serve families who, like mine, have children who need help. I use my experience as a former school administrator to navigate the school systems. I use my expertise as an attorney to advocate for children in need. I use my training as a minister to empathize with hurting families. In all, I am here to serve all those families who need a caring attorney. If your family needs a competent attorney who can guide you through the legal and emotional maze of IEP’s, IPP’s, IFSP’s fair hearings, due process proceedings, and other processes, I am here to serve you and your family.
Work Experience
- Managing Partner at The Law Offices Of Joseph H Lee(2019-Present)
- Principal at Lee, Green, Stewart & Paul Attorneys at Law (2015-2019)
- Partner at Law Offices of Lee and Baghoomian (2011-2015)
- Administrator/Superintendent of Schools at Southlands Christian Schools (2006-2011)
- Planting Pastor at Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Pasadena (2006-2009)
Education
- J.D., Seton Hall University, School of Law
- D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary
- M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
- B.A., Boston College
- Bar Admissions
- New Jersey (1999)
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1999)
- New York (2000)
- California (2011)
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2011)
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2011)
Awards
- Pasadena Top Attorney 2015
Published Works
- Do I Need a Special Needs Trust?
- What is an IEP Plan? An Introduction
- How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting
- Special Education Due Process Hearing
Community Involvement
- Board Member Southland Christian Schools
- Board Member Pasadena Child Development Associates
- Board Member Home of Angels
- Board Member Vineyard Community Church of Pomona Claremont
- Board Member Center4SpecialNeeds
- Provisional Member Pasadena Tournament of Roses
- Member Christian Legal Society
- Member Pasadena Bar Association
- Member Korean American Bar Association
- Member Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- Volunteer Attorney Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles
In Memoriam: Grace Lea Chang
It is with deep sadness that we at Chang & Lee announce the passing of our founding partner, colleague, and leader, Grace Lea Chang, on January 25, 2026. Read more...

Jason Wook Lee,
Associate
Bio coming soon...
Sanford L. Horn,
Of Counsel
EXPERIENCED LITIGATOR & TRIAL ATTORNEY
Sanford is a graduate of UCLA undergraduate and USC Law School. Previous experience includes work as a public defender and corporate counsel for a National Service company. He has extensive Litigation and Trial experience.




