- First Korean-American woman elected to Georgia House of Representatives (2022)
- 2023 President of Cobb County Bar Association
- Super Lawyers since 2017
- 2015 Ross Adams Younger Lawyer Award
- Selected as Atlanta Attorney at Law Magazine’s 2017 Attorneys to Watch
Soo Hong (홍수정) is a founding partner of Blevins & Hong, P.C., where she brings over 15 years of legal experience to individuals and businesses across Georgia. In addition to her legal practice, Soo made history as the first Korean-American woman elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2022, serving District 103. At the Capitol, she serves on the Judiciary Committee and Ways & Means Committee, actively sponsoring legislation that improves access to justice and enhances public safety.
Soo prides herself on being able to provide strong personal relationships to her clients. She understands the importance of the tough issues and decisions that her clients are facing and is available for her clients through each step. She finds that the most important aspect of her role as an attorney is to always be available to answer any questions or concerns of her clients. Because of this personal attention, many of her former clients and their families have become close friends with her throughout her representation.
Soo was given the prestigious Ross Adams Younger Lawyer Award in 2015 by the Cobb County Bar Association for her dedication to the legal community. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2017, an honor given to only 5% of attorneys in the state, and was selected as Atlanta Attorney at Law Magazine’s 2017 Attorneys to Watch. In 2023, she was elected President of the Cobb County Bar Association. Additionally, Soo regularly volunteers with Legal Aid to provide pro bono assistance to clients in civil and criminal cases.
Throughout her practice, Soo has fought relentlessly for her clients to secure millions of dollars in settlements and judgments in their serious personal injury cases to secure the financial future that they deserve.
Soo has also helped clients with their financial hardship by zealously representing them and advising them with the best options to rebuild their credit. She has represented clients from simple Chapter 7 cases to complex business Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. She has helped many small business clients save their business while getting rid of their debt and rebuilding their credit. Soo has also aggressively and successfully represented many clients in Adversary Proceeding cases. For over 8 years, Soo has served as a bankruptcy instructor at Chattahoochee Technical College.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Soo grew up in East Cobb (Marietta), Georgia, and now resides in North Gwinnett County. She is fluent in Korean and is grateful that she is able to help the Korean community in Georgia. Her journey from a young immigrant to a respected attorney and legislator reflects her unwavering dedication, resilience, and deep roots in the community she serves.