OUR TEAM
People behind your representation.
Meet Eylul Tarim, Esq., our main attorney, Edward D. Johnson III, and Intake Specialist Anna Kulach. Learn about their backgrounds and the experience they bring to your representation.
Discuss your situationMAIN ATTORNEY
Eylul Tarim, Esq.
Eylul Tarim is the main attorney of the firm and a U.S.-licensed attorney admitted to the Washington State Bar and the Istanbul Bar. With legal education and professional experience in both the United States and Turkiye, she brings an international and cross-cultural perspective to her immigration practice.
Eylul earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Turkiye and her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she focused on trial advocacy and received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for outstanding academic performance.
Her background includes specialized training in immigration, refugee, and human rights matters through the Council of Europe HELP program, including courses on Refugee and Migrant Children and Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence.
Before continuing her legal career in the United States, Eylul practiced law in Turkiye and gained experience at a Legal 500 law firm. She later gained practical U.S. legal experience through an externship at a State’s Attorney’s Office.
Eylul has also contributed to four published legal translations related to American law, including works involving U.S. federal law, U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence, victims’ rights, and comparative criminal law.
Having first come to the United States through the AFS exchange program and later returning to pursue her legal education and career, Eylul brings a personal understanding of building a life and career across borders.
Eylul is admitted to practice law in Washington State and Turkiye and is fluent in English and Turkish.

ATTORNEY
Edward D. Johnson III
Edward Johnson is an attorney at Viking Immigration Law of Chicago, P.C. and the founder of Edward Johnson & Associates P.C. His professional background includes criminal defense.
For a client facing criminal charges, the immigration matter is part of the broader representation. Our firm coordinates both areas before a plea or other disposition is entered, addressing the criminal case and immigration concerns together.

INTAKE SPECIALIST
Anna Kulach
Anna Kulach is an Intake Specialist at Edward Johnson & Associates, P.C., where she serves as one of the first points of contact for prospective clients. In this role, she helps guide individuals through the initial intake process, gathers important case information, and assists in connecting clients with the firm’s legal team.
Anna earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Drexel University and her Master’s degree in Criminology from Loyola University Chicago.
Before joining Edward Johnson & Associates, Anna worked as an Intake Specialist with the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General, where she served as a central point of communication between members of the public and the OIG team. Her experience strengthened her skills in client communication, information gathering, and handling sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
Anna is also continuing her legal education through an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate program at Oakton College and is expected to complete the program in June 2027.
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