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Philip Kim
also known as Pensky & Kim, P.A.
About Philip
Biography
Practice Areas:
- Criminal Defense (State and Federal)
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Driving Offenses
- Evictions and Real Property Matters
- Name Changes
- Personal Injury
- Seal or Expunge Criminal Records
Philip Kim, Esq., is one of Pensky & Kim’s founding partners. Over the years, he has handled thousands of cases ranging from criminal defense cases (state and federal), to evictions and other landlord/tenant disputes, to personal injury cases. He has tried well over 100 cases and has compiled an impressive trial record.
Mr. Kim is originally from the Philadelphia area. He attended college at the University of Pennsylvania, and then went on to study at the University of Michigan Law School. Over the years, he has worked as a legal assistant for the law firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, & Feld, interned for the Department of Justice, and clerked for the Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C. Upon coming to Miami, he served for three years as Assistant Public Defender for the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office, and then went into private practice with the founding of the Law Office of Philip Kim in Miami Beach. He later co-founded the firm of Pensky & Kim where he has continued to use his legal expertise to fight aggressively on behalf of his clients.
Mr. Kim has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2003 and has no disciplinary history whatsoever.
Education:
University of Michigan Law School. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Juris Doctor, 2003. University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bachelor of Arts, 1998.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice:
State of Florida, 2003. U.S. District Court (Southern District of Florida), 2009.
Professional & Bar Association Memberships:
Florida Bar (2003-Present)
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Landlord or Tenant
35%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
25%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Expungement
5%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-500 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 22 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Pensky & Kim, P.A.
12550 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 401, North Miami, FL, 33161
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Posted by Claudia | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Best eviction/caring lawyer!
After calling many eviction lawyers, to find out about the process and prices. I came across Attorney Kim. I was very impressed how informative and friendly he was over the phone . He spent a good 20 minutes listening about my specific situation with my tenat and then explaining the whole evictio...
Posted by Maritza | September 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Eviction Help
I worked with Philip Kim on obtaining an unlawful detainer. Extremely helpful and patient with my many questions. The process was fast and I knew exactly what to expect with all the information that he provided. Highly recommended for your eviction needs.
Posted by Manuel A | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Eviction
As a property owner in Miami-Dade I have had the need to evict tenants for non payment. Last year in March/2018 I used Phil for the first time to evict a troublesome tenant and was very impressed with the way he handle the case. Thru the whole process I had excellent communication and a quick resolut...
Posted by ViLiane c | June 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Mrs
I was so grateful to have Kim work in the eviction case for me. Everything went excellent Thank you
Posted by EDUARDO | January 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
COMMERCIAL EVICTION
I would highly recommend hiring the law offices of Pensky & Kim. I used them for a complicated commercial eviction. While these are and can be sometimes complex and difficult, I can say that mine became HIGHLY complex and difficult. During the trial phase of the eviction Mr. Kim handled himself with ...
Philip Kim's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kim is an excellent lawyer. I have known him for almost 10 years. He has a great command of the legal system. Most importantly, he gets his clients results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kim is an excellent attorney that obtains great results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Phil for a number of years now. He is an extremely dedicated criminal defense attorney who is a excellent advocate for his clients. Phil and his law firm do not just care about earning their fee, they care about the clients and their outcome of the case. I would recommend anyone charged with a crime in Miami-Dade County to contact Phil and his partner Jason to represent them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kim works very hard for his clients. Many lawyers can give you solid legal advice, but few can combine that with personal relationships throughout the system in Miami-Dade County which makes information more readily available and makes those close calls easier to deal with. Great place for any defendant in Miami-Dade County to turn to."
"I endorse this lawyer 110 percent. He has been absolutely committed to criminal defense from the beginning of law school. He genuinely cares about his clients. I would recommend Phil and his law firm to anyone I know needing legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Phil for over 8 years. We worked together briefly at the Public Defender's Office in Miami. Phil is an excellent advocate and is not afraid to take his gloves off and fight the government. He has tremendous trial skills and has handled every type of criminal matter."
"I've known Phil as a lawyer for 6 years. He worked with me at the Miami Public Defenders office and I am familiar with his work in private criminal defense practice. He is an excellent attorney. He is intelligent, diligent, and a great courtroom advocate. He is passionate about defending his clients rights. I have seen him leave social functions to do something on behalf of a client--his criminal defense clients who are in difficult situations always know they can depend on Phil to get the best possible result for them. If I am asked to recommend a criminal defense lawyer to a friend I always recommend Phil and his partner Jason Pensky. I would recommend him to anybody."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Philip for over 6 years. Philip and I worked closely as Assistant Public Defenders in Miami-Dade County for three years and joined together as partners in 2007. Philip is a skilled trial attorney. Philip zealously defends all of his clients and is committed to getting the best possible outcome. I highly recommend this lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Trial Attorney / Partner, Pensky & Kim, P.A.
2006 - 2007
Trial Attorney / Partner, Law Office of Philip Kim, P.A.
2003 - 2006
Assistant Public Defender, Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office
Associations
2010 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
2003 - Present
Florida Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Peshl
Not guilty at trial.
State v. Rodriguez
Not guilty at trial.
Education
2003
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctor
1998
University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
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