Dawna Kim

Dawna Kim

also known as Dawna Kim

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

8111 LBJ Freeway Suite 480, Dallas, TX

About Dawna

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law office of Dawna Kim

8111 LBJ Freeway Suite 480, Dallas, TX, 75251

Law Offices of Dawna Kim

13140 Coit Rd Ste 350, Dallas, TX, 75240

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Dawna Kim's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rebecca | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Attorney

I worked with Ms. Kim a few years ago regarding a DWI charge. Obviously, this can be a very stressful time. Ms. Kim was very supportive and makes you feel at ease. She was able to get my license back without suspension and was even able to get my DWI dismissed! Fast forward a few years....Again she w...as able to get my license back without suspension.....Fingers crossed on the DWI charge. Ms. Kim is very approachable, supportive, and she works hard on your behalf, with a quick response anytime you have questions or if there are any updates on your case! She told me "Don't beat yourself up. Just take care of yourself and I'll take care of everything else"......and she means it! If I could give her 10 stars, I would!

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Extremely Knowledgable and Proactive

I was very blessed to have Dawna as my attorney. I had a DUI case that had the potential to become a DWI case. In the end, the outcome was better than I expected and she even won to retain my license. She also was able to get it expunged off my record. I'd hire Dawna in a heartbeat if I ever get anot...her DUI charge or even any other criminal charges (Not planning on it though haha.)

Posted by Charissa | February 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Dismissal

I hired Ms. Kim for a DUI. She went above and beyond to fight for me and the result was favorable! My case eas dismissed! She took the time to listen to me and treated me with the utmost respect. She is swift in her response and never goes a day without responding to text or call. I recommend her. Sh...e is number 1 attorney!

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dawna goes above and beyond

I hired Dawna to take care of a DWI charge in Farmers Branch. Not only she took care of the charge, she kept me updated every step of the way. Dawna went beyond her contractual obligations to get me the best possible outcome. My DWI charge was dismissed. It was accomplished without me being present i...n the court for a single day. I made the best choice hiring Dawna to represent me.

Posted by Guillermo | November 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

More than I expected!!!

Attorney Dawna Kim assisted me with a DWI. When I teamed up with her I wanted representation that would keep me from being taken advantage of during sentencing. She informed me of all the possibilities that a case could assume. She represented me through the A.R.L. and won the first battle for me, to... retain my licence. She then guided me through a legal system I did not know, always willing to explain each step of the way. In the end the DWI was dismissed for a plea bargain of a lesser charge. I am grateful for Ms. Kim. I just wanted the minimal penalty for the charge and she fought for me so I could be given a second chance thus helping me to believe there are lawyers out there who do care about their clients. I would recommend her to anyone who needs representation.

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Dawna Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Hsu

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dawna is a great attorney with many years of experience that really listens to her clients and provides the best solutions possible."

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Neil Pask

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dawna is a great lawyer who effectively represents her clients in Court. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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David Traylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dawna is a skilled attorney with vast experience and connections at the courthouse."

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Efrain Sain

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. She cares very much for her clients and will fight for them. She has helped me pick juries in some big cases, like sex abuse and felony DWi cases. I credit the success I had in those cases to her knowledge, intuition, organization and experience in helping me get the right jury. I have learned new twists in the law from her in watching her persevere in negotiations with prosecutors. If you have Dawna Kim as your attorney you have the best!"

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Robert Hernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dawna is bright and knowledgeable. I have never seen her unprepared for a case nor unprepared when negotiating with an assistant district attorney. I couldn't recommend a more highly qualified attorney."

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David Scoggins

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have done dozens of jury trials with her from D.W.I. to Murder and everything in between. She is excellent at jury selection and is a very good advocate. I would go to trial with her without hesitation on any matter brought to a courthouse. She stands up for her clients."

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John Gioffredi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. She's smart, hardworking, and gives personal attention to all of her clients."

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Martin LeNoir

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Hernandez

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Scoggins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1992

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

Korean

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