Dawna Kim

Dawna Kim

also known as Dawna Kim

5.0
Rating: 8.9

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

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • 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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Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Connie | December 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer

So I was in need of a lawyer to help me out with a DWI case. I found Dawna on a local listing and she quickly called me back within a few minutes of me messaging her. After meeting with Dawna she made me feel confident and comfortable no pressure at all. I was confident in her and decided to get ...her to represent me. (For an awesome deal price by the way) And I am now ecstatic to report that Dawna won my DWI case I was found not guilty! Dawna really is it, she is awesome! Guys if you need a lawyer she's the one to go to. Thanks you Dawna you were awesome!

Posted by Guillermo | November 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015

First-class Outstanding Lawyer!!!

I was brought up to make good decisions every day and this is by far the BEST decision I've ever made! I've never been in trouble with the law before, but we are humans after all. After being bombarded with letters after letters from paralegals and being overwhelmed with the DWI situation, I was reco...mmended to talk to Ms. Dawna Kim. I gave Ms. Dawna a call very late that evening and left her a voice message. I didn't know much about Ms. Dawna, BUT she gained my trust right away because her work ethic truly shined when she responded back to me that same evening (no matter how late of the evening that day was). I scheduled an appointment right away and after meeting with her, I left feeling confident and assured that I selected the right attorney to represent me. She was very knowledgeable, approachable, reliable, and always kept me in the loop. I just would like to say thank you Ms. Dawna for treating me as a client and NOT just a number!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2014

Highly Recommended Attorney

I remember we were trying to find a DUI/DWI lawyer and I didn't feel comfortable talking to 3 out of the 4 we called, until we contacted Dawna. I've never dealt with a lawyer before. Dawna Kim was the PERFECT first choice. She made me feel comfortable to talk to and she knew exactly what she was doi...ng and I had full trust in her. I was scared at first of what I would get charged with and what would happen afterwards but it turned out way better than I expected it to be. Choose Dawna if you need a lawyer for DUI/DWI.

Posted by Matthew | February 12, 2013

DWI

Best lawyer ever she will talk to you like you like a friend I feel comfortable to call her anytime and ask her any questions and I also got my DWI dismissed

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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

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

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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