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

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

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 1 - 5 of 28 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Steve | April 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Lawyer You Want & Need

I can’t thank my attorney enough for the incredible job she did on my case. Facing a felony 3rd DWI, I thought jail time was inevitable—but thanks to her deep knowledge of the court system and strong professional relationships, she secured an unbelievable plea deal for me. I didn’t have to serve any ...jail time, my court fees and fines were waived, my license wasn’t suspended, and she even got my charge reduced to a misdemeanor. Throughout the entire process, she was responsive, professional, and genuinely helpful. I felt like I had someone in my corner who really cared and knew exactly what to do. If you're looking for someone who will fight for you and knows how to get results, look no further.

Posted by Steven | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Persistent work for 2 and a half years to get a dismissal.

I had worked with Dawna for over 2 years working persistently to get a dismissal on a felony case. She tirelessly worked with me to procure enough ammunition in paperwork to dismiss the charges. She stayed well in cotanct with me and made me feel like she really cared about me and my case. I really a...ppreciated how she went above and beyond to always make sure we were ready for anything at every step in the case.

Posted by Luis | January 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dismissed case!

This is my second time having Dawna Kim as my lawyer. Both times she got my cases dismissed, this last time being two felony cases! I had faith in her from the beginning. She’s very attentive and on top of everything. She was always available when I needed and was definitely in my corner from the sta...rt. Thanks again for all you have done for me Dawna!

Posted by Joey | May 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

CASE DISMISSED!!!

Had a BAC of .25 and Dawna got it dismissed! I really appreciate Dawna and how she handled my case. She was always very professional and personable, always made sure to check in on how everything was going, and always made sure to keep me updated. Seriously the best decision I made was hiring her for... my case. Hope I won’t need her again, but if I do I know I’ll definitely be calling her to handle it.

Posted by Carson | April 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer ever

Dawna is truly the best Lawyer ever, I have never seen someone so cool headed and patient with me in the situation I was in. She is amazing, thoughtful, and understanding, she got my case dismissed and let me get back to focusing on my life without worry of a record. I will be recommending her to any...one who was in the same situation I am, thanks again for all the support!

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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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Neil Pask

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Efrain Sain

Criminal defense lawyer

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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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John Gioffredi

Criminal defense lawyer

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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