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Kristen Kykuye Hirashima
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Biography
Kristen is certified as a Specialist in Family Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Kristen achieved her specialist status after being in practice for only five years, the earliest possible time to receive such a designation.
Since 2020, Los Angeles Magazine has recognized Kristen as a Southern California “Rising Star,” an honor reserved for lawyers under the age of 40 who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction. Each year since 2020, Kristen has been selected for inclusion on The Best Lawyers in America® list for her work in family law.
Prior to Shebby · Hirashima LLP, Kristen was a partner at Jacobson Scully Shebby LLP, handling complex child custody disputes, division and characterization of assets and debts, calculation of child and spousal support, business valuations, paternity disputes, and domestic violence actions.
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Shebby Hirashima LLP
11400 W Olympic Blvd Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90064
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Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great attorney
I had the fortunate opportunity to be referred to Kristen Hirashima in 2013. After our initial meeting, I knew that she had the experience, knowledge, and professionalism that I needed to support me through my divorce. Kristen always kept me informed, followed up on a timely basis and provided me a...
Kristen Kykuye Hirashima's Lawyer Endorsements
"Having known Kristen for almost 10 years now, I am more than confident in endorsing her partly due to her incredible work product, but more significantly, her outstanding work ethic and ability to navigate very complicated components of law and zealously advocate for her clients. My go-to attorney when someone has a family law issue."
"The highest form of endorsement is a client referral, which I have done on numerous occassions to Kristen. I have complete confidence that she will provide my clients with the best possible outcome for their divorce and/or custody issues. I have had nothing but positive feedback about her. Moreover, she is compassionate about her clients. I've witnessed her working tirelessly to provide a superior result, distinguishing her and earning my clientele."
"One of my clients had an complex issue with two parties withholding child support. Kristen quickly helped me understand the process and we were able to resolve the issue in a couple of weeks. I endorse this lawyer."
Brian Kim
Personal injury lawyer
David Shebby
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Scholarship Recipient, Ventura County Asian American Bar Association
2009
Scholarship Award Recipient, Dorothy L. Weller P.E.O
2002
Division 1 Track and Field Scholarship, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Shebby Hirashima
2023 - 2023
Adjunct Professor, Loyola Law School
2011 - 2011
Summer Law Clerk, Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein
2011 - 2019
Partner, Jacobson Scully Shebby
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, at Benton, Orr, Duval and Buckingham
2009 - 2009
Law Extern, Superior Court of California, Central District, Family Law
Associations
2017 - Present
Korean American Bar Association
2011 - Present
Harriet Buhai Center for Family LawVolunteer pro bono counsel
Education
2011
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
California Polytechnic St U
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English