Ester Kim helped me navigate the trouble waters of my divorce without a pause. I was most comfortable having open dialogue & sharing ideas within the constraints of the law. I am very thankful & recommend her without a minute of hesitation.
Ester was recommended to me by a friend and I am forever grateful. Ester and all the parties that worked with/for her (e.g., paralegal) were perfectly in line with what I wanted out of my divorce. I just wanted a fair divorce and to maintain my integrity. I did not want to go for the jugular. My ex-husband was dealing with some mental health problems and was lying and draining joint accounts and so I just wanted the fastest and cleanest way out while still ensuring some sense of equity.
My ex-husband’s attorney was the exact opposite of Ester and tried to get as much money out of me as possible- really just attempting to cripple me financially when what we were offering was more than fair. They also refused to settle on anything reasonable and drew out proceedings as long as they possibly could, going for emotional distress. It really was traumatic and, more importantly, disappointing. I’m sorry to anyone that is going through the same. Ester was very supportive and a great legal guide through this tough time.
I understand that, in some cases, it does make sense for one spouse to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars to their soon-to-be ex in the name of what was shared during the marriage. This was not one of those cases. If you are divorcing any kind of narcissist, abuser, someone who is mentally ill, someone who is lying, or someone whose attorney is out for blood, go with Ester. She knows how to tame wild dogs. I am so happy to be divorced, to have what I consider a fair split of assets, and to have my dignity in tact. My ex-husband and his attorney cannot say the same. That’s all thanks to Ester. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Posted by Reid | July 14, 2023
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My divorce
Ester Kim helped me navigate the trouble waters of my divorce without a pause. I was most comfortable having open dialogue & sharing ideas within the constraints of the law. I am very thankful & recommend her without a minute of hesitation.
Response from Ester KimAugust 8, 2023
Thank you Reid. It was such a pleasure working with you. You are a sincere and honest person with high ethics and integrity. I only wish the best for you.
Posted by Jennifer | November 1, 2021
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Divorcing a narcissist? Go with Ester Kim.
Ester was recommended to me by a friend and I am forever grateful. Ester and all the parties that worked with/for her (e.g., paralegal) were perfectly in line with what I wanted out of my divorce. I just wanted a fair divorce and to maintain my integrity. I did not want to go for the jugular. My ex-husband was dealing with some mental health problems and was lying and draining joint accounts and so I just wanted the fastest and cleanest way out while still ensuring some sense of equity.
My ex-husband’s attorney was the exact opposite of Ester and tried to get as much money out of me as possible- really just attempting to cripple me financially when what we were offering was more than fair. They also refused to settle on anything reasonable and drew out proceedings as long as they possibly could, going for emotional distress. It really was traumatic and, more importantly, disappointing. I’m sorry to anyone that is going through the same. Ester was very supportive and a great legal guide through this tough time.
I understand that, in some cases, it does make sense for one spouse to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars to their soon-to-be ex in the name of what was shared during the marriage. This was not one of those cases. If you are divorcing any kind of narcissist, abuser, someone who is mentally ill, someone who is lying, or someone whose attorney is out for blood, go with Ester. She knows how to tame wild dogs. I am so happy to be divorced, to have what I consider a fair split of assets, and to have my dignity in tact. My ex-husband and his attorney cannot say the same. That’s all thanks to Ester. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Posted by Caroline | October 28, 2021
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More than just a attorney....
When faced with a cross road with legal in your life; you get lost on how, what, when, and back on how, what and when.... When I met Ester - she was more than just an attorney. She was my voice, my sounding board and my guide. She was patient as to explain what was need, how all comes together and when to expect my cross road to end with the rainbow at the end. Thank you for being there for me and guiding me.
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Posted by Michael | February 29, 2020
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Great Attorney!
Unfortunately, fathers have very few rights when it comes to caring for their children. Fathers are seen as a financial provider who gets visitation with their Children, if allowed. However; I wanted my children to remain with me and to be comfortable in the home they were accustomed to from birth. I found Ester on this site and because of her reviews, I made an appointment with her. Ester is an amazing family attorney. She helped me to gain custody of my children. Ester is very professional, to the point, and she doesn’t sugar coat anything, therefore; I knew where I stood at all times during my court hearings. Ester was up against a very difficult and unreasonable opposing attorney, but with her professional demeanor, and with calmest, she was able to bring order to a very disorderly opposition in my favor. I highly recommend Ester, I trusted her with my and my children’s future and she came through for me with flying colors. Thank you Ester!
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Posted by Linda | February 6, 2020
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Ester is amazing!
I had a horrible year with some terrible events that compromised my marriage. It became evident to me that I had to take the steps to getting a divorce. I called several attorneys who spoke to me in a very degrading manner. A family friend, was able to start the process for me but not able to complete it due to a conflict of interest. She said I could go to the courthouse and do the rest of the paperwork on my own. Well, that was a disaster! Each time I would go to the courthouse someone would tell me I did something wrong and I needed to re-complete certain paperwork. My best friend for so many years told me she had an attorney who is willing to talk to me. That was Ester! I went in to meet with her after making an appointment, taking all the paperwork I had. She sorted through it kept what she said was necessary and I walked out the door, knowing that my work was done and everything was going to be fine. It was a wonderful experience working with Esther. Everything went smoothly and before I knew it the divorce was final. I would recommend her to everybody who needs to go through this process!
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Posted by Suzy | March 17, 2019
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professional, organized and specific
I consulted attorney Ester Kim for my divorce affairs, she talks very specific, black and white and professional. she didn't provoke . she listened my case and explains me options available. If i needed attorney for my case, i definitely retain her.
Posted by Kevin P | July 18, 2018
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Civil Matter Resolved!
We were referred to Ester by another attorney since our hearing was in Torrance and Ester clerked in Torrance. After firing our previous attorney for lack of vision and strategy, it was refreshing that Ester had a game plan after our first meeting. The outcome was exactly what we expected. We were forced back in court 2 months later due to a technicality and I was caught off guard with an additional expense. Ester lent me the money to take care of the issue. This was above and beyond the call of duty. She is amazing. I would hire her again for any civil matters.
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Posted by Terry | June 6, 2018
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Great attorney!
Ester Kim is a really great attorney. Very competent, knowledgeable and also compassionate. We were very pleased and satisfied that we hired her for this case and in the end very happy with her work on the divorce case.
Posted by Cinthia | May 17, 2018
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Best All Around
Ester was exceptional. We had originally hired an attorney who unfortunately was unable to meet the high level of service we expected. Finding Ester was a true breath of fresh air. Ester was beyond detailed, honest, well versed, intelligent and absolutely looked out for us. She was faced with two opposing counsel and she didn't even break a sweat in defending us. She knew what was right and she kept her professionalism and composure the entire time. Even when the opposing counsel tried their best at being less than reasonable. Given the sensitivity of our matter, she managed every detail with class and professionalism. I would recommend her anytime and if needed I would hire her again. She's simply amazing.
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Posted by Michael | January 31, 2018
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Worth every penny
I am writing this review for multiple reasons. First and foremost, Hiring Ester Kim was and is worth every penny. Ester has an ethical value that you cannot find in most other lawyers. If I knew nothing else about this awesome lawyer it would have been enough. Luckily, I was able to learn much more. I hired Ester in 2016 after I had already began fighting for my rights as a father This had taken me 5 years to get enough courage to stand up against the mother of my children. My generation came from the belief that women had all the rights to their children and the fathers were only there for financial support. It was the purity of my beautiful children that gave me the courage to fight. The day they asked me to fight for my fair share of time with them was the day i gained that very strength. I was determined to show them that I wanted to be in their lives and also to teach them that no matter what, even if the odds were against you, you still fight for what you believe in. ( stay with me, I have a point to this). I felt that if I could accomplish my goal by myself I would be teaching my children about resolve, determination, and justice. Then it came to the period of time when I had to appear in court and try to express to our legal system why I felt that I deserved to be in their lives as well as have a voice in the way they were being raised. By Chance, I had met Ester a few months prior and she was always kind enough to give me guidance without even hinting towards any compensation for her help. She instantly gained my trust. I really appreciated her honesty and ethics. I had already been into the case for around 10 months when Ester agreed to represent me. with just one meeting, she was able to pick up and lead me into what I felt was a great victory. She was efficient, fast, and has an ability to pay attention to detail that I have no doubt helped me greatly in my case. Ester Kim is professional, fair, understanding, and with out a doubt an all around good person. I would have no one else in my corner. I strongly advise anyone reading this review to give her a call and just talk to her for five minutes. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and a special thank you to Ester Kim for helping me to be apart of my children's lives.
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Posted by Roger | November 14, 2017
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Amazing!
I was referred to Ester from a mutual friend. Ester has been on my case for the past two years, and refused to stop fighting hard for me. Because of her, I now have my daughter, and couldn't be more happy with her. She is an amazing attorney, and an ever better person. She will see you through, to the end. My case was unique in a lot of ways, and her ability to navigate through it and ultimately get us our win is second to none. I would refer her to anyone in a similar situation. She is truly amazing at what she does!!!!!
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Posted by Steve | October 21, 2016
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Thank you!
Ester was essential to my divorce. The way things were going when I walked in her office, I was confused and sickened by the whole process (trying to do it myself). When she looked over what little paper work that I had, that was supposedly filed by my ex, Ester looked at me and said. "your not even in the game at this point"
My heart sunk, you see, my ex had not filed a single thing and was making me believe she had.
I felt as though Ester had taken me under her wing and graciously and kindly guided me through this painful process. She went to bat for me on more than one occasion, supported me, and explained the process and reactions we were getting from the other side.
I truly felt like we went through this together and I could not have done it with out her.
Thank you Ester
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Posted by Michael Dube | September 22, 2016
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Absolutely Amazing
She was able to talk me through what I needed. She was able to answer everything I had asked and was so helpful. She took care of everything I needed. I would definitely recommend her to someone.
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016
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Extremely Knowledgeable!!!
I contacted Ester Kim for a consultation regarding child custody. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. She walked me through the process and provided me with options as to how to we could work together to get the process started as well as what I could expect at each step along the way. After my consultation I felt very relaxed and confident in Ester Kim's ability to not only handle my case but, get me a favorable result. I recommend Ester Kim to anyone who is looking for a very professional and knowledgeable family law Attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2016
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Great communicator- straight shooter
I have only great things to say about Ester Kim. I had already filed for divorce and had retained a different attorney by the time my friend had referred me to Ester. Like me, my friend was in the process of divorcing a high conflict individual. She had been helped tremendously by Ester's advice and legal representation, so she suggested that I contact Ester.
I like Ester. She’s easy to talk to; warm and friendly, but has a commanding presence that exudes confidence and knowledge. She listened intently, pulled the facts from my emotional account of fears, questions and experiences and wrote them down. She made a photocopy of her notes and gave it to me so we could review it together. She thoroughly explained the law and it’s relevance to my particular situation, then provided me with a set of options and the pros and cons of each.
Ester is a kind and validating person who gives thoughtful responses and really wants to help you. She has become a trusted go to person when I've needed a second opinion. Don’t let the sweet gal seen in her profile picture fool you; Ester is a tiger!!
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Posted by Oliver A. | July 6, 2016
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Child Support
Ms. Kim helped me on my Child Support Modification while I was deployed overseas. Always communicated with Ms. Kim, informed & assisted me a lot on this matter. I'm very satisfied with the outcome and will be hiring her assistance again in the future if my x spouse bothers me again. THANK YOU Ms. KIM! ALOHA \m/
Posted by Charlie | July 5, 2016
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Beyond 5 Stars
Ester Kim helped me thru an extremely perplexed and insane divorce. She was highly recommended and she went above and beyond the call of duty. She saved my sanity and put my ex and her attorney in check. I cannot say enough about her work effort and how much she cares about her clients.
Ester is the attorney you want on your side when you need someone to "have your back" and take care of business!!!
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Posted by Eric | January 28, 2016
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Ester helped me when I was being forced to sign a second NDA I didn't want to sign
Last year I was in a boating accident in Fiji. The resort agreed to replace my scuba gear that was lost/damaged and I signed a contract just after the incident took place. A month later, the resort tried to make all parties involved sign a huge NDA to never mention the incident again in exchange for the replacement scuba gear. I lawyered up with Ester who has had my back and made sure I didn't have to sign the second agreement. She is super nice and helpful and now I have my gear replaced without substantially limiting my freedom of speech.
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Posted by Johnny and Donna | October 19, 2015
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Regarding restraining order
With Ester Kim's help we just won a case to keep our restraining order intact. She made us feel like family. She came over our house on a Saturday (her day off) to view video surveillance in order to get the case started immediately. Throughout the process she always returned our calls, kept us informed and answered our many questions. On the court date she made us feel like a team and came well prepared and fought for us. We would recommend her to any family or friends.
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Posted by Josh | October 1, 2015
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My experience
Having Ester Kim as my attorney was the best decision I could of made she helped me understand what was going on she fought passionately in my case to help me get the visitation with my son even though he was living in a different state with his mother as a result I have visitation with my son and we're now rebuilding our relationship and I'm the happiest I have ever I've been
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Response from Ester KimNovember 23, 2015
Josh, your case was quite the unique one! I am grateful for your trust that I would be able to help you. I must admit, this was a complex case but we would not have been able to succeed without your dedication and willingness to "tough it out" I truly appreciate you spirit. I believed in your case and I believed all you wanted in your heart was spend time with your son.
Good luck to you both!
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Family Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ester Kim is a dedicated attorney who takes pride in representing her clients. I have known her for several years and she is always detailed oriented and focused. A client would be lucky to have Ester Kim represent them."
Family Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Esther Kim is an exceptional attorney. She has an excellent professional demeanor and it is apparent that she is truly passionate about the field of family law. She is a very knowledgable and experienced attorney who has an excellent track record for mediations. She has an excellent record for resolving issues. She has been a mentor to me and I have learned a lot thanks to her. I would highly recommend her."
Family Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known Ester for many years now and have had the pleasure of working alongside her on many cases. Ester's ability to remain calm under pressure and her ability to multi-task while remaining focussed is unmatched. Ester pours her heart and soul into her clients and her work, she is truly a one-of-a-kind person as well as attorney, her clients should feel blessed to have her on their side."
Family Attorney | Jul 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Ester Kim for several years and can attest to her professionalism and dedication to her clients. Ester is very thorough in her work and goes above and beyond to meet client needs. When I have a family law matter come across my desk she is always a trusted source to send clients. I strongly endorse this attorney."