Ester Kim

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Ester Kim

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Mediation

3878 W Carson St Ste 210, Torrance, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Ester

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 80%

13 years

80%
Litigation 10%

13 years

10%
Mediation 10%

13 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2014

Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ester Kim, Esq.

3878 W Carson St Ste 210, Torrance, CA, 90503

southbayfamilyattorney.com/

Law Office of Ester Kim, Esq

3878 W Carson St Ste 210, Torrance, CA, 90503

southbayfamilyattorney.com/

Law Office of Ester Kim, Esq.

3878 West Carson Street, Suite 210, Torrance, CA, 90503

southbayfamilyattorney.com/

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Ester Kim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by Michael | March 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

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!

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016 | Family

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 m...y 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.

Posted by Josh | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 a...nd we're now rebuilding our relationship and I'm the happiest I have ever I've been

Ester Kim

Replied last November 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!

Posted by Adam | August 06, 2014 | Family

When it comes to your family, you need a great family lawyer who really cares.

I live in California and was recently involved in a family crisis with my son and his mother in North Carolina. It was clear that I was going to need some legal advice, even before retaining council, to help me approach the situation in an educated, calm, and organized manner. I happened to be on t...he phone with a good friend of mine as the situation was unfolding and he referred me to Ester Kim as someone who would be willing to talk to me and possibly point me in the right direction. Miss. Kim made me feel immediately at ease while I shared my story, then she and I spent over forty minutes on the phone talking about my rights as a parent and how they could differ from state to state, about legal terms that I would want to familiarize myself with, and about how I could navigate this crisis and what kind of results I could expect. Miss Kim was extremely knowledgeable in her field and provided me with accurate information and the best ways to continue educating myself through internet resources. Miss Kim was kind and personable and she helped me feel prepared to handle whatever was going to be thrown at me. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for strong legal council in the area of family law.

Posted by Damon | July 29, 2014 | Family

Sharp and professional

Helped me change my name over, which I have been meaning to do for years, very quick to explain everything I needed to do, and worked with my schedule to get it all done!

Ester Kim

Replied last July 29, 2014

Damon, my good friend. I am so glad you reached out to me to handle this name change. It is always such a honor to help you and your family in any way I can. Thank you for allowing me to help you accomplish something you have intended to do for awhile. The pleasure was mine.

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Richard Dreiling

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Few lawyers balance competence, intelligence, and compassion for their clients as well as Ester Kim does. She is incredibly knowledgeable and is a tremendous resource for anyone in need of a family law attorney. I highly recommend her."

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ester is an exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

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Kellen Crowe

Litigation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kim is very kind and helpful."

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Dana Heyde

Family lawyer | 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."

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Sami Goel

Family lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Yorke

Family lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ester is hardworking, resourceful, and gets excellent results."

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Arsalan Hayatdavoodi

Family lawyer | 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."

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George Munoz

Family lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Kim's Avvo profile speaks volumes. I endorse this attorney. -Anthony Munoz, Esq."

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Gabriel Lenhart

Family lawyer | 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."

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Mohamed Eldessouky

Family lawyer | 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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

10 Best- California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2013 - 2014

Intern for Commissioner Slawson, Torrance Superior Court

Associations

2015 - Present

Kiwanis

Past-President 2019

2013 - Present

South Bay Bar Association

President-Elect

2013 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

Education

2012

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

LA Law Library Public Programs

Child Custody 101

2014

Family Law Brown Bag

Moot Court Presentation

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