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13 years
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$ 350-400 per hour
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State: California
Acquired: 2013
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3878 W Carson St Ste 210, Torrance, CA, 90503
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3878 W Carson St Ste 210, Torrance, CA, 90503
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32 Client Reviews
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....
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...
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...
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...
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!
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.
"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."
"Ester is an exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
10 Best- California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2013 - 2014
Intern for Commissioner Slawson, Torrance Superior Court
2015 - Present
KiwanisPast-President 2019
2013 - Present
South Bay Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2013 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Child Custody 101
2014
Moot Court Presentation
Legal Answers
While the Divorce is on process and if I leave the country, will i still get the divorce? what will happen to me?
03 Aug 2014
Just filed for divorce my husband is asking me to move in less then two weeks. What are my rights? I'm a house wife 4 kids.
25 Jul 2014
Can a mother take your child and live in another country when he is a us citizen and you were never married to the mother
18 Jul 2014