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/

Online Presence

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Ester Kim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | March 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 Linda | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 comple...te 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!

Posted by Michael | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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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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

Activity

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