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About Richard

Aggressive and skilled Personal Injury Attorney. No recovery, no fee

I will aggressively represent you and get you the settlement or result that you deserve in your case.  I will handle your claim from beginning to end and am willing to litigate the case to completion of the jury trial.  I have jury trial and bench trial experience and I am willing to take the case all the way if necessary. 

Practice areas

LitigationPersonal injuryCar accidentEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 30%

  2. Car accident: 30%

  3. Personal injury: 20%

  4. Litigation: 20%

Languages spoken

Korean, English, Spanish

Client's Choice 2013
Top Contributor 2013

Contact

6131 Orangethorpe Ave.
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Law Offices of Richard Kim PC

6131 Orangethorpe Ave.
Suite 370
Buena Park, CA, 90620

Office (714) 276-1122

Website

http://www.rkinjurylawyer.com

Law Offices of Richard Kim PC

9891 Irvine Center Dr.
Suite 200
Irvine, CA, 92618

Law Offices of Richard Kim PC

3435 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1585
Los Angeles, CA, 90010

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201002/13/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers68
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Pro Bono Attorney of the YearOrange County Korean American Bar Association2016
California's 10 BestAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2015
Top ContributorAVVO2013
Client's Choice AwardAVVO2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Offices of Richard Kim2014 - Present
AttorneyKW Law Group2013 - 2014
Associate AttorneyAlbertson Law2011 - 2013
Attorney / Law ClerkEzer Williamson Law2009 - 2010
Certified Law ClerkSan Diego County District Attorney's Office2008 - 2009
Law ClerkOffice Of City Attorney, City Of Los Angeles2007 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of Californiamember2010 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral CommitteeDirector2017 - 2018
Orange County Korean American Bar AssociationVice President2015 - 2017
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Univ of San Diego SOLJD - Juris Doctor2009
Univ of California IrvineBA - Bachelor of Arts2004
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
OCKABA Installation DinnerForeword to the Keynote Speaker Carol Lam2015
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Kim v. WassilFavorable Settlement for Client
Pak v. PledgerFavorable Settlement for Client
Brown-Allen v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Favorable settlement for client
Bahk v. WillisSettlement in my client's favor
US Bank v EllisJudgment obtained in favor of my client
U.S. Bank v DuarteJudgment in favor of my client
DUI DismissalDismissal
DUI Reduced to Reckless Drivingreduced charge
Got a Suspended License Back for Client

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Great Auto Accident Attorney

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Richard was able to handle my auto accident case from the beginning to end. He even helped me get my car repaired and made sure I went to the right doctors to get my injuries treated. When it came to negotiate with the insurance company Richard was able to get me a great settlement.
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Trustworthy

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When Richard took on my case I don't think he knew what he was getting into. LOL. I had a very complex case. He immediately got one of my felonies reduced without any issues. My second one would not come off. Richard went the extra mile that I was not expecting. He suggested that we go for a Governors Pardon. after researching this, my hopes where not high, but he assured me that we had a great case. (really old case). We went in front of the judge with what Richard prepared and we got granted the Pardon. This is something that does not happen often or automatic. I can't thank him enough for restoring my rights and finally putting some closure on a dark youthful past. My wife also is very thankful. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone.

Very Happy with the Settlement

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My family used attorney Richard Kim for a personal injury case. From our initial consultation through the conclusion of our case, Richard was involved every step of the way. I appreciated how he kept us informed and provided us with frequent updates, and was always willing to answer any questions that we had about our case. He strongly advocated on our behalf and got us a great result!
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Great Attorney

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When I am deciding on which lawyer to go with, my two most important factors are trust and transparency. A good friend referred me to Mr. Kim and I'm glad he did. Mr. Kim was thorough and kept me in the loop on all the important details of my case. He went to bat for me and I was happy with the results. Mr. Kim is trustworthy and it would be a dishonor if I did not pass his services forward.
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Hired attorney

Extremely thorough!

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Richard Kim has been a tremendous help to me guiding me through my entire legal process. I was pulled over for a DUI back in October and was at a loss for what to do despite doing my own research as far as the next steps I should take. Contacting Richard was the best decision that I made as he made the legal journey as smooth as it could go. I was as proactive as I could be in tackling my case, something I probably wouldn't have done had I gone through this alone. He answered any questions I had promptly and thanks to him we were able to get the reckless driving conviction instead of DUI. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
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Kind and assertive lawyer that got me settlement

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Mr Kim was very responsive and got me a fair settlement when I got hit as I was parked in my vehicle. More importantly, he found a holistic doctor that my oncologist approved as I was beginning chemotherapy treatment when the accident happened I have recommended Mr Kim to anyone who's asked for a good attorney to handle traffic accidents
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Hired attorney

Fantastic Attorney very helpful

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Richard and his staff were there to help me through the entire process from beginning to end. Any time I wanted to talk to Richard he would take my call or return my calls within 24 hours. I had another lawyer for an accident I had 5 years ago and I never got to speak with the attorney after the initial consultation and only spoke with assistants who were not helpful and who would not keep me updated on my case. Richard and his staff would give me consistent updates and moved my case along quickly.
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Hired attorney

Great attorney

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Richard is a superb attorney who knows his specialty very well. I highly recommend him and would advise for anyone looking for a good DUI attorney to obtain him for representation. Aside from that, he works with you on his retainer. I could go on and on but the main thing is that he's on your side. Thank you Richard for all your hard work.

Fantastic Attorney

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Richard represented me in my DUI case in Orange County. He was very knowledgeable and calmed any worries that I had about the case. He made himself very available to answer any questions that I had. He was able to get my penalties.

Excellent DUI Attorney

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Excellent DUI attorney. Aggressively represented me in Court and promptly returned my calls and answered any questions that I had.
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Attorney endorsements

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Raymond Areshenko, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 21, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.

Andrew Sohn, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
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Richard Kim is an honest, straightforward, and excellent litigation attorney. I would highly endorse him.

Nema Daghbandan, Real estate Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Kurt Elkins, Probate Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
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Mr Kim provides well thought answers on this site. He has earned my respect.

Andy Yun, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
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I highly recommend Richard Kim. He is an upstanding lawyer in the community, and I know he really cares about his clients. He works hard, and he pushes the envelope to protect his clients' rights. He is honest, hard-working, and responsive.

Richard Geller, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
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I endorse Richard. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Timothy Vanderweert, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 23, 2013
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Mr Kim is an excellent DUI attorney to whom I have referred clients in the past. I recommend him.

John Kang, Business Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
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Richard is a conscientious and hardworking attorney who will passionately work to defend the rights of his clients. He is an active and upstanding member of the legal community.

Benjamin Kuipers, Family Attorney on Dec 5, 2013
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Mr. Kim is a respected attorney and advocate for his clients! I endorse this lawyer.

M. Miller, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 2, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Erin Lee, Immigration Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Oct 16, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

John Hinely, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2013
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One thing is apparent regarding Mr. Kim, he fights zealously for people facing the legal system. Not only does Mr. Kim provide helpful and insightful answers, for free, to those looking for answers on AVVO, but he demands the best results possible for his clients. In endorsing Mr. Kim, I know anyone that retains his services, will have an excellent advocate on their side!!

Sean Monahan, Real estate Attorney on Oct 9, 2013
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Richard Kim is an excellent attorney and manager.

Lois Kim, Insurance Attorney on Oct 7, 2013
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Well versed and has solid experience in DUI/DWI law. Other strong practice areas include criminal defense, landlord/tenant, and foreclosure matters.

Hieu Pham, Litigation Attorney on Oct 1, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

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