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Richard Kim

Car accident Attorney at Buena Park, CA

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  • Licensed for 12 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2010
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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. 

Awards

Client's Choice 2013
Client's Choice
2013
Top Contributor 2013
Top Contributor
2013

Contact Richard

Law Offices of Richard Kim PC
6131 Orangethorpe Ave.
Suite 370
Buena Park, CA, 90620
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
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Client's Choice 2013
Client's Choice
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Posted by Johnny | June 1, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Auto Accident Attorney
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.
Posted by Andy | March 26, 2015
Trustworthy
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.
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Posted by Chris | November 7, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Got me a great settlement
Thank you Mr. Kim and your team for getting me a great settlement. Him and his staff were very responsive and updated me every step of the way.
Posted by Betty | November 17, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Honest professional
I was in a car accident I called Richard Kim's office they walk me to each step they're very professional honest and at.tentive I Recommend them to everyone. Received a great settlement
Posted by Chris | October 20, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Great auto accident attorney.
Mr. Kim helped me with my auto accident case and helped me get maximum recovery. He and his team were available, attentive, and very responsive.
Posted by Laurie | June 14, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Happy with the Settlement
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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Posted by Ming | June 7, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
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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Posted by Michael | May 29, 2019
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Extremely thorough!
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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Posted by Rocio E | May 18, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Kind and assertive lawyer that got me settlement
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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Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2017
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Fantastic Attorney very helpful
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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Posted by gabriel | April 16, 2014
Great attorney
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.
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Posted by Anna | March 26, 2014
Fantastic Attorney
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.
Posted by Daniel | December 3, 2013
Excellent DUI Attorney
Excellent DUI attorney. Aggressively represented me in Court and promptly returned my calls and answered any questions that I had.
Posted by James | November 19, 2013
Excellent DUI Attorney
I hired Mr. Kim for my DUI. I blew a 0.12 and I was really worried about the length of my license suspension and the fines I will have to pay. Mr. Kim was able to get my license suspension and fines reduced significantly. He was very prompt about returning my calls and keeping me informed about the entire process. The thing I really appreciate about Mr. Kim was that it was him working on my case and returning my calls and not some paralegal or legal secretary.
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Posted by Marc | October 29, 2013
Excellent attorney, Thank you Richard
I was going home from a 4th of July party and was stopped by the police. I blew a .08 and was arrested for DUI. A friend recommended me to KW law firm and Mr. Kim handled my case. He was able to get the charges reduced from a DUI to a reckless driving charge. He was very professional promptly returning my calls and emails. I would highly recommend this lawyer.
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Posted by BK | October 10, 2013
A fantastic DUI and traffic citation attorney
Last labor day weekend, I was pulled over for apparently driving without my headlights late in the evening. While I was the designated driver that evening, I had a couple beers that evening and unfortunately consented to the breathalyzer test, to which I blew just above a .08. I was detained and give the blood exam, for which my BAC was around a .07. I thought my only options were to accept a DUI and suffer the consequences of a suspended license and tons of expenses I was unable to afford at the time. Fortunately, I sought the legal advice of Richard Kim. He clearly explained my options going forward regarding my case. At the time, I was living out of the state I received the citation, so I was still wary of the whole situation, but Richard kept me well-informed while the case was being settled. Eventually, he was able to lower my citation from a DUI to a wet reckless. Instead of paying tons of court fees, legal fees, and fines exceeding $10,000 and doing tons of hours in drug and alcohol classes, I had to pay LESS THAN HALF of that and was only required to take 12 hours of classes. My drivers' license was not suspended or even put on probation. Even while I was out of state and unable to attend any of my hearings, Richard was able to take care of all of this for me. I highly recommend this attorney for all your needs regarding traffic citations and DUIs. As evidenced by my experience with him, he is very knowledgeable regarding the issue and will work his hardest to get you the best possible outcome.
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Posted by JS | September 30, 2013
Thank you Mr. Kim
Richard has helped me through a DUI case which was one of the most stressful situations I had to go through in life. He was knowledgeable and always available to talk to me on the phone to explain what is exactly going on with my case. He got my DUI charge reduced to a wet and reckless charge. Thank you
Posted by Kurt | September 30, 2013
My Case Was Dismissed
I was pulled over and blew a 0.12. Richard was able to have my case dismissed by filing a motion and arguing that the Office made a mistake in pulling me over. Richard is an honest, hard-working attorney who generally cares about his clients. He walked me through the entire process and promptly returned my calls and answered any questions that I had about my case.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Offices of Richard Kim
  • 2014 - Present
  • Attorney
  • KW Law Group
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Associate Attorney
  • Albertson Law
  • 2011 - 2013
  • Attorney / Law Clerk
  • Ezer Williamson Law
  • 2009 - 2010
  • Certified Law Clerk
  • San Diego County District Attorney's Office
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Law Clerk
  • Office Of City Attorney, City Of Los Angeles
  • 2007 - 2007
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Education

  • Univ of San Diego SOL
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2009
  • Univ of California Irvine
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2004

Legal Cases

  • Kim v. Wassil
  • Favorable Settlement for Client
  • Pak v. Pledger
  • Favorable Settlement for Client
  • Brown-Allen v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
  • Favorable settlement for client
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Associations

  • State Bar of California
  • member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Orange County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Committee
  • Director
  • 2017 - 2018
  • Orange County Korean American Bar Association
  • Vice President
  • 2015 - 2017

Languages Spoken

  • Korean
  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
  • Orange County Korean American Bar Association
  • 2016
  • California's 10 Best
  • American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
  • 2015
  • Top Contributor
  • AVVO
  • 2013
  • Client's Choice Award
  • AVVO
  • 2013
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Speaking Engagements

  • OCKABA Installation Dinner
  • Foreword to the Keynote Speaker Carol Lam
  • 2015

Attorney endorsements

Received (25)
Given (22)
Endorse Richard
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Richard Kim is an honest, straightforward, and excellent litigation attorney. I would highly endorse him."
Administrative law Attorney | Aug 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Jun 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr Kim provides well thought answers on this site. He has earned my respect."
Expungement Attorney | Mar 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Richard. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Dec 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr Kim is an excellent DUI attorney to whom I have referred clients in the past. I recommend him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 06
Relationship: Friend
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Kim is a respected attorney and advocate for his clients! I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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!!"
DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Richard Kim is an excellent attorney and manager."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Well versed and has solid experience in DUI/DWI law. Other strong practice areas include criminal defense, landlord/tenant, and foreclosure matters."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Top Contributor 2013
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Buena Park Car accident Lawyer Richard Kim
Richard Kim
Car accident Attorney
Buena Park, CA
Licensed for 12 years
Free Consultation