Richard Kim

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Richard Kim

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Car accident Lawyer at Buena Park, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury ... +2 more

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

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About Richard

Biography

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

Working to protect your rights from an abusive employer

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 35%

35%
Employment and Labor 20%

20%
Litigation 15%

15%
Personal Injury 15%

15%
Workers Compensation 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

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

Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard Kim PC

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

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

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

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Richard Kim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Michael | May 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 t...he 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.

Posted by gabriel | April 16, 2014 | DUI & DWI

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.

Posted by Anna | March 26, 2014 | DUI & DWI

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 03, 2013 | DUI & DWI

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 | DUI & DWI

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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Richard Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Raymond Areshenko

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Sohn

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard Kim is an honest, straightforward, and excellent litigation attorney. I would highly endorse him."

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Nema Daghbandan

Administrative law lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kurt Elkins

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr Kim provides well thought answers on this site. He has earned my respect."

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Andy Yun

Expungement lawyer | 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."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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John Kang

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Benjamin Kuipers

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kim is a respected attorney and advocate for his clients! I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erin Lee

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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John Hinely

Unknown lawyer | 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!!"

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Sean Monahan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard Kim is an excellent attorney and manager."

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Lois Kim

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Hieu Pham

Unknown lawyer | Oct 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gahram Kang

Estate planning lawyer

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Andrew Sohn

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Andy Yun

Estate planning lawyer

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Michelle Studer

Family lawyer

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Hieu Pham

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Benjamin Kuipers

Criminal defense lawyer

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M. Miller

Administrative law lawyer

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Erin Lee

Immigration lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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John Hinely

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Charles Billinger

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Elizabeth McShan

Estate planning lawyer

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Jessica McElfresh

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Gary Hunt

Litigation lawyer

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Jason Conforti

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Bussman

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Lois Kim

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John Kang

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Orange County Korean American Bar Association

2015

California's 10 Best, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2013

Top Contributor, AVVO

2013

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Richard Kim

2013 - 2014

Attorney, KW Law Group

2011 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Albertson Law

2009 - 2010

Attorney / Law Clerk, Ezer Williamson Law

2008 - 2009

Certified Law Clerk, San Diego County District Attorney's Office

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Office Of City Attorney, City Of Los Angeles

Associations

2010 - Present

State Bar of California

member

2017 - 2018

Orange County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Committee

Director

2015 - 2017

Orange County Korean American Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of 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

Bahk v. Willis

Settlement in my client's favor

DUI Dismissal

Dismissal

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

reduced charge

Got a Suspended License Back for Client

US Bank v Ellis

Judgment obtained in favor of my client

U.S. Bank v Duarte

Judgment in favor of my client

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Education

2009

Univ of San Diego SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Univ of California Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

OCKABA Installation Dinner

Foreword to the Keynote Speaker Carol Lam

Languages

Korean

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Richard earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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