Angela Kim

Angela Kim

also known as Angela Kim Zugman

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 24 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation

600 West Broadway, Suite 1800, San Diego, CA

About Angela

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25 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

California Department of Justice

600 West Broadway, Suite 1800, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Angela Kim's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you letter for Angela Zugman

I would like to thank Angela Zugman for doing such an excellent job. Her focus and passion for her work made me feel very comfortable right away. My intentions for accountability and justice has been served. I am pleased job well done.

Posted by April | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgable and excellent customer service

I was very impressed with Mrs. Kim's legal knowledge. She obviously did her homework on the issues surrounding my case. She also kept me informed on what was going on with my case each step of the way. She discussed options with me at each step and gave me suggestions that were supported with othe...r similar cases' examples. She was very supportive in preparing me for a deposition as well. I was very happy with her services and would hire her again!

Posted by Karleen | July 16, 2015

Recommendation for Angela Kim

Angela was extremely helpful in working with me and my business projects. She is very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Kim | August 25, 2013

personal injury

Angela is not only knowledgeable but honest and very compassionate. My mother was in a car accident and I had no clue as to what rights my mom had. Angela provided me with all the information I needed. I'm glad I met Angela, she gave me different persepective on lawyers. She's truly for people.

Posted by Steve | July 29, 2013

Honest Strong Caring

Finding an attorney to represent you is a huge decision. There are thousands and you can never be sure of their values, integrity or commitment they would extent to you as their client. From my personal experience I recommend Angela Kim. We were extremely lucky to find and retain Angela Kim as one of... our attorneys in a wrongful death civil case involving the death of my sister. She fought against a large California medical provider and the California County that contracted with them. Angela always had the best interest of our family in mind as the case progressed. She made herself available to us on weekends so our work schedule would be disrupted as little as possible. She aggressively investigated all aspects to find the truth and fought hard to prove the truth at trial. Our case was settled several days after the trial started. Because of Angela Kim’s knowledge, commitment, personal attention and belief in finding and proving the truth my sister’s death has meaning because she gave her a voice.

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Angela Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jenn French

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Angela is a compassionate, dedicated advocate. She cares deeply for her clients and gives them a voice. Her legal skills are excellent and she believes in finding justice for victims of civil rights violations."

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Gary Burcham

Litigation lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Thorough, dedicated, and very talented counsel."

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James Dicks

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Craig Duford

Litigation lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Angela Kim when she was at California Western School of Law. Her professionalism and attention to detail helped me start a successful career after graduation. She is never afraid to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions. Her help was invaluable, and I couldn't have done it without her."

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Stephanie Reynolds

Civil rights lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Angela is relentless in representing her clients. Her character, work ethic and professionalism are unparalleled. She is as top-notch as you can get and I fully endorse her."

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Alex Tramontano

Litigation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Angela since I was in law school. She is a great attorney, and helped me expand my professional network in San Diego. I am happy to give her my full endorsement."

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David Zugman

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Family member

"Worked harder than any lawyer I have ever met on the civil rights case we litigated. Gives 100% and the only reason she doesn't give more is it isn't physically possible."

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Jenn French

Criminal defense lawyer

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Annie Greenleaf

Family lawyer

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Craig Duford

Litigation lawyer

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Alex Tramontano

Litigation lawyer

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Stephanie Reynolds

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Marrinan

Civil rights lawyer

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David Zugman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Pro Bono Recognition, United States District Court for Southern District of California

2011

San Diego Top Attorney - Academic, San Diego Daily Transcript

2010

San Diego Top Attorney - Academic, San Diego Daily Transcript

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Angela K. Zugman

2008 - 2011

Associate Director, California Western School Of Law

2006 - 2008

Of Counsel, Morris Polich & Purdy, LLP

2002 - 2006

Associate, Mulvaney Kahan Barry

2001 - 2002

Associate, Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego

Member

Korean American Bar Association of San Diego

Member

Education

2001

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Beyond the Bamboo Ceiling Diversity in the legal profession

Publications

2009

SDCBA Young New Lawyers Division Checks and Balances

Languages

English

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