Graham David Kirkman

Graham David Kirkman

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family

4100 Newport Place, Suite 250, Newport Beach, CA

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Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Nelson Kirkman

4100 Newport Place, Suite 250, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

Nelson Kirkman

4100 Newport Place Dr Ste 250, Newport Beach, CA, 92660-1427

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lisa | February 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommend

The family court system is terrifying every time you go. It is unpredictable at best and detrimental for children at worst. Graham came highly recommended by a close friend. This was my 3rd round, each with different representation. I could not be happier with how the case was handled. I felt that Gr...aham heard my position, was clear and honest about expectations, fought for the best interest of my daughter, and handled the case in the best possible manner. Communication was consistent and concise, recommendations were on point with what the case needed, and the outcome finally protected a child who needed her voice heard.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Graham and his team exemplify professionalism and outstanding communication skills. I recommend their services!

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Methodical, no theatrics, savant-level knowledge of the law. Graham Kirkman is the attorney you want on your side.

I hired Graham Kirkman to represent me in what I thought would be a very straightforward divorce...and then my ex went down a path that has boggled the minds even of the now nine or so lawyers he has hired in more than five years. Filing frivolous civil suits against me, breaking into my house in the... wee hours of the morning through a second floor window on a construction ladder: you name it, my ex has done it. Throughout this lengthy process—made even more frustrating by Covid court delays and my ex's simultaneous criminal case—Graham has been steadfast, calm, good humored, and most importantly, hasn't missed a beat through years and years and reams and reams of paper. I could not possibly have asked for better representation. When the other side's lawyers got spontaneously creative in court, Graham shot down the nonsense with the law. When the civil court dismissed the frivolous case against me, the other side tried to fold it back into the family case. Graham simultaneously handled a civil and family trial that likely lasted longer than some murder trials because of the other side's histrionics. And won. And got me every sanction we asked for for their bad behavior. Every judge we appeared before (and there were many) clearly admired his calm and orderly approach to arguing this case. Our trial judge even advised the opposing attorney at the end of our trial that he should be thankful to Graham for his scrupulousness. I have never once seen him rattled. I have never once heard him fumble. I have only seen him very pleasantly and meticulously tear apart the case of a clear narcissist whose only aim was to bankrupt me by dragging me through the court system for ever and ever. Thanks to Graham, he didn't succeed. Despite the fact that I had a lot of money on the line, it was an actual pleasure to watch Graham dismantle the opposition with his savant-level knowledge of the law. Hire him, trust him implicitly, and do what he advises. Graham Kirkman will be your best friend through your worst time.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2024 | Divorce & Separation

Graham Kirkman - review

I recently completed mediation with my now ex-husband, and I used Graham as my personal counsel throughout the divorce/mediation process. He was extremely knowledgeable, provided thorough reviews of my mediation documents, and offered great suggestions as I moved through the mediation/divorce process.... I highly recommend using Grahams services.

Posted by Jim | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

highly recommended

Graham and his team exhibited exceptional professionalism and did an outstanding job representing my case. They truly dedicated themselves to my case, and I am pleased with the outcome. I can't thank him enough for helping me with my case. He supported me every step of the way with a calm and reassur...ing presence. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of a family law lawyer. Thank you again, Graham.

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Chapman Univ SOL

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Brigham Young Univ

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