Stephen Chase Kimball

Stephen Chase Kimball

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Mission Viejo, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination

23456 Madero Suite 170, Mission Viejo, CA

About Stephen

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

40%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sessions & Kimball LLP

23456 Madero Suite 170, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691-7913

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Stephen Chase Kimball's Reviews

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18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Michael | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Choose Stephen Kimball

Stephen Kimball is an excellent attorney whom you can trust with your legal challenges. In a collaborative spirit, he works with you and takes control of the situation, keeping you apprised of the next steps and potential outcomes of his plan. These situations can take some time; trust Stephen's know...ledge to help navigate the process. He keeps you posted on necessary action items and is an expert on the legal process. These situations can elicit a range of emotions. It's really a great feeling when you can put your trust into a person who cares about you as a person. In the end, Stephen got me a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Stephen Kimball.

Posted by Vonny | January 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extraordinary Lawyer

We are forever so grateful to have Mr. Stephen Kimball as our lawyer. He was always by our side during our difficult time and helped us walk through it. He is an amazing lawyer, very smart, knowledgeable, trustworthy and has our best interest at heart. Our case went against the big giant company w...as not easy at all but he overcame it successfully. Thank you very much Mr. Kimball for your hardworking, dedication, professionalism and passion, you are truly one of a kind !

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Libel & Slander

Highest praises for an incredibly knowledgable and trustworthy attorney

I'm so grateful to have had Mr. Kimball represent me in what was a case that unfairly called my dignity, self-worth, and reputation into question. He was diligent in his duties, caring in his demeanor, and persistent in his determination to protect my name, reputation, and innocence. I would wholehea...rtedly recommend Mr. Kimball to anyone seeking relevant counsel. This case tore me up emotionally, but Mr. Kimball stood by my side through it all modeling perfect grace, composure, intelligence, and fortitude. I thank him with all my heart.

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Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 22

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Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 29

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Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 19

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Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Sessions & Kimball, LLP

1999 - 2005

Adjunct Professor, Western State College Of Law

1996 - 2004

Attorney, Don D. Sessions, A Professional Law Corporation

1991 - 1996

Attorney, Westover & Matthews

Associations

1990 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2006

J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Orange County chapter)

Board of Directors

2004 - 2006

The Legal Light Magazine

Editor

2000 - 2000

Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Chair

1999 - 1999

Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Vice Chair

Education

1990

University of San Diego

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1985

University of Paris, Sorbonne

Diplome Semestrielle

Speaking Engagements

2015

State Bar of California, Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)

Employment Law Practice: 2014 Year in Review

2014

State Bar of California, Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) 2013 Employment Law Practice: Year in Review

2011

Life Cycle of an Employment Case

Drafting and Evaluating Employment Complaints

2007

Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

How to Effectively Examine an Employer's Expert

2007

OCBA Labor and Employment Seminar

Staying Sharp and Up to Date: Cutting Edge Issues

2000

Employment Law Seminar

Cutting Edge All Employment Lawyers Must Know

1998

Winning Methods and Current Issues in Employment Law

Research Resources in Employment Law

1998

Employment Law Seminar

Employment Law Seminar

Publications

2006

The Orange County Register Liability for Harassment May Be Broad

2005

The Orange County Register Exempt Workers Commonly Misclassified

2004

The Orange County Register Change to Hourly Pay Likely Permitted

2003

The Orange County Register Vacation Pay Is Highly Regulated

2002

The Orange County Register Salaried workers may still get overtime

Languages

French

Activity

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