Frank Ho Kim

I had a very bad experience with Mr. Kim handling my DUI case last year. He conversed with me very professionally, but I feel now that he overstated his experience in handling DUI cases and was interested in steering the conversation towards handing him the first check. I told him I had to leave the ...country and he assured me he would handle my case for me and that he would attend the hearings I would miss in my stead. The first mistake his office made was mailing an important form to the wrong DMV office in Sacramento rather than in Alameda, where I told him my arrest was. Because this was not fixed within 10 days, my license was automatically suspended without any hearing. While I was out of the country, I asked him to ensure he was handling my case properly, which he assured me he was. I did not find out about this mistake until it was much too late, when I received the notice of the suspension weeks later. I feel like a client who puts his trust in a lawyer should never have to experience such a negative result based on a lawyer's filing error. I switched to a different, excellent lawyer to handle the rest of my case and was very satisfied with my result. I asked Mr. Kim to refund the amount I had paid him because I felt he had made a critical error in my case, and after initially not responding to my mail, he eventually stated that he could return a small portion but not the full amount because he had still performed some of the services. Our correspondence made me question if service to a client was his first priority and I was left feeling powerless and dissatisfied. Though he did attend my hearings, I cannot recommend a lawyer who will perform some services carelessly to the point where it will cost the client a very significant penalty. I do not recommend Mr. Kim.

I will say he's the most trustworthy - very knowledgeable and friendly lawyer ever that I know! (usually lawyers are not! lol) I hired him since 2005 - to get my E2 visa and I got it no problem, and every 2 years, I had to renew - and it was also no problem. Even though now I'm in NY, I still go bac...k to him every time I need a lawyer - and he's always there for me. Thanks Frank Kim!

In addition to having Mr. Kim represent me in a car accident, I have referred him to friends, family members and co-workers. He is very professional and is able to explain the ins/outs of the legal process and insurance companies in terms I can understand. I also respected his personal attention an...d concern when my Grandmother was the victim in car/pedestrian accident.