Kimberly Elizabeth Lewellen

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Kimberly Elizabeth Lewellen

also known as Kimberly Lewellen

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence, Child Custody ... +6 more

50 Osgood Place, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Kimberly

Biography

A powerful advocate in the conference room and courtroom.

Grateful for the strength to be of service to others.

A powerful advocate in the conference room and courtroom.

A powerful advocate in the conference room and courtroom.

Powerful and effective trial attorney in domestic abuse cases.

A powerful advocate in the conference room and courtroom.

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Alimony 12%

12%
Child Custody 12%

17 years

12%
Child Support 12%

17 years

12%
Divorce and Separation 12%

17 years

12%
Domestic Violence 12%

17 years

12%
Family 12%

17 years

12%
Litigation 12%

12%
Marriage and Prenuptials 12%

12%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 265-685 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lewellen Family Law Group

50 Osgood Place, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA, 94133

californiafamilylaw.com

Lewellen Family Law Group

3626 Fair Oaks Blvd, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA, 95864

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Online Presence

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Kimberly Elizabeth Lewellen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She will be your armour

Divorces are messy and expensive. Kimberly is one of the most knowledgeable and effective “bulldogs” out there. Her approach, advice, and initiative are priceless — something I only truly understood after we parted ways. When I first hired Kimberly, I was new to the process and didn’t understand t...he tricks a spouse can pull during divorce. Every time I felt my spouse did something “wrong,” I ran to her with it. That was my biggest mistake. Kimberly is an excellent strategist and litigator, but she is also bound by law. Constantly running to her with minor issues was unproductive. The real value is in focusing on the big picture and trusting her expertise. Now that I have another lawyer, I see the difference. Kimberly’s responses to the opposing party were like bullets — sharp, decisive, and effective. My spouse knew he couldn’t play games with her. Today, I’m spending money on indecisiveness and lack of authority, and I regret letting Kimberly go every single day. If you get the privilege of having Kimberly represent you, trust her. She will be your armor.

Kimberly Lewellen

Replied last September 30, 2025

Thank you so much. I am so very sorry we parted ways. I think about you often and hope you are okay. Best, Kim

Posted by Viktoria | February 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kim is Cooperative and Strategic

Kim is an amazing attorney. She is cooperative, strategic, and fierce at the same time. You will be in amazing hands with Kim.

Posted by Bryce Deatherage | July 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kimberly is Caring and Professional. I would recommend her to anyone who is seeking legal counsel in the matter of family law.

Kimberly is currently my attorney in an ongoing legal case. She is a great person to work with while I am going though this very difficult time in my life. She is knowledgeable on every matter I have brought to her and has even spoke with other attorneys in her firm to make sure we are taking the bes...t steps for the most beneficial outcome. Kimberly is very deliberate with her time and that is a huge blessing since family law attorney are usually paid on an hourly basis. Most importantly to me is that I can tell she genuinely cares about the outcome of this case and she is in this field to represent people she can help. She is worth every cent of what she charges and likely more. With her efficiency and knowledge she brings, you will have a better outcome in less time than it would take most attorneys to get.

Posted by Ravi | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kim is fantastic!!

She is smart, driven, strategic, knowledgeable, prepared, detail oriented and fast. She is aggressive when she needs to be and fair and compassionate when needed. She is also very responsive, very involved and passionate about success. She is a fantastic advocate to have on your side in a complex sit...uation. I had a long tough divorce that took over 5 years to resolve. I had a difficult financial situation with a business I started during marriage and many financial ups and downs. My ex wife made many false claims and unfair accusations. Kim saw through all this and plotted a path to success. Before engaging Kim, I went through two other lawyers, so I had a good basis to compare her performance. My previous lawyers were slow and barely involved. They would not understand the issues and ramble on endlessly. Kim is nothing like that. At one point there was a need to get a critical agreement signed in just two hours. She made it happen! At other points we needed to work while she was travelling. She did so and still ensured all the details were right. Few matters in life, outside of health matters, have as much impact on you life as a divorce. Choosing a good lawyer for this, is very hard, but also very critical. I whole heartedly and highly recommend Kim to anyone that needs one.

Posted by Stuart | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kimberly was amazing!

After filling in for her partner, Michael Strebe, on short notice for a Gavron Warning court hearing, Kimberly demonstrated great ability to be thorough and well prepared. She conducted herself in a very professional and knowledgeable fashion which allowed us to get a Gavron Warning placed on my ex...-wife. I was very impressed and look forward to working with her again as the need arises.

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Kimberly Elizabeth Lewellen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Hopper

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Kim for your family law needs. Kim is a fierce and highly skilled advocate for her clients, and well respected in the legal community by her peers."

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Laura Matsie Chickering

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Kim is an excellent litigator and strategist."

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Theresita Perez

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Kimberly for several years and we worked on several cases together. She is an excellent attorney and very competent at handling complex dissolution and custody cases. I highly recommend her."

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Gabrielle Thorpe

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Terry Szucsko

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working as opposing counsel on several matters with Kimberly. She is a fierce advocate for her clients but always reasonable and professional."

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Nancy Martinez

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Kimberly when she was opposing counsel on a case. Kimberly was always well-prepared and she represented her client extremely well. Kimberly is very knowledgeable about family law and civil litigation in general. I was so impressed by her knowledge/performance, that I have referred cases to her (that I cannot handle due to conflicts), and the results have always been very good. Kimberly is a solid, knowledgeable and personable family attorney, and I'm happy to endorse her."

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Michael Strebe

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kim is a zealous advocate for her client's with an expansive knowledge of the law and strong courtroom presence. She is more than capable of litigating and winning against the most well known attorneys in the community. A great attorney with high integrity and a pleasure to call a colleague."

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Melissa Hoff

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer highly. Kim is a true professional with experience in all areas of family law practice, including complex financial cases and domestic violence. Kim does not cut corners and will ensure that all aspects of your case are attended to with care."

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Theresita Perez

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Morgan Montoya

Child custody lawyer

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Tara Rojas

Family lawyer

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Robert Menache

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Linda States

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kelly Robbins

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer (5 years), California Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer San Francisco, SuperLawyers

2023

Bay Area Leader - Family Law, Forbes and Fortune

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2016

Outstanding Young Women in Law, San Francisco Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2005

Scholarship & Leadership Award, ABA

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Lewellen Family Law Group PC

2019 - 2024

Owner, Lewellen | Strebe | Hopper | P.C.

2014 - 2019

Lead Attorney and Mediator - SFO/San Mateo Offices, Cordell & Cordell

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Sideman & Bancroft, Family Law Group

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Downey Brand, LLP, Family Law and Wealth Planning Group

2006 - 2010

Attorney, Ellis Law Group

2005 - 2006

Research Attorney/Judicial Law Clerk, The Honorable David A. Huff, Third Judicial District Court, Nevada

Associations

2018 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

2013 - Present

Lawyers Club of San Francisco

Executive Committee Member

2013 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco Foundation

Member

2010 - 2013

Milton L. Schwartz/David F. Levi American Inn of Court

Barrister Member

2009 - 2013

Operation Protect & Defend

Past Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce Involving Extensive Commercial Real Estate, Domestic Violence, and Allegations of Child Neglect.

Global settlement; termination of spousal support to Wife.

Primary Custody of Child in Move-Away

Custody to my client, father.

Divorce: Domestic violence against father, and Medical Practice

Temporary domestic violence restraining orders against mother; settled entire case within about 10 months of filing for DV orders and divorce

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Education

2005

University of The Pacific - Mcgeorge School of Law

J.D.

2002

San Francisco State University

B.S. Economics

N/A

California State University

BS

Speaking Engagements

2018

Cordell College 200

Premarital Agreements

2017

Men’s Divorce School, BURLINGAME, CA

Divorce procedure and basics of community property, support, and custody

2014

Men’s Divorce School, San Francisco, CA

Divorce procedure and basics of community property, support, and custody

2013

Family Law for Creative Artists Intellectual Property and Family Law

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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