Kim C. Wollenberg Burgess

Kim C. Wollenberg Burgess

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Dublin, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

11820 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA

About Kim

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

41 years

60%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 30%

I have a high success rate with speeding tickets in Alameda county. With most traffic tickets I can save you the DMV points if not get the case dismissed.

23 years

30%
Criminal Defense 10%

My practice focuses on misdemeanor criminal offenses including driving under the influence, petty theft, battery, and drug related cases. I take courses every year to keep my knowledge of the law up to date and my skills fresh. I an prepared to fight my client's cases through trial but will give my clients an honest opinion of their case.

41 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kim C. Wollenberg Burgess

11820 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA, 94568

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Kim C. Wollenberg Burgess's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (19)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Shari | December 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best!

Kim is amazing! I’ve used her service twice and both times have had the results I wanted.

Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did not provide a great experience or quality representation

I had a horrible experience hiring Kim Burgess as my lawyer. I had a pretty standard speeding ticket Kim assured me she had a lot of confidence being able to get dismissed or at least lowered. Due to the pandemic, the hearing was rescheduled multiple times, but was not properly updated by Kim or her ...office unless I was proactive about asking for an update. By the time the hearing took place about a year later, Kim's only defense was the hope that the officer would not show or could not describe me. It was clear she had not done her due diligence on my case and I still now need to pay the fine and traffic school. I did not need her services and could have got the same result representing myself.

Posted by Ramika | February 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Traffic collision

Kim is awesome. From the first minute i spoke with her i felt like we are in great hands. She’s so knowledgeable about her work and helpful. I really appreciate all the help and recommend her to whoever is in need.

Posted by John | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DUI Case Dropped!!!

I hired Mrs. Burgess to represent me when I was pulled over at my hotel after being followed for around a mile and was arrested for DUI. This was a two and a half year process, which I only had to go to court one time. Mrs. Burgess went on my behalf, emailed and responded to my email promptly within ...hours. During the first part of this process we were unable to gain a dismisal. Mrs. Burgess was unhappy felt we had a case and offered to hire someone to write an appeal. Well the additional fee was money well spent as the case was dismissed. The officer video showed that I drifted over the white line for less then a second. Appellate division found there was no reasonable suspicion for the stop. I did not expect this outcome. I was just hoping she would keep the penalty at a minimum. Wow, I can not say enough about Mrs Burgess professionalism, tenacity and ability to handle the court room. I highly recommend her if are you in need of a great lawyer!

Posted by Richard | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Favorable Resolution

I found Kim after searching for legal representation online and researching reviews. During my initial consultation Kim listened carefully to my dilemna and clearly outlined possible courses of action and potential outcomes. I agreed to what seemed to be a reasonable contract and was very satisfied w...ith the ultimate outcome of my case. Kim is knowledgeable, professional and very clear and concise in her direction to my actions in resolving my case. I highly recommend Kim to anyone needing legal assistance for any vehicular related violation.

Kim Burgess

Replied last September 27, 2017

Thank you Richard for your review. I am glad I could help you with your case.

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Kim C. Wollenberg Burgess's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ghazal Sharif

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Ms. Burgess! She is an experienced and trusted criminal defense lawyer. She is well liked and respected by fellow criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors and Judges. She is also fair, reasonable, effective and efficient. Most importantly, she cares about her clients and the work she does for them."

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Robert Chang

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An amazing trial lawyer and negotiator who will likely get you the best results. This is the lawyer you want to hire. I don't practice criminal law often but when it intersects with my family or bankruptcy law practice, she is the first person I call."

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Roberta Brooks

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is an excellent attorney. She is experienced, knowledgable, tenacious attorney who not only works hard for her clients, but cares about them and the outcome of their case. I highly recommend Kim."

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Nicole Feied

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Burgess is experienced, knowledgable, and committed to her clients best interests."

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Herbert Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Mortland

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is one of the hardest working attorneys in the bay area. She is knowledgable and tenacious."

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Autumn Paine

Juvenile law lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kim works hard for her clients, and is a pleasure to work with."

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Manny Daskal

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the pleasure of knowing Kim for a few years. She is always looking for that base of knowledge that will give her clients the best representation possible. I wouldn't hesitate to refer people to her who are i need of an outstanding attorney."

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Scotty Storey

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kim has valuable experience and insight in regards to criminal defense work. She is very pro-active on her client's cases and is also very active in the legal community. I highly recommend Kim Burgess."

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Nancy King

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Kim several years ago at a DUI seminar. Kim is extremely knowledgable with regard to criminal law and specifically, the extremely complex area of DUI law. When I am asked for a referral for an attorney in the Bay Area, I always give Kim's name."

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim Burgess is known to all DUI lawyers in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Kim, puts in countless hours of research and effort to every case she handles. Not only are many of her clients impressed with the success she obtains in their case, but so are many of the lawyers who are left wondering how she obtained the result they could not. If Kim is your attorney in your DUI case, you should feel assured that you will get the best possible result available. If you are considering her as your lawyer, I can tell to hire her."

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Lynn Gorelick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I, without hesitation, endorse Kim Burgess. She is one of the hardest working, motivated and concerned attorney in the area. Kim continues her legal education by attending conferences to stay on the cutting edge of all issues. She gives all of her clients personal attention and is a real fighter. You would be well served having Kim Burgess in your corner."

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Amy Morell

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Kim for years - she is a highly skilled and vigourous defender for her clients. She is well known and respected by Judges and fellow attorneys. She truly cares about each and every client. You'd be thankful to have her as your attorney."

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Mark Blair

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim has a great client oriented approach to the practice of criminal defense. She is a highly experienced defense attorney who has a wonderful court presence."

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Vicki Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Burgess is very dilligent and hard working for her clients. Ms. Burgess is very well respected by the judges and prosecutors she works with."

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David Barzaga

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Nancy King

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Roberta Brooks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lynn Gorelick

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Amy Morell

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Vicki Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Blair

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

President's Award, California DUI Lawyers Association

2007

Honor Award, Girl Scouts of the San Francisco Bay Area

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney - Owner, Law Office of Kim Wollenberg Burgess

1986 - 1991

Attorney, Farmers Insurance

1984 - 1985

Deputy District Attorney, Sacramento County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

California Traffic Defense Bar Association

Founding Member and Secretary

2011 - Present

Bay Area Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys

Administrator

2006 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

member

2005 - Present

Eastern Alameda County Bar Association

member

2005 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Connor

Found not guilty.

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Education

1984

UC Hastings COL

law

1979

Univ of California Berkeley

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2013

Anatomy of a TRaffic Case

Traffic Defense

2011

Bay Area Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys meeting November 2011

Changes in court proceedures and discovery violations

Languages

English

Activity

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