Kathleen K Dong

PRO

Kathleen K Dong

4.3
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 10 years

Child custody Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Family

1100 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 366, San Jose, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kathleen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

50%
Domestic Violence 30%

30%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Kathleen K. Dong

1100 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 366, San Jose, CA, 95125

dongfamilylaw.com/

Online Presence

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Kathleen K Dong's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Su Ah | August 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the best

My divorce was very complicated case. That's why I hired Kathleen Dong to assist me with my divorce process. She is very attentive, experienced and quick to resolve the issues I needed handled all the time. She helped me get through a very difficult time in my life. If you want to find a high net ...worth divorce attorney, I always recommend her to anyone. Go with Kathleen. You won't be disappointed.

Posted by Oscar N | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

Kathleen helped me with my custody case She was always really helpful, supportive and what i liked the most was that she was always on top of the case and well organized If your looking for a family or custody attorney dont waste your time, Kathleen is the right attorney for your case

Posted by Salamotu | September 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She's A-mazinggggg

She's really good at her job. And she goes above and beyond to make it easier for you. Both emotionally and otherwise. Apart from the fact that she helped me win my Restraining Order case, she was also there for my divorce and child's custody case even after she stopped getting paid. My ex-husb...and was supposed to pay Attorney's fees to her since he lost but he managed to find a way to prove that he wasn't working. We would have continued to pursue Attorney's fees but Ms. Kathleen forfeited the money to make my divorce case easier. She's good. Really good. She's more about the good cause than the dollars. I would definitely recommend her to someone or hire her again if the need arises.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

I hired Kathleen to help with a DV/Child Custody case and a move away order. She is a top notch lawyer, quick, smart, and always communicating with you about the next move. While she is costly (like all good lawyers) she was worth the help getting through this scary court battle and our family is v...ery grateful for her work. In addition, Kathleen understood the emotional strain that this type of case has on someone and had great personal advice. I would definitely recommend her services.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great work, professional and thorough

Kathleen worked with my mom to do her estate planning. She was very professional, detail oriented and thorough in going over the process with my mother and with us.

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Kathleen K Dong's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Marcellino

Child custody lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathleen is a conscientious and dedicated attorney. Kathleen seeks to resolve matters for her clients in a pragmatic way."

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Joshua LoBue

Domestic violence lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed Kathleen in the court room and in the office. She is a learned and responsive practitioner. She thinks fast on her feet and is assertive. I recommend her for DV and Family law matters."

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H Romanovitz

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua LoBue

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Nicole Ford

Domestic violence lawyer

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Arthur Lin

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Susan O. Fish Award, Lincoln Law School of San Jose

2014

Outstanding Graduate, Lincoln Law School of San Jose

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Family Law Attorney, Owner, Law Offices of Kathleen K. Dong

2014 - 2014

Judicial Intern for the Honorable Drew C. Takaichi, Superior Court Of California, Santa Clara County

2013 - 2014

Judicial Intern for the Honorable L. Michael Clark, Superior Court Of California, Santa Clara County

2011 - 2011

Judicial Intern for the Honarable Erica R. Yew, Superior Court Of California, Santa Clara County

Associations

2017 - Present

Lincoln Law School of San Jose

Professor

2015 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2015 - Present

Asian American Bar Association of Silicon Valley

Member

2015 - Present

Christian Family Resource

Director

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

Education

2014

Lincoln Law School of San Jose

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Kyung Hee University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Korean

English

Activity

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