Steven J. Kim

Steven J. Kim

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 37 years

Child custody Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +2 more

1188 Bishop Street, Suite 2710, Honolulu, HI

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

38 years

25%
Child Support 20%

38 years

20%
Family 20%

38 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 37 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1988

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Steven J. Kim

1188 Bishop Street, Suite 2710, Honolulu, HI, 96813-3301

Law Office of Steven J. Kim

25350 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 300, Valencia, CA, 91355

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Steven J. Kim's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hector | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

This my saved my life

To sum up my personal experience with Steve: I was wrongfully accused of abusing my daughter by my ex and thanks to these committed individuals, I was not only exonerated of these false allegations but Steven went above and beyond to clear my name by finding crucial facts and fighting hard for me in ...and outside of court. I would recommend this office to any father (or mother) struggling in Family court and fighting for the TRUTH. Make no mistake, this office provides exceptional work and does not settle for anything less than average, every penny spent is worth their quality work. Steve is a passionate and caring individual. He is very investigative in his work, never confronting an obstacle without being very prepared and well knowledgeable on the matter through his exceptional research skills. Mr. Kim responds well to all e-mails, providing a very insightful perspective and takes a commanding charge for necessary next steps. I now consider him not just my attorney who I know I can always count on for any legal matter, but most of all a friend I can depend on to protect my family. Believe me when I said, I can trust my life that Steven will look out for the best interest of my life and my daughter. Thank you for everything.

Posted by Casey | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Three years of nothing but the best

Mr. Kim and his team showed nothing but the upmost professionalism and knowledge during our three-year-old y mr. Kim and his team showed nothing but the upmost professionalism and knowledge during our three year ordeal. He kept us informed and acted on our behalf with only our interests in mind. I c...ould not more highly recommend Mr. Kim and his team services .

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Steven J. Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patricia Rodriguez

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Lawrence Signore

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kim is well versed in the area of Family Law and understands what his clients are facing. You will be well advised to seek his advise and counsel."

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John Choi

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steve represented his client with passion and zeal. He is tenacious, thorough, and caring. I endorse Steven Kim for family law matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1993

Certificate, Hastings College of Trial Advocacy, UC Hastings College of Law

1986

American Jurisprudence Award, Contracts, University of Hawaii Law School

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of Steven J. Kim

2006 - 2009

Per Diem Judge, District and Family Courts, Hawaii State Judiciary

1995 - 2008

Partner, Lynch Ichida Thompson Kim & Hirota

1988 - 1995

Attorney, Case & Lynch

1988 - 1988

Extern, Supreme Court Of Hawaii; Hon. Frank D. Padgett

1987 - 1987

Extern, First Circuit Court of Hawaii: Ronald T. Y. Moon

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - 2018

Hawaii State Bar Association, Child Law Section

Member

2005 - 2018

Hawaii State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hollaway v. Hollaway

Prevailed in Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals

Manderville v. Black

Prevailed in Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals

Jaylo v. Jaylo

Prevailed in Hawaii Supreme Court

Doe v. Doe

Prevailed in Hawaii Supreme Court

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Education

1988

University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Hawaii, Manoa

Bachelor of Arts, With Honors

Speaking Engagements

2012

Guardianship and Conservatorship in Hawaii

Guardianship and Conservatorship

2005

Motions for Summary Judgment

Civil Procedure

Publications

1987

University of Hawaii Law Review State v. Smith: Hawaii Standard for Ineffectiveness of Counsel

1987

University of Hawai`i Law Review Editor

1986

University of Hawai`i Law Review Associate Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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