Kim Tuyet Ma

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Kim Tuyet Ma

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

7801 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 108, Sacramento, CA

About Kim

Biography

Exceptional family law and divorce representation to individuals in Sacramento and Placer Counties.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

50%
Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Child Custody 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2015

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez

7801 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 108, Sacramento, CA, 96826

cmffamilylaw.com

The Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez

970 Reserve Dr., Suite 116, Roseville, CA, 95678

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Online Presence

Other places you can find Kim online.

Kim Tuyet Ma's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

Posted by J.D. | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beacon of Hope

Divorce is a dark and lonely abyss. Anyone that’s ever journeyed through this perilous path to reach freedom and peace understands what I mean. Kim Ma was that beacon of hope to help me reach the destination in one piece. There are many false presumptions and threats made during this time from b...oth sides. There are those attorneys that promise but doesn’t deliver. Kim Ma is the gold standard. Kim provide the law and realistic expectations, not just what I wanted to hear. In the court room, Kim was poised and established a clear respectful presence. She was factual and experienced with the process and people. My divorce process was extremely long due to the unwillingness of the other party. During this time, I felt that my retainer and fee was reasonable and every dollar was worth it. I received a monthly statement showing where my charges were, received copies of every document, and they remembered my specific situation without me reiterating throughout the years of my case. Email and phone communication was timely and always followed through. My only regret was not going to Kim sooner. She navigated me through the treacherous storm. Thank you.

Posted by Rocky | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kim Ma is the BEST. ....Seriously, look no further...

I am so incredibly grateful I found Kim at Cameron Fernandez. I was represented by Kim in my divorce case in the Sacramento judicial system. She is an absolutely consummate professional in every aspect of the word. She's incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent, kind, patient and courteous. Above all sh...e knows law and she knows it very well. She's a solid communicator and was there for me every step of the way. She was available for me night/ weekends/ holidays -- it made no difference. She always made time for me and made me feel like my case was a priority for her. When I begun my search for an attorney I felt extremely overwhelmed. She was referred to me by another attorney in the Sacramento area; and like I said - so tremendously grateful I found her. She is a senior attorney at her firm and is certified in family law. Her credentials speak volumes. Her office is clean, quiet, centrally located and plenty of free parking. Not like other firms in Sacramento requiring paid parking/ meters/ parking validation... which can make a difficult emotional situation even worse. I definitely can appreciate the accessibility, and also not far from the Courthouse. Her Administrator, Sherri is also so incredibly kind and knowledgeable as well. They make such a great team and I also appreciate her as well. Should you find yourself in need of a very good family law attorney, I would not hesitate to recommend Kim in a heartbeat.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely outstanding family law attorney

In 2016, I filed for custody and won by default. Shortly after, my ex filed to dispute custody, and filed a pretentious emergency ex parte hearing. I only had 24 hours, and knew I needed an attorney. I spoke to Kim and several others, but Kim seemed more significantly competent, assertive, clearly un...derstood the urgency of my situation and made herself available to represent me at my hearing at which she convinced the judge not to send my daughter out of state to live with her mother. She continued to help me navigate a difficult and contested custody fight, during which I was simultaneously fighting a criminal case that led to CPS involvement. On top of this, my ex made many false claims against me in court. Despite these major hurtles, Kim expertly represented me, and was able to get me full physical and legal custody. In court, she was conspicuously more composed and experienced than my ex's attorney. Seeing Kim in court leaves me feeling very confident knowing that she represents me. Kim knows the law inside and out, and understands what steps and direction need to be taken. Just recently in 2019, my daughter had to travel out of state for summer visitation. During this time, she was subjected to major emotional trauma, and placed maliciously into a psyche ward by her mother who would not let my daughter speak with her family. Her mother filed for custody in a state other than in which she lives who was not aware of the existing order and lied to the judge about existing court orders which resulted in her being awarded full custody under false pretenses. Again she made numerous wild accusations and had filed fake CPS allegations against my family members. Once again I called Kim. Kim knew exactly what to do, and what to avoid. She communicates extremely well, making sure that I knew what I needed to be doing and what the next steps were. She emailed me even at 6 AM on the weekend, working around the clock to help me get my daughter back, which again made me feel better knowing I had Kim with me. For this case I hired an attorney in the other state as well, and Kim coordinated perfectly with them, demonstrating a strong capability to handle even more difficult cases. She very quickly won return of custody and I was able to bring my daughter home. I can't express strongly enough how grateful I am to have Kim as my attorney. I absolutely recommend that you give her a call if you are dealing with family law issues.

Posted by Andrew | August 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Family Law Lawyer in Sacramento

i have been working with Kim Ma for over 3 years now on several different matters, and i cant imagine where i would be today without her help. Not only was she able to help me get my divorce completely finalized, with far better terms than i had ever expected, she was able to help me receive permanen...t FULL custody of my 4 children. In California, this is unheard of and most people are shocked when i tell them, but its the truth. My children are safe and happy and healthy now, and its because Kim believed in me and helped me fight to ensure that they were able to be under my sole custody. If i could give Kim 10 stars I would. Thank you again Kim, from the bottom of my heart. My kids and I are very grateful for your hard work and dedication to ensure that justice was served.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She gives you all the facts

Kim was terrific in representing me throughout my divorce. In a difficult time, she made me feel comfortable in the decisions I made for my family. She presented all facts (good and bad) and allowed me to choose what is best for me and my family.

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Kim Tuyet Ma's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Schofield

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Kim on many cases and have the utmost respect for her as an attorney. She is simply excellent in everyday. She is a very nice and compassionate person, but she is also an aggressive litigator. Her versatile personality makes her a tremendous asset to her clients. I give Kim my highest endorsement."

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David Booth

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim Ma is an awesome family law and divorce attorney. I go against other family law and divorce attorneys everyday in court and I can honestly say, Kim Ma is one of the very best in the Sacramento Area. Kim is a fantastic attorney."

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Kit Westbrook

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing and supervising Kim for the past 6 years. Kim is a very special attorney. Kim is one of the most intelligent and dedicated attorneys I have ever worked with. Kim graduated from UC Davis with High Honors, then went on to graduate from Santa Clara School of Law. Kim immediately passed the bar in 2006 and since then she has been aggressively fighting to improve the lives of her clients. Kim is a Superstar. If you ever need a family law attorney in the Sacramento Area I highly recommend you call Kim Ma."

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Jessica Walsh

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Burns

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred personal family friends to Ms. Ma. She is an amazing attorney who produces results. Ms. Ma has excellent skills in family and criminal law."

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Sean Davitt

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bonnie Chan

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Traci Holian

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Parkhurst

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Ma began her career practicing criminal law and was exceedingly competent, diligent, and thorough. I know this because I briefly supervised her work. However, she demonstrates dynamic excellence when representing family law clients. I have referred many clients to Ms. Ma because I know they will be well taken care of, and I know that she will represent them to the full extent of her considerable abilities. She is consistently tenacious, efficient, and thorough, and really knows her way around the Sacramento area courts."

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John Larson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kim is an excellent attorney skilled in a variety of areas. She is very smart and very well-organized. You can trust that Kim will handle your legal matter with care and expertise."

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Michael Hulshof

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Ma is an excellent family law attorney that works tirelessly for her clients. I would recommend Ms. Ma to any individual looking for successful representation in any family law matter."

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Traci Holian

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Jonathan Mason

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Robert Sullivan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kit Westbrook

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Justin Arnold

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christian Schank

Family lawyer

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Earl Carter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Coughlin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shelby Alberts

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Davitt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessica Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bonnie Chan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jesse Korn

Criminal defense lawyer

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George Herman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Theodore Loewen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Burns

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shannon Khosho

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2003

Graduation with High Honors, University of California Davis

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez

2014 - 2015

Senior Trial Attorney, The Law Office of Christian Schank

2013 - 2014

Family Law Attorney, The Law Offices Of Christian Schank & Associates

2010 - 2013

Associate, The Law Office of Earl Carter

2008 - 2009

District Attorney, Sonoma County District Attorney

Associations

2015 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

IRMO Ericson

California and Minnesota declined to exercise jurisdiction over the children and Montana accepted jurisdiction as requested by Husband.

Valencia v. Adams

Client was found to be presumed parent of minor child and was awarded joint legal and physical custody.

IRMO Charleston

Father was awarded sole legal and physical custody of the child with Mother to have supervised visits and the child was returned to his care.

IRMO Phillips

Restraining Order dropped and temporary parenting plan negotiated.

IRMO Moreno

5 year restraining order granted.

IRMO Frank

Wife was ordered to sign release forms and was ordered to attend therapeutic counseling with the child.

IRMO Henderson

After a 2 day trial, Husband's request for spousal support, Watts credits, and the family residence were denied.

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Education

2006

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

CMF Continuing Education Marriage of Davis and Date of Separation

Publications

Languages

Vietnamese

English

Activity

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