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Kim Tuyet Ma

Family Attorney at Sacramento, CA

4.8   30 reviews
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2006
    Status
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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS IN SACRAMENTO AND PLACER COUNTIES.

Kim Ma graduated with High Honors from UC Davis with a degree in Managerial Economics.  She went on to attend the Santa Clara University School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate.  After graduating from Law School and passing the bar exam, Kim was hired by the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office.  Kim worked as a Deputy District Attorney where she developed impressive trial skills.  Kim went on the work for one of best criminal defense firms in California before eventually joining the Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez.  Kim is now a practicing family law attorney who can be found fighting for her clients daily in the Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo Family Law Courts.

Awards

Client's Choice 2019,2018,2015
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2015

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Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez
7801 Folsom Boulevard
Suite 108
Sacramento, CA, 96826
The Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez
970 Reserve Dr.
Suite 116
Roseville, CA, 95678
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Reviews

4.8 / 5.0
  30 customer reviews
Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice
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Posted by Johnny Lee | May 28, 2015
Hands down, the best!
Kim is absolutely amazing. In all my interaction with her, she has been knowledgeable, respectful and caring about my situation. Her familiarity with Sacramento court is unparalleled. She operates like the court is right in her back yard. Kim brings a refreshing mixture of sociability, professionalism and authority to the game and has been able to succeed with more than one of my cases.
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Posted by Jamie | September 8, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Kim listens to you but always will give you the best acutal recommendation!
Kim has been my lawyer the past two years and truly has been my guiding light through the dark path of child custody court. Kim is great at listening but come end of the conversation she will always give you her honest advice or recommendation based on what is factually best for your case. She is not a lawyer that will just tell you what you want to here. Kim knows the laws inside and out and will always fight for what is right. She is always respectful and diplomatic when speaking and will fight hard when she knows the other party is in the wrong. So many times I would be frantic and reach out to Kim who would quickly calm my nerves. Kim helped me get my high conflict custody case to a place that is much less stressful and as of now no future hearings are set. She also recently helped me in my child support case and was able to expose many of the other parties false claims and help me to ensure my child gets the support she needs. I appreciate her could not imagined having to work with anyone else.
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Posted by J.D. | November 30, 2021
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| Hired 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 both 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.
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Posted by Rocky | August 16, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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 she 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.
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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 understood 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.
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Posted by Andrew | August 7, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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 permanent 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.
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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2019
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| Hired 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.
Posted by Holly | April 18, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Honest, Diligent, Efficient Attorney
I was in need of a divorce attorney and I needed one quick. I started looking on Yelp and reading reviews. During an emotional and stressful time, it can be extremely overwhelming and it was. One attorney that caught my eye was Kim Ma, not only did she have incredible reviews but most of them noted now efficient, reliable, knowledgeable and honest she was. I called the following day and they were able to schedule me in within a day to see her for a consultation. I couldn't be any more grateful to meet such a sincere, caring and professional attorney who over exceeded my expectations. Kim was straight forward with what to expect and didn't sugar coat anything. I trusted her immediately. Her wisdom & expertise was greatly appreciated in a very trying and difficult time. I cant say enough good things about her. Every time I'd call her (which was very often at times) she would either be available or call me back within a couple hours. When I would email her, she would respond right away. I can't express how thankful I was for her swift communication because at times, I needed answers right away. I've heard horror stories from friends about how their divorce was dragged on because of lack of communication or because their attorney was trying to drag it on for financial gain. I am SO SO thankful this was not the case for me. In 9 months, Kim was able to finalize my divorce. If any of you are reading this, it's because you are in the same position I was in or you know someone that is in my position and needs an attorney. I am so grateful for all the reviews I read that led me to Kim Ma. That is why I am writing my review, to give back and help someone in need. I know how it feels to be in this position and I couldn't stress anymore how thankful you will be, to reach out to Kim. I HIGHLY recommend her if you want an HONEST, HARD WORKING, EFFECTIVE, DILIGENT, and EFFICIENT attorney who will fight for you with honesty and integrity and will look out for your best interest. You are very welcome in advance! Thank you Kim for caring for me in the most difficult time in my life. I will never forget how you made me feel so cared for and protected. I will forever be indebted to you.
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Posted by John Kabateck | March 25, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Kim Ma is a superior, highly professional family law attorney!
I am very grateful to this firm and in particular, their outstanding attorney, Kim Ma for her extraordinary level of service and expertise. These situations are never easy, but Kim proved herself to be a superior legal counsel and very, very professional. Highly competent, extremely knowledgeable about family law, calming and assuring, personable, and exceptional instincts. I would highly recommend the Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez, and for those in and around the Sacramento/Capitol region, Kim Ma. She will treat all parties involved with respect, dignity and the highest level of committed legal professionalism.
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Posted by Jake | June 12, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professionalism at its finest!
Kim T Ma is a phenomenal lawyer, I am lucky to have had her as my legal counsel in my child custody case. From our first introduction, to my final day in court, she proved in every way that she was the right attorney for me. Kim is professional, compassionate, and clearly an expert in her field. Child custody court is a stressful, complicated, and emotional process; Kim helped me get through all of it, and far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of legal counsel in Child Custody court.
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Posted by Allison | April 28, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Would definitely recommend
She is very thorough and clear in explaining things. Made the whole process quick and easy for me. She is very professional yet still helpful and sympathetic.
Posted by Mel | March 30, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Let the results speak for themselves!
After making the difficult decision to divorce, my kids and I headed into the great unknown of divorce and the family law court system. After an extensive search, I found one of the best family lawyers to represent me. I experienced first hand why Kim earned a 10.0 Avvo rating. Her vast knowledge and many years of experience achieved positive results with my case. Kim answered my many questions promptly, managed expectations approximately, and offered sound advice. She always conducts herself professionally during office visits, court appearances, and email exchanges with myself and others. Through it all, I felt I had the very best lawyer on my side and I would strongly recommend her services to anyone needing a great family attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
I hired Kim for a child custody case and she was phenomenal working with me and the other party to reach an agreement to avoid going back to court. She listened tentatively to all of my questions and ALWAYS responded in a timely manner. I appreciate her attention to detail, professional recommendations, but also how she was understanding and tried to relate with me in one of the most difficult times in my life. I will always recommend Kim to anyone facing a family law case and am so happy I hired her to represent me. Thank you Kim, I will forever be grateful that you represented me.
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Posted by Stephani Kittling | December 12, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Family Law Attorney.
Kim is very knowledgeable of Family Law. She is tenured, experienced and very attentive to your needs. You can trust that she will advocate for you and advise the best options for you. I am extremely happy how she handled my case. I hired Kim to help me dissolve my marriage. She was very patient and assertive when came to negotiating on my benefit. She is very professional and polite. Her demeanor, disposition, work ethics and knowledge of family law makes her an excellent Attorney in her field.
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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2017
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| Consulted Attorney
Reasons why
Kim, is absolutely one of the greatest attorneys I've spoke with. Highly intelligent and is clear as to what her abilities are and how she can help you. She's very informative in "do's and don'ts" but also sincere. THE ONLY REASON I did not retain her is because of her cost vs my financial situation. But I can assure you this, just by listening to her speak you'll know she is worth every penny. Kim best of luck! -S.K.
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Posted by Jeremy | March 23, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
The Best Divorce Lawyer
This is a verified real review that was also posted on Yelp by myself: After an exhaustive search of narrowing down to find the Best family and divorce attorneys in Sacramento, we found Kim Ma with the Law Office of Cameron Fernandez. Wow, Kim is a breath of fresh air. She communicates very well and quickly returns emails/phone calls. Kim knows the law and moves the divorce process through the laborious and complicated court system. She is realistic about expectations, transparent in what she does, provides updated monthly billing summary, and is a genuine advocate. I only wished I found Kim Ma sooner. I had a previous lawyer that I spent way too much money and time on. I did much of the paperwork and research for my previous lawyer. On the other hand, Kim took care of all the court paperwork including the write up and serving papers. She did this all strategically at the right time and was not delayed due to the lack of communication or commitment from the other party. The office of Cameron Fernandez is always clean, professional, and friendly. They are not the cheapest but I strongly believe in getting what you pay for. I found the best quality lawyer in Sacramento and I plan to stick with her for all my family law matters until my kids are 18 years old. I will definitely recommend her to all my friends and family.
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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professionalism...
I first met Kim over a year ago when my current wife and I encountered problems completing our divorce ourselves. She was initially hired on a consulting basis. This year, to finalize our efforts, we retained her to review our paperwork and submit corrected and updated forms on our behalf. As I no-longer live within California, this was the best option to avoid major traveling and associated expenses. Ms. Kim T. Ma has been extremely professional in dealing with us as a consultant and retained attorney. Respectfully, MJR
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Posted by Paul | July 3, 2016
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The Best!
Kim is very professional! She fought for me every step of the way. She successfully navigated me through my divorce and support modification. Kim kept me focused and informed every step of the way. She returned every phone call or email promptly. Kim is very through and gave me the best recommendations for my situation. I will continue to retain Kim for any family or post divorce issues that I have going forward. She is an excellent attorney!
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Posted by Steven | June 23, 2016
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Divorce Finalization
I have worked with several attorneys during my divorce process, my divorce dragged on for years with what felt like no end in sight. That is until Kim Ma took over as my lawyer. Not only will she work diligently on your case but she always tells you truth, she understands the emotional aspects of these cases and maintains the highest level of professionalism. In the short amount of time she was my lawyer Kim has been able to finalize my divorce, something many lawyers had failed to accomplish. I give Kim my highest of recommendations.
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Posted by Ben | June 8, 2016
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Kim Ma
Kim was great! She represented me with very little notice. Kim's ability to filter through the details and take control of the case on both ends was amazing. I came to her last minute hoping for someone to at least go through the motions and ended up with a home-run hitter. She gave very helpful advice even after representation. Thank you!! Thank you!!
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  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • The Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez
  • 2015 - Present
  • Senior Trial Attorney
  • The Law Office of Christian Schank
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Family Law Attorney
  • The Law Offices Of Christian Schank & Associates
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Associate
  • The Law Office of Earl Carter
  • 2010 - 2013
  • District Attorney
  • Sonoma County District Attorney
  • 2008 - 2009
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Education

  • Santa Clara University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2006
  • University of California - Davis
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2003

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.
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Associations

  • Sacramento County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • Vietnamese
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 10 Best Under 40
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2015
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Graduation with High Honors
  • University of California Davis
  • 2003

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Speaking Engagements

Attorney endorsements

Received (11)
Given (30)
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Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | Apr 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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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