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Andrew Y. Kim

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  • Bellevue, WA
  • Licensed for 28 years
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About Andrew

Practice areas

FamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

  2. Family: 50%

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11900 NE 1st Street
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Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC

11900 NE 1st Street
Suite 300
Bellevue, WA, 98005

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NJLicense Administratively Revoked199212/28/2020
      PAAdministrative Suspension199201/02/2021
      WAActive199202/24/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers2460
      Legal guides25
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Top Contributor AwardAVVO2015
      Eagle Member CertificateWashington State Association for Justice2015
      Eagle Member CertificateWashington State Association for Justice2014
      Top Contributor AwardAVVO2014
      Eagle Member certificateWashington State Association for Justice2013
      Eagle member certificateWashington State Association for Justice2012
      Client's Choice AwardAVVO2012
      Eagle member certificateWashington State Association for Justice2011
      Eagle member certificateWashington State Association for Justice2010
      Eagle member certificateWashington State Association for Justice2009
      Eagle memberWashington State Association for Justice2008
      Eagle memberWashington State Association for Justice2007
      Eagle memberWashington State Association for Justice2006
      MemberWashington State Trial Lawyers Association2005
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Owner/AttorneyAndrew Kim Law Firm1993 - Present
      AttorneyKCBA - Family Law Mentor Program2009 - 2009
      AttorneyKCBA - Family Law Mentor Program2003 - 2003
      ArbitratorSnohomish County Superior Court2000 - 2020
      Attorney - Pro bono legal clinicTacoma Pierce County Bar Association2000 - 2001
      ArbitratorKing County Superior Court1998 - 2020
      AbitratorPierce County Superior Court1998 - 2020
      ClaimsGrange Insurance Company1992 - 1993
      Law clerkHeuer & Associates1991 - 1991
      Law clerkJames Dunn & Associates1989 - 1991
      ClaimsPA National Insurance Company1987 - 1989
      ClaimsAIG1986 - 1987
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      King County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2010 - Present
      Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2010 - Present
      American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association)Member2006 - Present
      American Bar AssociationMember1993 - Present
      King County Bar AssociationMember1993 - Present
      Korean American Bar Association of WashingtonMember1993 - Present
      Washington State Bar AssociationMember1992 - Present
      US District Court Western District of WAMember1992 - Present
      King County Bar AssociationFamily Law Pro Bono Attorney2009 - 2009
      King County Bar AssociationFamily Law Pro Bono Attorney2003 - 2003
      Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPro Bono Attorney2000 - 2001
      Korean American Bar Association of WashingtonBoard Member1994 - 1996
      Korean American Bar Association of WashingtonTreasurer1993 - 1994
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      8 Dirty Little Secrets of Insurnace Companies8 Dirty Little Secrets of Insurance Companies2011
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Minnesota Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1992
      Haverford CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1984
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Chiropractic NetworkGuide to Colossus Claims2010

      Reviews

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      5 Star
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      Review Andrew Kim

      good servise

      Posted by

      i respect that man for his honest, care about getting rights back to their people, i appreciate that he comes from bellevue to meet with me in everett, so you don't have to be from bellevue to hire him, i definitely referred him to my friend's sister, i also liked that he gave me generous time on phone answering my questions even before i hire him, he understood my circumstances and worked with me about his fees.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      The best attorney you can ever find .

      Posted by

      I am in NY he is in WA. I spend a lot of time looking for answers ( many questions answers ) using AVOO because in real NY state lawyers keep big secrets with anything doesn't matter how hard you try to get help. I could not believe Mr. Andrew Y. Kim answered many of my questions and forwarded me. Thanks to him I found the way of fixing my problem ... and for free. This days having Obama care and paying to my divorce attorney in NY state I lost health insurance for over 6 month suffering Systemic scleroses disease. I feel so bad that the only my pay for Mr.Andrew help is just Thank You. The best attorney in the world. Wish he would be in NY state.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      My Divorce Story

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      I met with Andrew Kim on September 23, 2014. I was nervous about meeting him but he has a very calm nature and made me feel comfortable. I was unclear on the divorce process since I had been married for 42 years. He was very professional and explained the pros and cons to obtaining a divorce at this time. In the end we decided to wait to start proceeding. I was very pleased that he did not try to push me towards divorce. I will definitely call Andrew Kim when I am ready to proceed and will recommend him to any one in need of his services.

      Divorce and health insurance.

      Posted by

      Andrew Y Kim helped me a lot on AVVO. I have received many answers from another lawyers who knew less then I do and could not get the right help....UNTILL Andrew showed up :) I am so impressed with his knowledge and his desire to help. I can't believe he helped me on line and for FREE.!!! I haven't sleep well for few days because of the stress. Andrew cured me. Looks like he is also a doctor on line :)) lol

      Recommendation

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      I was injured in a car accident when the other driver rear-ended me. There wasn't much damage to my car and I didn't think much of it until I later felt some pain and stiffness in my neck and back. The other insurance paid for my car damage but said they would not pay for my medical bills and treatment. They said that my injuries could not be that bad since the damage to my car was minimal. That's when I contacted Andrew and discussed what my options were. We spent an hour going over everything and he laid out a strategy for proceeding with the claim. I was able to get the treatment for my injuries with Andrew's help and in the end settled my injury claim for a reasonable amount. This was the first time I was involved in an accident but Andrew and his office took care of everything. It was a great stress reliever for sure. I would highly recommend Andrew if you need a wonderful personal injury attorney and in fact I have already sent a couple of people I know his way!

      Hard working and trusted attorney

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      Andrew took over a civil litigation matter from another attorney after the first attorney messed up our case. The case was in a lawsuit and we had no idea what was going on from the first attorney. Andrew immediately filed a couple of motions to get the case back on track. He took the time necessary to explain everything to us. We knew this was going to be a tough case but Andrew worked very hard preparing the case for arbitration. We are fortunate that he was our attorney and highly recommend him without any reservations. He is someone you can trust.

      Excellent divorce attorney

      Posted by

      I highly recommend Andrew for anyone that needs an excellent divorce attorney. When I was first served with the papers, I was very distraught, confused and upset. I didn't know what to do. I contacted Andrew's office and after meeting with him, I felt much better and my worries seemed to go away. The case was not easy for me and my emotions went up and down but Andrew was there every step of the way. He went above and beyond to respond to my numerous questions all times of the day. He is very knowledgeable, compassionate, patient, and effective as as my attorney. He negotiated a very reasonable settlement for me and I'm happy to start a new chapter in my life. I'm so happy to have had Andrew on my side and will recommend him to anyone that asks me.

      My second greatest gift was given to me by Andrew

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      Andrew was so amazing. His staff was always friendly as was he. For me my divorce scared me but he worked with me to stay confidential and strong. When my divorce was finalized I thanked Andrew for the second greatest gift in my life. My first is my son and the second was my freedom back. I have recommend Andrew to one of my friends already and I will continue too.

      very caring and trustworthy

      Posted by

      i choose Andrew because he cared he travel from Bellevue to Tacoma to meet with me and my son my son was thrown out of a pick up truck and he fought very hard to make sure he was taking care of and he assure us that the medical bills will be taking care of and we trusted every word and he handle the case until the end and we were very much pleased with the outcome i would recommend him to my friends and family very honest and up front.

      I recommend Andrew Kim

      Posted by

      Andrew Kim and his law firm have done an outstanding job for me. Andrew Kim Law Firm has proven to me that they are dedicated to their clients and have the best possible resources available. I have always been kept informed and am very impressed with the whole firm.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Geoffrey Burg, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Andrew since the '90s. He is an attorney with a lot of integrity. Over the years I have referred many of my clients and contacts to him without hesitation as I know he will do a great job for them. If you are looking for a first rate attorney I highly recommend you contact Andrew!

      Matthew Henderson, Personal injury Attorney on May 4, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I enthusiastically endorse Andrew. I have known Andrew for 20 years. He is a smart, aggressive, and experienced personal injury attorney. But Andrew also has a warm, human side in dealing with clients who have gone through difficult life situations.

      Nataliya Gavlin, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Professional, dedicated and experienced attorney.

      John DeProspo, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 13, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Attorney Kim is an active member of the Avvo.com community, offering excellent adivce to its users. I highly endorse him.

      Jonathan Warrick, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He has a strong knowledge of the law and regularly offers sound (free) legal advice on this site.

      Kyle Scott, Family Attorney on Nov 9, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Andrew Y. Kim is an excellent attorney in family law and personal injury. His clients tout his great demeanor and good results. His expertise in these areas is evidenced by the positive feedback his peers and clients have given him. Andrew Y. Kim is a great choice for your case. I endorse this lawyer.

      Debra Crawford, Family Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Christopher Gasper, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      It is my opinion based on the responses given by Attorney Kim that he displays an excellent understanding and comprehension of the law. He further articulates the answer very well and therefore, I endorse this lawyer.

      Rafael Carrillo, Car accident Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is very knowledgeable in personal injury matters, and is very responsive to questions.

      Michael LeMond, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 26, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He answers questions on avvo with a clear understanding of the law. He is an asset to the legal community.

      Valerie Murphy, Family Attorney on Oct 21, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kim provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers.

      Daniel Gilleon, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 11, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Michael Schmitt, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 10, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      William Hulett, Family Attorney on Oct 9, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Robert von Dohlen, Family Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

      Brandon Reid, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Passionate, Driven, and Knowledgeable - I highly endorse this lawyer.

      Shadan Kapri, Car accident Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Top-notch attorney. Regarded highly in the legal community.

      John Phillips

      With a great track record of hundreds of published answers to consumers' questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Kim is skilled and knows the law well too. If you have a legal question in his area of expertise, he is your answer.

      Judd Nemiro, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 18, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is an excellent divorce lawyer that you can trust. Hire him today!

      Paul Molinaro, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.