Kimberly L April

Kimberly L April

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support ... +5 more

615 Commerce St, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

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Location

Law Office of Sophia M Palmer

615 Commerce St, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA, 98402

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Kimberly L April's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

5 star (19)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Lissa Valentine | August 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I have a great lawyer!

Kimberly April is a wonderful lawyer and person. I have known her since 2013. She is compassionate and caring in sticky situations, like divorce. Her knowledge of the law, and all it offers in terms of solutions, has been a real eye opener to me. She has always given plenty of notice if she is ...going to be out of the office outside of her normal hours and has even provided an emergency contact. She has answered every email, text or phone call I have sent. She even helped me navigate a situation with a very pushy realtor! All in all I think the words that best describe Kim are dedicated and truly concerned. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Overpriced

Horrible experience and always on vacation when needed. I feel like when you hire a lawyer for a divorce that they can explain the due process so you can get better prepared. I feel like I submitted the same Financials over 3 times and they would still waste my time and money. I didn't like the ...recommendations and referrals and she didn't represent me very well. Late replying back and the opposing party had it their way on everything. I wouldn't recommend hiring this high priced lawyer. Huge mistake and left with nothing besides a ton of debt.

Posted by Anders | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good attorney

Thorough, communicative, and professional. Helped me through a divorce process involving complex assets and a parenting plan, resulting in an equitable and amicable outcome. Would recommend.

Posted by Rachel | September 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I wish I could give Kim more than just 5 stars

Kim Aril helped me through the most difficult period in my life- divorce and child custody. I believe my case is considered to be high conflict, as I was the victim of domestic violence from someone with a military background and who had just been hired as a police officer with a local department , a...nd our child was only 7 weeks old when I began the divorce process. After several consultations with different attorneys I knew Kim was who i needed in my corner. She is incredibly intelligent, ethical, fierce, honest and knows the law well. I’ve retained Kim twice and both times the outcome was in our favor. I hope that I do not find myself in a situation again where I need to hire an attorney , but if I do I will always hire Kim. She is as honest, realistic and she never made me any promises which I respect. I was no walk in the park either, I was very emotional throughout the process but Kim handled things well and professionally. Kim has my highest recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding

I interviewed a dozen lawyers before selecting Kim April. It was a pleasure to work with Kim. I would highly recommend due to her professionalism and experience. Kim kept the train on the tracks and minimized costs. Her advice and representation were critical to a successful outcome for my family. Hi...ring Kim was the key to resolving what could have easily been a horrible ordeal. Thank you!

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Kimberly L April's Lawyer Endorsements

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Margaret Lund

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Camandona

Child custody lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Hamell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is very smart and very practical. I don't hesitate to refer others to her."

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Heather Swann

Child custody lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Other

"A very knowledge and competent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly LeBlanc

Child custody lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was introduced to Ms. April in 2001 and have had the pleasure of working with her on multiple occasions over the years. Ms. April is practical minded, empathetic to the needs of parties and/or their children, and a consumate professional. I endorse Ms. April without reservation."

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Douglas Lineberry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Kim for many years and regularly refer family law matters to her. She is very diligent, knowledgeable and experienced. I'm always confident that when I refer someone to her they will get outstanding legal counsel, great service and compassionate understanding of their individual situation and concerns."

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Michael Dewitt

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As I practice in Thurston County, I refer all of my Pierce County family law clients to Kim without reservation. I had the privilege of working with Kim when she was a new lawyer and I was a law school intern, and I was very impressed with her legal knowledge, client compassion, and her ability to get good results."

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Carolyn Elsey

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Blanford

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I send cases to Kim with confidence."

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Heather Swann

Family lawyer

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Kelly LeBlanc

Child custody lawyer

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Sophia Palmer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 100, American Trial Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - 2022

Attorney, Envision Family Law

2009 - 2018

Lawyer, Law Office of Kimberly L. April, PLLC

1998 - 2009

Associate, Law Office of Diana Lynn Kiesel, Inc P.S.

Associations

1999 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2009

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Trustee

2004 - 2005

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Secretary

2001 - 2003

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Trustee

Education

1999

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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