Kimberly L April

I highly recommend Ms. April and her paralegal Ms. Olenick. Both of them were always on top of their game and kept me updated on court proceedings. Ms. April did an excellent job understanding my concerns and addressing them appropriately during my divorce and custody hearings. I always felt prepared... and confident with Ms. April as my representation. She went above and beyond my expectations. I will always recommend her to anyone needing a divorce/custody lawyer in the Tacoma area. Thank you!

Lost & completely devastated. That is exactly how I felt when I decided to file for a divorce in 2009. There are so many horror stories concerning divorce cases and unfortunately mine was no exception. My ex-husband made the process unnecessarily complicated and emotionally exhausting. I was extr...emely lucky to have had Kimberly April as my attorney. She has extensive legal knowledge of family law matters and has the ability to represent you in a manner that is clear and precise. Additionally, she comforted me through all my tears, listened to all of my concerns and never made me feel as though I was a burden or taking up too much of her time. In my opinion, when you lose someone that you were supposed to be with for the rest of your life, it can feel like you lost part of your soul. The hideous acts of betrayal and using our children as pawns almost destroyed me emotionally. I could not believe the devious stunts my ex-husband presented in our case. It was difficult at the time, but I sincerely appreciated Kimberly’s constant integrity and refusal to stoop to his level. She always reminded me that I should keep my children’s best interest in mind, not to retaliate out of spite and to remain the adult in the situation. Ten years later, my children are happy and have a healthy relationship with BOTH their parents. We have 50/50 custody and continue to put our children’s needs first (despite our differences). I would highly recommend Kimberly April to represent you no matter your gender. She is more than just an attorney, she is a kind and compassionate person who truly cares for her clients and their families.

When I needed a divorce attorney I really didn't know where to begin. I was in an emotionally abusive marriage with a highly toxic individual whom I was absolutely afraid of. I was scared and anxious of asking for anything through the court system regardless if I knew deep down that I deserved fair...ness. I consulted with my family attorney, who turned out to be quite judgmental, in my hometown who cemented the fact that even if I was deserved fairness, I likely wouldn't get it. Kimberly was such a warm welcome to my life at the right time. It may seem small but divorcing a woman just after the law passed of same-sex marriages brought me a great deal of anxiety that Kimberly, with her lack of discrimination and open mindedness calmed immediately upon meeting her. She listened to my story and when I defaulted into my groomed behavior of lacking assertiveness, apologizing frequently and putting my abuser's needs ahead of my own she calmly reminded me that while the courts are not perfect, they have the boundaries that I needed. She was knowledgeable about the type of personality I was dealing with and this was one of the greatest reliefs. I never felt like I had to defend myself or share excessively of my suffering to feel heard and understood. I never felt that I had to explain the emotional violence, manipulation and toll that my relationship caused. Kimberly helped me understand what legally appropriate boundaries to have with my abuser as I didn’t know if I should talk to her or not. She helped me not only with the legal-ease and paperwork, but also, in the end, separating my self-worth from the story that I had been told about myself for so long. Even though I knew that each correspondence with her would be itemized; her guidance, gentle affirmations, legal-ease explanations and detailed responses were priceless. She helped me make my own decisions on what I truly wanted that several years later, I have absolutely no regrets about. To this day, I still can't thank Kimberly enough for all that she did for me. While I am sure that my case was just another day in the life for her, she created an environment that anything but that for me.

Kim cares and listens. I have no doubt that she would go above and beyond to represent my best interest whenever I seek legal help. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to child custody/ parenting plan/ child support/ family law. Her legal advice are invaluable, straight to the point and result-o...riented. I would highly recommend Kim to anyone who is seeking effective legal representation!