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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Law Office of Sophia M Palmer

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

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Kimberly L April's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

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!

Posted by rich | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Lawyer, Strongly Recommended!

I've never been a fan of lawyers. In fact, I've tried to avoid using a lawyer since my divorce in 2016. When I did hire one in the past, it was a horrible experience. In the past couple years my ex had filed multiple petitions, one of which was to change the parenting plan that we've had for years..., and take my kids from me. At this point I knew I needed to hire a lawyer again, but based on my previous poor experience I made sure to pay more attention to how the lawyer operates. My experience with Ms. April was great since my consultation. I appreciate how straight forward and "matter of fact" she is. She is highly knowledgeable of the law and straight to the point. She listened to my concerns and represented those concerns well. Ms. April excels in the courtroom as well. She clearly states facts and evidence without the "fluff" and is very well spoken. I was very impressed. After working with her, I know why she is respected among many in the community. I wouldn't hesitate at all to use her again in the future. I strongly recommend her. Thanks for your help Ms. April, I appreciate everything!

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional legal expertise and courtroom strategy!

I was a client in a unique child support case with original settlement terms developed out-of-state. Kimberly demonstrated genuine concern for me as a person and the well-being of my child. She quickly reviewed a voluminous amount of documentation and assembled arguments to represent me. She displaye...d extraordinary legal scholarship in dealing with the principles involved in the out-of-state settlement. Most importantly, Kimberly leveraged impressive talent and incisiveness for the judge's interpretation of the law to adapt her arguments in court. She was well-prepared and incredibly agile during court proceedings, leading to a dismissal of the motion to modify the original agreement. In dealing with four different attorneys throughout the defense and management of custody and child support agreements, Kimberly has far and away been the most successful attorney I've worked with. I would absolutely retain her services again and would urge anyone else in a family-related case to do the same.

Posted by Lyn | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Former client

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!

Posted by Chad | January 24, 2014 | Family

Honest, ethical and hardworking!

I have been working with Kimberly since 2009, she has always gone above and beyond to ensure i was taken care of and i was happy with the outcome. lets be honest: When you are a divorced Father with children in the prejudice state of Washington and residing in the corrupt family court system of Pierc...e county, you will always have an uphill battle just for being a man. Kimberly helped me win a parenting plan that allowed me to see my son to my satisfaction and provided me the ability to get the heck out of WA. Since i am out of state, Kimberly successfully handles ongoing issues regarded my x-wife's ongoing breach of the parenting plan. Kimberly recently resolved a malicious attack / so called "mistake" by my x-wife's attorney, saving me thousands of dollars in a so called "miscalculated" judgment in child support that was already paid. Kimberly will not allow her clients to be taken advantage of, she will ensure your success on this life long road. Kimberly is the attorney that you wish you had if you chose some one else!

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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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