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Daniel Kim

Daniel Kim

Max. Results, Min. Stress–Work With the Top SoCal Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Personal Injury
  • California
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Biography

DK Law is a modern personal injury firm built on empathy, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Founded by managing partner Daniel Kim, our team has helped over 15,000 clients recover nearly half a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements -- earning a 99% success rate along the way.

We represent people from all walks of life, treating every case with the urgency and respect it deserves. Whether handling car, truck, or motorcycle accidents, premises liability claims, or wrongful death matters, we fight as if each injury happened to someone we love.

At the heart of our practice is the “All the Way Promise”-- our pledge to go the distance for every client, every time. Guided by our core values of honor, empathy, innovation, transparency, and inclusion, we’ve built a results-driven firm that puts people first.

DK Law proudly serves clients across California.

Practice Area
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Daniel Kim specializes in helping motor vehicle accident victims recover maximum compensation for their injuries and other sustained damages.
  • Contingent Fees
    We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients will not be charged any fees until we win their case.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: #293432
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United States District Court, Central District of California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Korean: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
DK Law - Injury, Accident, and More P.C
Current
Official Member
Lawyers of Distinction
- Current
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Erithe A. Smith
United States Bankruptcy Court Central District
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Legal Extern
California State Board of Equalization
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Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG), United States Army
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Education
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
J.D. | Law
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University of Maryland - Baltimore
B.S. | Business Management
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Awards
Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Daniel Kim has been selected as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Army Commendation Medal
Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps of the US Army
Daniel Kim, a war veteran, served in the JAG Corps for the US Army. While deployed in Baghdad, Iraq, he served meritoriously with the 31st Artillery Unit and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
Perfect 10.0 'Superb' Rating
Avvo
Daniel Kim has been selected as Top Car Accident Attorney by Avvo with a score of 10 out of 10 based on his skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
Clients' Choice Award (2014-Present)
Avvo
Avvo Client’s Choice Award (2014-Present) — Based on client reviews and satisfaction, Daniel Kim has received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Best Personal Injury Lawyer
Three Best Rated
Daniel Kim was rated as the 3 Best Personal Injury Attorney.
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney Under Age 40 in Southern CA
National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
Daniel Kim has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California for 2018 by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys — an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorney
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney Under Age 40
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Daniel Kim has been chosen as one of the "10 Best" Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California" based on client satisfaction, an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys.
Selected Member
Elite Lawyers of America
Daniel Kim was selected as a member of Elite Lawyers of America, honors given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys.
Selected Member
Lawyers of Distinction
Daniel Kim has been selected to be a member of Lawyers of Distinction, an honor given to the top 10% of attorneys within the practice in CA.
Platinum (Highest) Client Champion Award
Martindale Hubbell
Daniel Kim was awarded with the highest award on Martindale Hubbell for client satisfaction.
Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC)
Daniel Kim has been named as an Attorney among the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. By virtue of the incredible selection process, only the elite few are invited to join the ranks of the NADC. Specifically, less than 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States are members of the “Nation’s Top Attorneys”.
Selected Member
Elite Lawyers of America
Daniel Kim has been selected all by the Elite Lawyers of America by having a settlement or verdict in excess of $2 million.
Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Club
Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (which includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum) is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 4000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
Top 40 Under 40
American Academy of Attorneys
The American Academy of Attorneys has recently recognized Daniel Kim as one of top 40 premier trial attorneys under the age of 40 in the state of California. This is a distinction reserved for attorneys who have established themselves through their professionalism and excellence in service. Less than 1% of the 1.2 million attorneys currently practicing in the U.S. are selected to receive this important and prestigious designation.
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyer for California
The Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association
Daniel Kim has been selected as one of the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers for California by The Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, one of the nation’s premier invitation-only professional organization composed of and limited to the Top 25 attorneys from each state within the motor vehicle legal field. Criteria for membership include the highest reputation among legal peers, the judiciary and the public.
Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers for California
The Trucking Trial Lawyers Association
Daniel Kim has been selected as one of the Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers for California by The Trucking Trial Lawyers Association, one of the nation’s premier invitation-only professional organization composed of and limited to the Top 10 attorneys from each state within the trucking legal field. Members of this prestigious group exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence and performance in their area of specialty.
Best Attorneys of America Lifetime Charter Member
Rue Rating’s Best Attorneys of America
Daniel Kim has been invited to be a lifetime member of Rue Rating’s Best Attorneys of America, an attorney directory composed of the top 1% of attorneys in America. This attorney directory is one of the most celebrated and respected groups of legal counsels in the country. Memberships are extremely selective, carefully screened and limited to the most qualified and accomplished attorneys in the United States.
Lead Counsel Rated Attorney
LeadCounsel
Daniel Kim is a Lead Counsel Rated Attorney, which recognition assures consumers that Lead Verified Attorneys meet the strictest qualification standards to include professional experience, peer recommendations, and a spotless disciplinary record.
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
Daniel Kim has been awarded with the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, the golden standard for attorney ratings. An elite group of approximately 10% of all attorneys hold an AV Preeminent Rating, a designation trusted worldwide by buyers and referrers of legal services. It is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards.
Professional Associations
Better Business Bureau
A+ Rating
Current
Activities: DK Law has been rated by the BBB with its highest rating assigned to a business based on public data sources and the transparency of the business practice.
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Martindale
Member
- Current
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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State Bar of California
Member
- Current
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Orange County Community Services
Board of Directors
- Current
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Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)
Member
- Current
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Orange County Korean American Bar Association (OCKABA)
Member
- Current
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Orange County Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Alumni on the Move: Daniel Kim, Turning Crisis into Opportunity
Chapman University
Constantly Evolving Personal Injury Services
Attorney Journals
Top 10 Attorneys in CA for Personal Injury Law
Attorney and Practice Magazine
Car Accident Lawyer Daniel Kim Puts Clients at the Center of His Practice
Orange Coast Magazine
Speaking Engagements
Auto Accidents
Radio
What to Do After an Auto Accident
Radio Korea
Certifications
DRPA Certified Mediator
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Websites & Blogs
Website
DK Law - Injury, Accident, and More P.C
Videos
Let the top rated motor vehicle accident lawyer fight for you. Daniel Kim has successfully won hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements. You don't pay unless you win. DK Law All The Way. DK Law All The way

Let the top rated motor vehicle accident lawyer fight for you. Daniel Kim has successfully won hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements. You don't pay unless you win. DK Law All The Way.
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Contact & Map
DK Law
611 Anton Blvd.
Suite 1000
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Toll-Free: (855) 204-5178
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DK Law
205 S Broadway
Suite 402
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Toll-Free: (833) 761-9229
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DK Law
2115 W Crescent Ave.
Suite 236
Anaheim, CA 92801
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Toll-Free: (888) 256-7717
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DK Law
15615 Alton Parkway
Suite 450
Irvine, CA 92618
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Telephone: (949) 695-8820
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DK Law
1111 Sixth Ave.
Suite 231
San Diego, CA 92101
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Telephone: (619) 837-5815
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DK Law
1221 Van Ness Ave.
Suite 406
Fresno, CA 93721
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Telephone: (559) 552-7711
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DK Law
7121 Magnolia Ave.
Suite D
Riverside, CA 92504
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Telephone: (951) 335-0191
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DK Law
19112 Gridley Rd.
Suite 225
Cerritos, CA 90703
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Telephone: (562) 684-8317
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DK Law
3646 Long Beach Blvd.
Suite 201
Long Beach, CA 90807
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Telephone: (562) 855-3019
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DK Law
9087 Arrow Rte.
Suite 225
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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Telephone: (909) 942-7430
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DK Law
14359 Amargosa Rd.
Suite S
Victorville, CA 92392
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Telephone: (760) 552-7659
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