About Christian

Christian Kim is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Kim is the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Christian Kim, a criminal defense firm located in Irvine, California. He has been practicing law for over 27 years, serving clients throughout Orange County and the surrounding areas.

Mr. Kim earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where he graduated in 1999. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Long Beach, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 1996. During his time at Loyola Law School, he was recognized on the Dean's List and served as a Certified Law Clerk for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

Mr. Kim concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, including cases involving assault, battery, burglary, domestic violence, drug offenses, and DUI/DWI charges. He represents individuals at all stages of the criminal justice process, from initial case evaluation and pre-trial motions to trial proceedings and appeals. His extensive experience allows him to provide comprehensive defense strategies tailored to each client's unique situation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kim has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Prior to founding his own firm, he served as an Orange County Deputy District Attorney for over seven years, gaining valuable insight into the prosecution's perspective. This experience has been instrumental in developing effective defense strategies for his clients.

Mr. Kim is an active member of the California State Bar and holds membership in the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Korean American Bar Association. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Korean American Bar Association and has been involved in community outreach programs, including lecturing on criminal law topics at community law schools. Mr. Kim is fluent in both English and Korean, enabling him to effectively serve a diverse clientele.

Education

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

J.D. | Law

California State University - Long Beach

B.S. | Political Science

Languages

English (Spoken) Korean (Spoken)

Experience

Christian Kim

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
United States District Court, Central District Court of California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Orange State Trial Court · Admitted 1999
United States District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1999

Types of Cases Handled

assault battery burglary domestic violence drug offenses DUI/DWI

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

Orange County Bar Association

has membership Current

Orange County Korean American Bar Association

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 19200 Von Karman Ave. Suite 400 Irvine CA 92612

Sources

The information provided is based on publicly available sources and is intended for informational purposes only. For the most current and detailed information, please refer to the official State Bar of California website or contact the Law Offices of Christian Kim directly.