Daniel Kim, Esq.

Meet Daniel Kim

Daniel’s journey to becoming Orange County’s top accident attorney began in childhood. Raised with a passion for helping others, he pursued law with unwavering dedication. His career has taken him around the world. 

Daniel served with distinction in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps in from 2003 to 2009, stationed in the largest military jurisdiction in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East. As a paralegal in the JAG Corps, he served in Seoul and Iraq and was recognized as the top enlisted JAG member in the Asia Pacific. 

Since founding his firm, Daniel has remained hands-on in every case, providing personalized legal guidance. His dedication and aggressive approach have secured over $600 million in settlements and jury awards.

Why Clients Choose DK Law Attorneys Like Daniel

教育

• University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), 2007, Business Administration and Management, B.S.
• Chapman University School of Law, 2012, J.D.

律师资格认证及会员资格

• State Bar of California (2013)
• United States District Court, Central District of California
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
• Orange County Bar Association
• Orange County Korean American Bar Association – Former Board of Directors

认可

Throughout his career, Daniel Kim has earned numerous accolades that reflect his dedication and expertise. 

These include the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Award, an Avvo “Superb” 10/10 Rating, recognition as a Super Lawyer, the Army Commendation Medal from his time in the JAG Corps of the U.S. Army, and membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. 

• 2026 Super Lawyers list
• National Trial Lawyers Top 100
• LA Times 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries

How Daniel Works With Clients

Every case at the firm is assigned a named attorney and a case manager, and clients get both. That structure exists because the most common complaint people bring from a previous firm is that they never spoke to a lawyer.

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案例结果

Daniel Kim has recovered over $500 million in settlements since opening his firm, including multiple million-dollar recoveries for seriously injured clients. His case results demonstrate a consistent ability to take on tough cases and deliver the maximum compensation his clients deserve.

案件类型	受伤	和解
Truck Sideswipe Accident	颈椎间盘置换术	$997,654.02
摩托车事故	多处骨折和腹股沟受伤	$2,150,000
公交车事故	颈椎间盘置换术	$994,504.77
多辆车相撞事故	颈椎和腰椎椎间盘置换术	$2,300,000
后方碰撞	肋骨骨折，腰椎椎体切除术	$894,171.22
车祸	创伤性脑损伤	$980,880.11