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The Right Choice
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38 Years in Practice
Experience counts when you need...
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Certified Family Law Specialist
CFLS certification means that you are in the care of a professional with...
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Experienced Litigator
When you need strong voice in court choose The Law Offices of David K. Yamamoto. With over 260 divorce trials and 23 jury trials, you will get a saavy .....
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Strong Client Advocate
When you need strong voice in court choose The Law Offices of David K. Yamamoto. With over 260 divorce trials and 23 jury trials, you will get a saavy .....
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Adept with Complex Legal Issues
When you need strong voice in court choose The Law Offices of David K. Yamamoto. With over 260 divorce trials and 23 jury trials, you will get a saavy .....
Rated Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™
for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
Overall Peer Rating: 5 out of 5
Overall Client Rating: 5 out of 5
Top Rated by SuperLawyers
David has been in practice since 1986 and remains focused on the subtleties of family law. His extensive experience and skill in this area as counselor, litigator (over 260 divorce trials plus 23 jury trials), mediator, and collaborator has allowed his firm to achieve remarkable results for his clients.
In addition to David’s success as a strong litigator, advocate, and mediator, he and his associates also practice collaborative divorce and provide mediation services which are non-adversarial interventions providing viable options to traditional divorce processes. David is a member of A Better Divorce—a group comprised of attorneys and other professionals committed to helping resolve family law issues without the need for court proceedings.
David received his Bachelor of Science in Law at Glendale University and graduated from Glendale University College of Law in 1984.
Career Highlights
- AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell: This is a peer review rating. “A” signifies the highest level of legal ability. “V” denotes “very high” adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability, and diligence. This rating is limited to only the most distinguished legal practitioners.
- Preeminent Lawyer: Recognized for High Legal Standards and Ethics by Martindale-Hubbell and Lexis Nexis’ on the Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Top Rated by SuperLawyers
- 2019-2020 Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section
- South Bay Bar Association President – 2004
- South Bay Bar Association Family Law Chairperson – 1997 – 2001
- Los Angeles County Bar Association Member
- Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee Member – 2006 to present
- Judge Pro Tem: Previously assisted the Los Angeles Superior Court by hearing divorce matters, small claims, and traffic cases
- State Bar of California - Admitted: 1986
- A Better Divorce: A Group of Collaborative Law Professionals Member
- Past President Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
- South Bay Family Law Study Group Member
- Presenter at Family Law Related Speaking Engagements
When David isn't working, he enjoys spending time with family. He says the ongoing love and support he receives from them inspires him to continue advocating on behalf of others. His two grandchildren are a constant joy and he's proud to be their papa.
David is an avid golfer and enjoys jamming on his bass guitar with friends.
He believes that a healthy balance of work and life are key. Enjoying his work and having fun in his free time have contributed to his success as an attorney.
We cannot thank you enough for everything you've done for us. Not knowing all the drama that lay ahead, you took our case. As difficult as it all was, it was well worth it in the end. Thanks to you, I have my daughter in my life. You have come to be known affectionately as Uncle Yami. You will always be Uncle Yami to us.
