Jinna Kang

Jinna Kang is licensed to practice law in California, Washington D.C., and Texas, and is a California Certified Family Law Specialist, who has practiced family law exclusively since 2011. Jinna Kang is one of only three board certified Family Law Specialists in California with Korean language fluency. She is also the first of only two Korean speaking fellows of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

Ms. Kang truly cares about her clients, and cares about their quality of life not only during but also after their cases. She will not litigate for the sake of litigating, but rather will listen to each client’s needs and determine the most efficient and effective course of action, whether that be litigation, formal mediation, or out-of-court settlement.

Ms. Kang is active in the Los Angeles legal community, where she often lectures on family law matters and volunteers her services to assist victims of domestic violence. She earned her bachelor’s degree from UCLA and her law degree from Southwestern.

International Experience

Setting her apart, Ms. Kang has extensive experience handling cross-jurisdictional family law issues, including issues regarding parties’ assets, debts, and children—not only in other states, but also abroad.

She is well connected with family law specialists in Korea and is thus uniquely poised to handle family law issues that may relate to Korea, Korean culture, and/or Korean language. In addition to representing clients in her capacity as an attorney, Ms. Kang has also served as an expert witness in cases involving the intersection of California and Korean family law and the related cross-jurisdictional issues.

Ms. Kang is also experienced in immigration law (where she began her legal career in 2000) and is acutely aware of immigration issues that other family law attorneys might not be. Ms. Kang can assist clients facing complex international issues alongside their dissolution or other family law matters.

Ms. Kang is fluent in Korean and conversant in Chinese and Spanish. She has been featured on a number of Korean radio and YouTube programs concerning a variety of legal topics. Since 2009 Ms. Kang has authored a legal blog called “Attorney Kang’s Family Law Story” on North America’s most popular Korean American website, MissyUSA.

Domestic Violence Expertise

Ms. Kang has extensive experience handling domestic violence matters. In her career, Ms. Kang has assisted countless victims retained by her firm in obtaining restraining orders. She has lectured on the topic alongside respected judges and specialists and has also donated much of her time to the Domestic Violence Project of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, where she began assisting victims in obtaining domestic violence restraining orders on a pro bono basis in 2013.

Up-to-date Knowledge of the Law

Ms. Kang is serious about keeping up with the ever-changing landscape that is the law. She is always aware of current laws and procedures through her regular attendance of continuing education seminars throughout Southern California.

Complex Matters

Ms. Kang has extensive experience in complex property division cases. Many of Ms. Kang’s cases involve forensic accountants, whether it be to value community businesses, trace separate property contributions, or analyze cash flow for determining income available for support. Her experience with these matters allows her to skillfully shepherd clients through these complex issues.

Contact Jinna
(310) 276-9442 Ext. 124
jkang@YRplc.com

Admissions

  • California State Bar

  • Central District of California

  • District of Columbia Bar

  • Texas State Bar

Awards & Recognition

  • Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2016 – present

  • Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers, 2019 – present

Selected Honors & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2027 — Family Law

  • Daily Journal, Top Family Lawyers, 2026

  • Doyle’s Guide, Leading Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyer — California, 2026

  • Doyle’s Guide, Leading Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyer — Los Angeles, 2025–2026

  • Doyle’s Guide, Recommended High Net Worth Family Lawyer — Los Angeles, 2026

  • Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers, Inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award, 2025

  • Super Lawyers, 2022–2027

  • Doyle’s Guide, Recommended Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyer — Los Angeles, 2024

Memberships

  • Beverly Hills Bar Association – Current Immigration Law Section Chair; Past Board of Governors Member; Family Law Section Co-Chair (2021-2022); Diversity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chair (2019-2021)

  • Southwestern Law School – Board of Trustees, Trustee (2023 – present)

  • Association of Certified Family Law Specialists – Past Charitable Foundation Board Member

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association – Current Family Law Section Executive Committee Member

  • Korean American Bar Association – Past Board of Governors Member

  • American Inns of Court – Current Southern California Family Law Section Executive Committee Member

  • California Lawyers Association – Family Law Section Los Angeles Standing Committee (2019 – 2022)

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles, BA, Linguistics, 2000

  • Southwestern Law School, J.D., 2006

Volunteer Work

  • Volunteer Attorney, Domestic Violence Project at Los Angeles Superior Court, 2013-2019

  • Temporary Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 2018-2020

  • Volunteer Attorney with Korean American Bar Association Legal Clinic, 2018 – present

  • Volunteer Mediator/Daily Settlement Officer for Los Angeles Superior Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 2021 – present

  • Volunteer Attorney for Judgment Assistance Day Program at Los Angeles Superior Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 2021 – present