Atty. Caroline Patton Kim

Atty. Caroline Patton Kim

Ms. Caroline Patton Kim is a lawyer practicing environmental law, litigation, appellate practice and 1 other area of law.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 18 yrs experience 18 year
Call (805) 308-7745 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Caroline Patton Kim at a glance

Caroline Patton Kim is a employment, litigation, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (2008) and Alaska (2010). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 2007) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 2002). Active member of State Bar of California Alaska Bar Association. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Caroline Patton Kim is a lawyer practicing environmental law, litigation, appellate practice and 1 other area of law
  • Caroline received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Caroline practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Caroline Patton Kim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Caroline Patton Kim handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Caroline Patton Kim is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Barbara are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Caroline Patton Kim

Where is Caroline Patton Kim's law office located?
Caroline Patton Kim's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Caroline Patton Kim handle?
Caroline Patton Kim focuses on employment, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Caroline Patton Kim practiced law?
Caroline Patton Kim has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Caroline Patton Kim go to law school?
Caroline Patton Kim earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Caroline Patton Kim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 2007
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 2008
Alaska
Admitted: 2010

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