David K. Yamamoto - Torrance, CA
Attorney at Law Offices of David K. Yamamoto
Family Law Lawyers in Torrance, CA
23326 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 370, Skypark Building 10 Torrance, CA 90505
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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40
Years
Experience
Torrance Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Child Custody
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
David Yamamoto received the 2025 Lawyer of the Year award from the South Bay Bar Association.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 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 Super Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About David K. Yamamoto
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- Glendale University College of Law, Glendale, California, 1984
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Non Legal Education
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Glendale University
B.S., Bachelor of Science
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Glendale University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal
Classes and Seminars
- Presenter at Family Law Related Speaking Engagements
Pro Bono Activities
- A Better Divorce: A Group of Collaborative Law Professionals Member
- Past President Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
- South Bay Family Law Study Group Member
Bar Admissions
- California, 1986
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist
Other Affiliations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2019 - 2020 (Chair)
- South Bay Bar Association, 2004 - Present (President)
- South Bay Bar Association, Family Law Chairperson, 1997 - 2001
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
- Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee, 2006 - Present (Member)
Contact
23326 Hawthorne Boulevard
Suite 370, Skypark Building 10
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-905-6463
Fax: 310-373-2538
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM
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