Anna R. Yum

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Employment Discrimination, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Retaliation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Wrongful Termination

Anna R. Yum is the founder of The Law Offices of Attorney Anna R. Yum, situated in San Diego, California. She holds a distinguished reputation as an accomplished trial lawyer, boasting an impressive history of successful case negotiations and an exceptional track record of wins. Ms. Yum specializes in two primary legal domains: criminal defense and civil litigation. In the realm of criminal defense, she represents defendants facing prosecution, while in civil litigation, she advocates for plaintiffs in cases of employment discrimination, particularly those related to sexual harassment.

Having graduated from Northwestern University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in communication studies and international studies—ranking 9th in the nation—Ms. Yum pursued her legal education at the University of San Diego School of Law. In 2005, she earned her Juris Doctor degree. During her time in law school, she was inducted into the Order of Barristers, an honor reserved for the top eight oral advocates in her graduating class. Additionally, she received the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates Award, a recognition of her exceptional trial advocacy skills. While studying, Ms. Yum also gained valuable experience as a judicial extern for Hon. Robert M. Takasugi, a senior federal court judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Following her graduation, Ms. Yum commenced her legal career at the Riverside County Office of the District Attorney. Here, she served as a criminal prosecutor, handling a diverse array of cases including domestic violence, drug sales, robbery, grand theft auto, gang-related cases, and sexual assault. In 2008, she established her own law firm. She holds licenses to practice law in both California and Illinois.

Ms. Yum’s esteemed standing among her peers is evident in her Avvo rating of 10.0, a testament to her superb legal abilities, and her inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. Numerous high-profile cases she has been involved in garnered attention from local and national media outlets, such as CNN and Fox News Channel. Beyond her casework, Ms. Yum is frequently sought after for legal analysis on major news networks including Fox News Channel, CNN/HLN, Discovery iD, Court TV, Law & Crime, among others. Actively engaged in various professional associations, she is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Criminal Defense Bar Association of San Diego, the San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyers Club (an exclusive group comprising the finest criminal defense attorneys in San Diego), the San Diego Korean American Bar Association, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.