Kevin J. Yanasak has been a trial lawyer in Washington State since 1985. He represents clients throughout Washington, including municipal, district, superior, appellate, federal, tribal, and the circuit court of Oregon. Kevin practices (bench & jury trials) in the areas of personal injury, criminal (traffic, misdemeanor, DUI, felonies - adult & juvenile), family law (complex dissolution proceedings - past GAL / parenting investigator), probate & estate planning and civil lawsuits. He believes the highest compliment his clients can give him is to refer their family and friends.
Kevin graduated from Gonzaga Law School, where he was selected to be on Law Review. He clerked at the Spokane City Attorneys office (defended city in negligence trial). He was "Mr. Spokane" 1981 - 1st runner-up. He is a past deputy prosecuting attorney for Pierce County (handled thousands of cases, and trials), and served as a pro-tem judge in Eatonville Municipal Court.
Prior to law school, Kevin grew up and worked on a 40 acre farm, in Orting, WA. He also picked berries 3 summers (starting at age 9). Worked chicken farm, milked cows, church lawnmower, daffodil bulbs & corn fields, produce farms, hay fields, collected tree cones, Christmas boughs, grocery store & gas station. Spent 6 summers logging near Mt. Rainier & S.E. Alaska, 3 more summers on seafood barges in Alaska (crab & salmon in Bering Sea - Aleutian Islands to Nome). Thinned apples alongside migrant workers in Wenatchee. Fought forest fires, commercial painter, hod carrier & Laborers Union in Spokane. While in high school, backpacked 2 1/2 months Europe & North Africa (1973 Boxing Champ (1 day), Marrakesh, Morocco, age 17); official Taps bugler Orting Soldiers Home. Paid own way through college & law school. Also traveled throughout United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, West Indies & South Pacific (hitch-hiked across USA). 1/2 subject 1957 world wide news "twins lost in woods". Provided legal services to Tacoma's low-income Hilltop area.
Kevin was a 4-year varsity letter winner at WSU, where he was captain of the wrestling team. He received an NCAA Division 1 scholarship, selected USA College All Star Competition, graduated with two degrees, and was awarded the Pacific-10 Conference Medal (1979 outstanding student-athlete award).
At Orting High School, Kevin was a 4-year varsity letter winner in football and wrestling, and was the student body president. He became the 1st NCAA Division 1 wrestler from the town of Orting. After college, he coached in Spokane and in 1990, was named head wrestling coach at Orting high school. He also did internships at Spokane City Hall, and Washington, D.C.
Kevin is involved in the community, and was chair of the Edgewood Planning Commission. He enjoys reading, traveling, splitting wood, mushroom picking, crabbing & salmon fishing - Shaw Island property, gardening (featured in Puyallup Herald, 5/08), mountain climbing (solo Mt. Rainier '94; summitted 10 times), running (8 Marathons 2015-16, age 59-60), reading the paper & watching the news shows on Sunday morning.
Practice areas
Felony Drug Offenses Sex Crimes & Assaults Burglary & Robbery DUI / Traffic Domestic Violence Juvenile All other Felonies & Misdemeanors
37 years
Auto Accidents Wrongful Death Motorcycle Accidents Slip & Fall Accidents Premise Liability Pedestrian Accidents Dog Bite
37 years
Wills Probate Community Property Agreements Power-of-Attorneys Healthcare Directive
37 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1985 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Law Review | Gonzaga Law School | 1984 |
"Mr. Spokane" (1st runner up) | City of Spokane | 1981 |
Pacific-10 Conference Medal (outstanding student-athlete award) | Washington State University | 1979 |
Wrestling (4-year letterwinner) | Washington State University | 1979 |
NCAA Division 1 scholarship (5 years) | Washington State University | 1979 |
Selected USA College All Star | Washington State University | 1979 |
Phi Alpha Theta (History) | Washington State University | 1979 |
Kilworth Charitable Scholarship | Orting High School | 1974 |
Boxing Champ (1-day) | Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa | 1973 |
Mile Swim Badge | Boy Scouts of America | 1967 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Notary Public | Yanasak Law Offices | 1987 - Present |
Solo Practitioner | Yanasak Law Offices | 1987 - Present |
Judge Pro-tem | Eatonville Municipal Court | 2008 - 2008 |
Chair, Planning Commission | City of Edgewood | 2003 - 2005 |
Stakeholder, Committee on Widening Meridian | City of Edgewood | 2003 - 2004 |
Commissioner, Sewer Advisory Task Force | City of Edgewoood | 2002 - 2003 |
WSBA Law Week, Speakers Bureau, Lawyer-to-Lawyer Programs | Volunteer Lawyers Program | 1990 - 2005 |
TPCBA Pro Bono Volunteer Legal Services & Job Shadow | Pierce County | 1990 - 2005 |
Head Wrestling Coach | Orting High School | 1990 - 1990 |
GAL / Parenting Investigator | Pierce County Superior Court | 1987 - 1992 |
Staff Attorney | Hyatt Legal Services | 1986 - 1987 |
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Pierce County Prosecutors Office | 1985 - 1986 |
Head Wrestling Coach | Orting Junior High | 1985 - 1985 |
Legal Clerk | Private Law Firms | 1983 - 1985 |
Legal Clerk | Spokane City Attorneys Office | 1983 - 1983 |
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance | Gonzaga Law School | 1983 - 1983 |
Assistant Wrestling Coach | John Rogers High School in Spokane | 1981 - 1981 |
Intern | Spokane City Hall | 1980 - 1981 |
Intern | Washington, D.C. | 1977 - 1977 |
Student Body President | Orting High School | 1974 - 1974 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Puyallup Tribal Court | Member | 2001 - Present |
Family Law Section - TPCBA | Member | 1994 - Present |
U.S. District Court Eastern Division | Member | 1993 - Present |
U.S. District Court Western Division | Member | 1986 - Present |
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit | Member | 1986 - Present |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
Puyallup Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2308 | Member | 1985 - Present |
Planning Commission - Edgewood | Chair | 2003 - 2005 |
American Bar Association | Member | 1985 - 1986 |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 1985 - 1986 |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1983 - 1986 |
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International | Member | 1981 - 1982 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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19:3 Gonzaga Law Review | Lyon v. Lyon | 1984 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gonzaga Law School | Juris Doctor | 1984 |
Washington State University | BA | 1979 |
Washington State University | BA | 1979 |
Orting High School | Diploma (Student Body President) | 1974 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Rogers High School | Justice System in Washington | 2003 |
Alternative School in Tacoma | Justice System in Washington | 1997 |
Orting High School | Justice System in Washington | 1991 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Court of Appeals, Division 2 | State v. Tobias, 53 Wn. App. 635 (1989) |
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Charles Hostnik, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 10, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kevin is a great attorney, with a caring attitude for each of his clients. I have know Kevin for over twenty years, and would without hesitation recommend him as a lawyer.
Michael Clark, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 3, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kevin is a top notch lawyer. I worked with Kevin on a case and he went above and beyond to get a great result for his client. Kevin is always well prepared and really knows his way around the court system.
Charles Hostnik, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 10, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kevin is a great attorney, with a caring attitude for each of his clients. I have know Kevin for over twenty years, and would without hesitation recommend him as a lawyer.
Michael Clark, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 3, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kevin is a top notch lawyer. I worked with Kevin on a case and he went above and beyond to get a great result for his client. Kevin is always well prepared and really knows his way around the court system.
Jennifer Tepker, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 29, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Respected, competent, and reliable. Mr. Yanasak is an aggressive attorney that I have recommended time and time again to friends and family in Pierce County and surrounding areas over the past 15 years. I began my legal career interning in Mr. Yanasak's office 10 years ago, and I witnessed first-hand Mr. Yanasak's commitment to diligent and tenacious representation. Now, as a fellow attorney, I appreciate Mr. Yanasak's vast experience and respect in the legal community and turn to him for trusted collaboration. He listens to his clients and knows the law; combining those attributes, he makes the law work for them and gets his clients' desired results. Of many referred family and friends, all have had positive feedback on their experience with Mr. Yanasak, and, as I did to each of them, I recommend Mr. Yanasak to you.
Mark Treyz, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 8, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kevin for nearly 25 years and have found him to be an excellent lawyer. He is well respected by lawyers, prosecuting attorneys, and judges. He obtains exceptional results for his clients.
Adam Yanasak, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 8, 2010
Relationship: Family member
Kevin is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney in a variety of areas of law. He is extremely hard-working and tireless in pursuit of the best possible outcome for his clients. I would highly recommend him in criminal cases and matters involving personal injury claims. He is particularly experienced handling complex DUI cases, and knows his way around a courtroom as he has conducted numerous misdemeanor and felony trials in various counties across the State. I often consult with Kevin on estate planning, personal injury, family law, and criminal matters and always find him to be insightful and precise in his recommendations and advice. I have confidence in referring clients to his care and have always gotten positive feedback.
John Fuhrman, General practice Attorney on Oct 6, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Very experienced and skilled attorney. I highly recommend!
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