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Andrew Yi
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Biography
Andrew Y. Yi was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He grew up in south Tacoma and attended Visitation Primary School and Bellarmine High School. Andrew’s primary areas of practice include criminal defense and plaintiff’s personal injury law.
Andrew attended New York University and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and mathematics with high honors. During his time at NYU, Andrew was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and received numerous awards for scholastic excellence including the NYU Honors Scholars Award and the NYU Founders Day Award (awarded to undergraduates who graduate in the top ten percent of their class). Andrew also served as an intern for U.S. Senator Patty Murray as an undergraduate.
Andrew attended law school at Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee on a merit scholarship. During his time at Vanderbilt, Andrew was inducted into Phi Delta Phi, an international legal honors fraternity with an emphasis in promoting legal ethics. Andrew worked at various legal internships including serving as a research assistant for several Vanderbilt law school professors, in the general counsel’s office for a large publicly traded company, for several law firms, and as a law clerk for the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. Andrew’s internships exposed him to a variety of areas of law, both civil and criminal, and allowed him to learn the intricacies of both trial and appellate litigation.
After graduating from law school, Andrew was admitted to the Washington State Bar, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Following his admission to the bar, Andrew worked as a deputy prosecutor for the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office.
Andrew is a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Washington Defender’s Association, the Honorable Robert J. Bryan Inn of Court, and the Washington Association for Justice. In his spare time, Andrew serves as a member of the board of directors for A Step Ahead in Pierce County, a non-profit organization serving the needs of developmentally disabled children.
Andrew speaks fluent Korean and is available for consultations in Korean.
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Licensed in Washington for 13 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Thurston County Office of Assigned Counsel
926 24th Way SW, Olympia, WA, 98502
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by RW | December 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Experience!!
When I first contacted Andrew Yi, I had planned on meeting with several lawyers so I could shop around and really get one I was comfortable with, since my previous encounters had been pretty terrible. I've even had a lawyer call me AFTER the case was settled, only to bill me over $100 for a follow up...
Posted by Sheri | October 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense
I highly recommend Andrew Yi!
Mr. Yi was very understanding and helpful to not only my son's criminal situation, but also to me as his mother. He gained my son's trust very quickly and followed through with everything he told him he would be able to do for him. That meant a lot to my son because he has a hard time trusting anyon...
Posted by Cody | June 18, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Better than we could have hoped.
I was initially charged with a class B felony. I had met with two other lawyers before I met Andrew. My wife and I left his office knowing Andrew was above the lawyers we had previously met with. After we chose Andrew all our hopes for my case became reality. Even after a slight hiccup in my sentenci...
Posted by Frank | May 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Look no further
Andrew Yi is a very knowledgeable and easy to work with Lawyer. I recommend Him without reservation. I had a situation that could have gone several different ways and in a short period of time I was dismissed at the very lowest consequence possible. He is very affordable for what you receive in re...
Posted by camron | May 10, 2013 | Criminal Defense
DUI to wreckless driving
I would not hesitate in recommending Andrew Yi as an attorney. First impression he may seem young, but he maintains his professionalism at all times, always kept me informed of any new information, and NEVER SETTLED FOR LESS. He has had his experience on both sides of the court room so that allows hi...
Andrew Yi's Lawyer Endorsements
"Andrew has a keen legal mind and is skilled and gifted writer. He is quick to spot and grasp issues and he makes compelling and well reasoned arguments. He is also a very effective oral advocate and fights tenaciously for the rights of his clients. I highly endorse this attorney's work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a great lawyer! He is a deep strategic thinker, an excellent writer, and he stays on top of current case law related to ciminal law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew delivers excellent results to his clients and is a skilled attorney. He is always very courteous and professional to his colleagues."
"Andrew is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney who works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Andrew Yi is a very knowledgable and practical lawyer who knows the law in his areas of practice backwards and forwards. He has helped me with criminal aspects relevant to immigration cases and he was able to give me the precise facts I needed to resolve a relatively urgent matter. I have the utmost confidence in his abilities and could not recommend him more."
"Andrew Yi is a bright, energetic young attorney and it well-liked in Tacoma’s criminal law community. Andrew works hard to get results for his clients, and he has been reliable and honest in my dealings with him.It is my pleasure to endorse Andrew Yi.""
"Mr. Yi is an exceptional criminal defense attorney who is passionate about what he does and committed to providing his clients with quality representation. I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone needing help."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having worked with Mr. Yi while he was a prosecutor, I was impressed with his knowledge of the law, his negotiating skills and his compassion which is sometimes lacking in negotiations. I was not surprised when Mr. Yi left the prosecutors office to devote himself to defending the accused. He is an exceptional advocate."
"Andrew Yi is a bright young attorney and a rising star in the legal field. I have personally referred cases to Andrew for appeal and I have heard great things from the clients whom I've referred to him. I therefore endorse Andrew Yi without reservation."
"Andrew Yi brings an unparalleled level of professionalism and passion to his representation of his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew to a personal friend or former client in need."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a valued collegue. His former experience as a prosecutor serves him well as a defense attorney, along with his commitment to the legal process and ability to provide top notch client representation. I highly recomend him."
"Andrew is an intelligent and well prepared attorney. He will always fight for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is sharp and well prepared."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is an advocate for his clients and is a very well respected lawyer in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a talented criminal defense attorney and is dedicated to providing the best quality representation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr. Yi at the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office. As a prosecutor, Mr. Yi did a great job handling a wide variety of difficult cases. As a defense attorney, Mr. Yi does an excellent job providing clients with high quality representation. He will do great things as a defense attorney."
"Mr. Yi was a fair minded and hard working prosecutor and is quickly earning his stripes as a criminal defense attorney as well. Mr. Yi has unique insight into the area of criminal defense and brings that experience and knowledge to the table in any case he takes on. I highly recommend Mr. Yi for all of your criminal law needs."
"Andrew is always professional and offers experienced and aggressive criminal defense. His experience as a prosecutor offers him the advantage of knowing what prosecutors are looking for and what works with them to get the possible results. I endorse Andrew Yi."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Member, Thomas H. Malone Inn of Phi Beta Phi
2008
Honors Scholar, New York University
2008
Member, Phi Beta Kappa
2008
Founder's Day Award, New York University
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel
2012 - 2012
Rule 9 Intern, Pierce County Prosecutor's Office
2012 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Law Offices Of Krupa & Clark
2012 - 2012
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Pierce County Prosecutor's Office
2011 - 2011
Summer Law Clerk, Washington State Court Of Appeals Division Two
2010 - 2010
Research Assistant, Professor Margaret Blair, Vanderbilt University Law School
2009 - 2009
Research Assistant, Professor Brian Fitzpatrick, Vanderbilt University Law School
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, Jackson, Kweller, McKinney, Warden & Hayes
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.
2008 - 2008
Research Assistant, Professor Michael Vandenbergh, Vanderbilt University Law School
2008 - 2009
Research Assistant, Professor W. Kip Viscusi, Vanderbilt University Law School
2004 - 2004
Legislative Intern, Office Of Senator Patty Murray (D Wa)
Associations
2013 - Present
Pierce County Career Technical Education Advisory BoardCareer Technical Education Advisor
2013 - Present
University of Washington Honors Moot Court ProgramJudge
2013 - Present
Curtis Senior High SchoolCareer and Technical Educational Advisor
2012 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice
2012 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association District and Municipal Court CommitteeLiason
2012 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
2012 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionNo Value
2012 - Present
A Step Ahead In Pierce CountyBoard Member
2012 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2012 - Present
Washington Defender Association
2012 - Present
Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court
2012 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)
2012 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
2012 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2008 - Present
Thomas H. Malone Inn of Phi Delta Phi
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. MC
Dismissed
State v. AF
Dismissed
State v. BR
Reduction from felony to simple misdemeanor
State v. DR
Reduced to simple misdemeanor
State v. SL
Reduced to simple misdemeanor with no jail time
State v. DM
Domestic Violence Assault - Dismissed
DOL v. LK
Case Dismissed
City of Federal Way v. KJ
Dismissed
City of Fife v. JR
State v. VK
State v. BB
Education
2011
Vanderbilt University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
The Honorable Robert J. Bryan Inn of Court - January 2013 Presentation
Mindful Lawyering
2013
October 2013 CLE
Anatomy of a Malpractice Lawsuit
2013
Introduction to Law
Experiences in Criminal Law Practice
2013
Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson Appellate Advocacy Competition
Appellate Competition Judge
Languages
Korean
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I blew a .085 on the field sobriety test and got taken into the police station but passed the breath test at the station...
12 Sep 2012
Q&A
Is a deferred DUI my best option, due to the cercimstances?
10 Sep 2012