Sunni Young Ko

Sunni Young Ko

4.7
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 34 years

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Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

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Sunni Young Ko's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by J | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

If you want a lion in the courtroom, look no further.

Sunni is a fantastic attorney. She tells you everything you need to know about every aspect of your case, and tells you the truth. I hired another lawyer before her, and what a night & day difference it was having Sunni on my side. I was charged with a serious crime. The sort that ruins your life..., ruins your family's life, and there is no coming back from. Sunni not only destroyed the "evidence" the pathetic investigator threw together, but she managed to have the charges dropped to nothing but a basic slap on the wrist before trial. Her tenacity and ingenious game plan worked fantastically, as she made the prosecutor play right into our hands. Without her experience and sheer voracity, I'd likely be sitting in prison for something I had nothing to do with. Instead, I'm home with my family ready to regain control of our lives. Words cannot express the sheer gratitude I have for Sunni's hard work and dedication. Don't hesitate to hire her. Having her experience in your corner could mean the difference between a life sentence and getting everything dismissed. To throw a cheesy line in here, "You want it Sunni on your side."

Posted by Becky | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my Son

Sunni Ko represented my son in a very serious case. She never gave up and when things looked dire, she continued to use her years of experience and legal skill to push back and advocate for right. My son is now getting the help he needs, becoming a productive citizen, rather than wasting years in p...rison. She is tough, and tells it like it is. Follow her advice, trust her instincts. She's brilliant. You will be very glad you hired her.

Posted by Katherine | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Sunni Ko

My family was devastated and overwhelmed when my son-in-law faced multiple false felony charges that could have resulted in 20 or more years. We researched and interviewed attorneys for several months until someone recommended Sunni. We knew immediately that Sunni was the right fit for us. Sunni w...as able to provide comfort and hope to my family, while educating us about the process and what to expect in the coming months. She gave us regular updates as she researched the prosecutors case and encouraged us to reach out to her anytime with questions or concerns. Sunni was incredibly thorough and found many holes in the case. In the end, the outcome far exceeded our hopes and expectations. My son-in-law is now back home with his family. I highly recommend Sunni. Words cannot express how thankful I am for what she did for my family. Sunni is a gifted attorney and a wonderful human being.

Posted by Damon | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A brilliant, dedicated professional

Sunni Ko took a dire looking, nuanced case and brought out a decisive victory over the prosecution. The odds in our favor looked bleak and the consequences of a loss would've been catastrophic. Sunni took specific care to address each and every detail of the case and dismantled prosecutor''s theory p...iece by piece. I cannot stress how talented she is. If your case is complex and you need dedicated representation, Sunni is the attorney you must hire.

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Shining Light

I had come under Sunni's purview after a conflict of interest with my previous lawyer. Immediately she began to review my case stemming back to my divorce. By our next meeting, she had out the entirety of my previous divorce case, the then current criminal case notes, and related reports sprawled out... on her desk. It was very clear how thorough she was when she was able to cite information from my cases without effort and in a detail I had completely forgotten. In short: she knew my situation better than I did. Through persistence she managed to bring evidence to light that was overlooked by everyone. CPS reports and filed evidence articles had contained important, overlooked, crucial information that lead to a dismissal of my case. She did her job and she did it well. Her tenacity and honesty was much welcomed. I owe her my life. Hire her yesterday.

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Sunni Young Ko's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Gerl

Violent crime lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sunni Ko is an outstanding attorney. As a prosecutor she served as a strong model for other prosecuting attorneys, including myself, to follow. Now representing those accused of serious violent crimes, her clients are in great hands and the prosecution is in for a battle. I would recommend anyone charged with such an offense to Ms. Ko without hesitation."

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Jared Ausserer

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - 2011

Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney's Office, Criminal Division

2004 - 2010

Faculty member, National District Attorneys Association

1992 - 2010

Supervising Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Tacoma, Washington

1990 - 1992

Public Defender, Snohomish County Public Defender (Everett)

Associations

2015 - Present

Women's Intergenerational Living Legacy Organization

Board Member

2014 - Present

Korean Women's Association

Board Member

2014 - Present

Asian Pacific Cultural Center

Board Member

2011 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers (Pierce County chapter)

2011 - Present

Pierce County Minority Bar Association

2011 - Present

Korean American Association

2011 - Present

Washington Defender Association

2011 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

2011 - Present

Asian American Bar Association

2010 - Present

Multicultural Self-Sufficiency Movement

Volunteer Attorney

2002 - Present

Korean Bar Association

Advisory Board

1991 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Vance, 12-1-00435-0

Dismissed

State v. Long, 11-1-04367-5

Dismissed

State v. Mustin, 12-1-00290-0

All felony charges dismissed. Guilty Assault in the Fourth Degree

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Education

1990

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

J.D.

1987

University of Utah

B.A. & B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2010

WAPA Summer Conference

Voire Dire

2010

National District Attorney's Association

Voire Dire, Cross Examination, Trial Advocacy

2009

Houston Conference

Effective Cross Examination

2009

Children's Justice Conference

Profile of a Child Homicide Case

2008

Prosecuting Homicides

Homicides by Abuse

2008

Prosecuting Homicides

Domestic Violence Homicides

2008

Elder Abuse Conference

Profile of Elder Abuse Case

2005

WAPA Winter Conference

Prosecuting Sexual Assaults

2001

WAPA Summer Conference

Voire Dire

Publications

2012

9th Circuit, No. 11-30030, D.C. No. 2:10-cr-00264-MJP-1 United States v. Keith Russell

Languages

Korean

English

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