Anna Reese Yum
- Biography
Attorney Anna Yum is a former prosecutor and preeminent award-winning criminal defense attorney. Ms. Yum is a nationally recognized trial attorney who is regularly called upon and trusted by national television networks such as Fox News, HLN/CNN, Investigation Discovery,and many more, to provide legal commentary on the nation’s top headlines. For the past decade, Attorney Yum has successfully handled a wide gamut of cases ranging from murder, rape, child molestation, gang enhancements, domestic violence, drug sales and possession, DUI/DWI, and many more. Due to her highly respected reputation, Ms. Yum has garnered a number of prestigious awards which recognize her ability as a tenacious and aggressive trial attorney. In 2015, Ms. Yum was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, an accolade which recognizes only 2.5% of the top lawyers under 40 years old in California. In 2016, Ms. Yum was recognized as a Super Lawyer, an accolade which honors only 5% of lawyers in the state of California who achieved outstanding peer recognition and professional achievement. In addition to being selected by Super Lawyers, Attorney Yum is also recognized by her peers as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in the country and The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. If you would like a free initial consultation with premier San Diego criminal defense and DUI/DWI lawyer Anna R. Yum, please contact us at 619-233-4433.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fixed
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- Since 2005
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Korean:
Spoken
- Professional Experience
- Deputy District Attorney
- Riverside County District Attorney’s Office
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2006 –
2008
- * Nominated for Riverside Misdemeanor Prosecutor of the Year
* Won DDA Employee of the Month while on the Misdemeanor Trial Team
* Won DDA Employee of the Month while in the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse unit.
* Personally handpicked by District Attorney to be highlighted in the annual recruiting brochure due to her success in the office.
* Prosecuted case that was names as one of DA ROD PACHECO LISTS TOP 10 SEX CRIMES CASES OF 2007
- Education
- University of San Diego School of Law
- J.D. (2005)
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2002
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2005 - Activities: USD National Mock Trial Team.
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- Northwestern University
- B.S. (2000) | Communications Studies and International Studies
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1997
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2000 -
- Awards
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Super Lawyers
- 2016
- Super Lawyers Magazine recognizes only the most outstanding attorneys who have attained exceptional peer recognition, endorsement, and professional achievement. Super Lawyers only recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in each state per practice area.
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Super Lawyers Rising Star
- 2015
- Super Lawyers Magazine recognizes Rising Stars who are no more than the top 2.5% lawyers under 40 years old per state. Ms. Yum was awarded this prestigious accolade in 2015.
- Top 40 Under 40
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2015
- The American Society of Legal Advocates is an exclusive invitation-only organization comprised of the nation’s preeminent attorneys who excel in trial advocacy and the highest professional standards.
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2014
- The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization which consists of the premier trial lawyers across the country. Ms. Yum was selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the area of criminal defense.
- Top DUI Lawyer
- San Diego Metro Magazine Top Lawyers
- 2011
- San Diego Metro Magazine recognizes the top attorneys in San Diego per practice area. Ms. Yum was awarded this top accolade in the legal area of DUI/DWI.
- Professional Associations
- San Diego Korean American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyers Club
- Member
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2014 –
Current -
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Member
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2012 –
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- William B. Enright Inn of Court
- Member
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2010 –
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- San Diego County Bar Association
- Member
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2008 –
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- Criminal Defense Bar Association of San Diego
- Member
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2008 –
Current -
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California State Bar
 # 240009
- Member
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2005 –
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- J. Clifford Wallace Inn of Court
- Member
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2008 –
2010 -
- Lawyers Club of San Diego
- Officer
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2008 –
2010 -
- California District Attorneys Association
- Member
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2006 –
2008 -
- Publications
- Top Ten DUI Do’s
- Online Lawyer Source
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