Andrea Kim

Andrea Kim is a Washington criminal defense attorney focused on protecting individual rights in high-stakes cases. Her practice emphasizes strategic advocacy, meticulous preparation, and decisive courtroom representation. She represents clients facing misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile matters, DUI charges, and post-conviction issues across Washington courts with professionalism, discretion, and a results-driven focus.

Andrea earned her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law. She completed two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Washington State University, and obtained a minor in French after an academic study abroad in Nantes, France, strengthening her analytical and cross-cultural perspective skills.

During her legal training, Andrea developed extensive courtroom exposure through internships and externships in juvenile, municipal, and federal courts. She assisted in defending misdemeanor and felony matters, supported public defense efforts, and gained practical insight into criminal procedure, evidentiary strategy, and effective client advocacy within demanding, high-pressure litigation environments.

After admission to the bar, Andrea represented clients across Washington, handling a wide spectrum of criminal cases. She assumed leadership responsibilities, trained associate attorneys, and served as a trial trainer, refining litigation strategy, courtroom presentation, and disciplined preparation essential to effective criminal defense in complex, contested, and time-sensitive proceedings.

Andrea later advanced into senior roles at boutique criminal defense practices before establishing her own firm. Her work focuses on criminal defense, juvenile offenses, felony charges, DUI defense, domestic violence cases, record vacating and sealing, and gun rights restoration with a client-centered strategy grounded in thorough analysis and procedural precision.

Andrea Kim is recognized for disciplined advocacy, careful case evaluation, and unwavering commitment to constitutional protections. Her approach combines strategic judgment with clear communication, ensuring clients understand their options while receiving prepared, assertive representation throughout every phase of the criminal justice process from investigation through resolution and post-conviction matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, ARK Law, PLLC
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Seattle University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Washington State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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