About Yusun Kang

Los Angeles criminal defense attorney

Yusun Kang is an award-winning Los Angeles criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience representing clients facing serious and complex criminal charges. Her practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense, handling cases throughout Los Angeles County and neighboring counties.
background

Experienced defense in serious criminal cases

With two decades of courtroom experience, Ms. Kang has handled cases involving forensic evidence, witness credibility challenges, and sensitive allegations. She is known for thorough case preparation, strategic litigation, and effective courtroom advocacy.
Ms. Kang represents individuals charged with a wide range of offenses, including murder and attempted murder, sex crimes and child molestation allegations, gang-related offenses, drug crimes and narcotics cases, and violent felonies and strike offenses.
She has extensive experience defending clients in high-stakes cases involving significant potential consequences and complex legal issues.
approach
Ms. Kang's approach to criminal defense is grounded in careful preparation, strategic analysis, and disciplined courtroom advocacy. Each case is evaluated on its own facts, with a focus on identifying weaknesses in the prosecution's case and developing a defense tailored not only to the allegations, but to the broader circumstances affecting the client.
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Careful analysis of the prosecution's evidence

Every case begins with a detailed review of the prosecution's evidence, including police reports, witness statements, forensic materials, and digital evidence. Ms. Kang examines how the case was investigated, whether proper procedures were followed, and whether the evidence supports the charges alleged.

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Identifying legal and factual defenses

Based on that analysis, Ms. Kang develops both legal and factual defenses appropriate to the case. This may include challenging the sufficiency of the evidence, raising constitutional issues, or presenting alternative explanations supported by the facts. Each defense strategy is tailored to the charges, the evidence, and the potential consequences involved.

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Challenging unreliable or inconsistent testimony

Witness credibility is often central to criminal cases. Ms. Kang focuses on identifying inconsistencies, prior statements, and potential bias in witness testimony. Where appropriate, she uses cross-examination and available evidence to test the reliability and accuracy of the prosecution’s witnesses.

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Addressing the full context of each case

Effective defense requires more than analyzing the charges alone. Ms. Kang evaluates the full context surrounding each case, including the client’s background, circumstances, and the factors that may have contributed to the allegations. Where appropriate, this broader perspective is incorporated into defense strategy, negotiations, and advocacy before the court.

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Protecting clients' rights at every stage

From the initial investigation through trial, Ms. Kang works to ensure that her clients’ constitutional rights are protected. This includes evaluating the legality of searches and seizures, the admissibility of statements, and the fairness of the proceedings. She advocates for her clients at every stage, including pretrial motions, negotiations, and trial.

This comprehensive and strategic approach allows Ms. Kang to provide focused representation in cases where the stakes are high and the consequences are significant.

awards

Recognized by the legal community

Jerry Geisler Attorney of the Year
Criminal Courts Bar Association
2026
Defense Attorney of the Year
Los Angeles County Bar Association
2025
These awards are based on recognition within the legal community and criteria established by the awarding organizations
contact

Ready to discuss your case?

Reach out by email or phone. Ms. Kang responds personally to every inquiry and will let you know how she can help.

email
info@ykanglaw.com
phone
323-673-1636
Location
5250 Lankershim Blvd. Suite 500
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Admitted
State Bar of California