Yvonne Chin
statement appears partly AIJudge Yvonne Chin is rated “Exceptionally Well Qualified” by the King County Bar Association, King County Women Lawyers, the Latina/o Bar Association, and the Loren Miller Bar Association (“the local affiliate . . . of African-American attorneys” in Washington). In 2026, the King County Council unanimously appointed her to the District Court. Before joining the bench, Judge Chin was a dedicated civil legal aid and public interest attorney. As Legal Director of the Sexual Violence Law Center and Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU of Washington, she represented people confronting some of life’s most difficult challenges. Her broad legal experience spans civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law. She has successfully represented clients in both trial and appellate courts in Washington, Illinois, and federal court. She also served as a Judge and Magistrate Pro Tempore in Seattle Municipal Court. Judge Chin brings years of public service experience and a deep commitment to the fair and respectful treatment of everyone who appears before her. Her independence, careful preparation, and respect for every person’s dignity help ensure our courts are fair, accessible, and grounded in the law.