Meet Deputy District Attorney Min Yoon

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, which is observed throughout the month of May, we are featuring stories of DA employees, what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their contributions at the DA’s Office.

Meet Deputy District Attorney Min Yoon, who has been with the DA’s Office since 2012, when she was a summer intern, and she officially joined as a Deputy District Attorney in 2015 at our North County Branch. Most recently, she served in the DUI Homicide Unit, and has now transitioned into a new role within the Family Protection Unit.

Read more about what inspired her to pursue a career at the DA’s Office, below.

Why did you choose a career in public service/what inspired you to pursue this career?

“I was drawn to public service by a desire to advocate for victims. When I was an intern, I had the chance to observe a young girl testifying about her traumatizing experience. Seeing how she handled the testimony and her resilience afterward was a life-changing moment for me. That moment made me realize that I want to dedicate my career to serving our community and making a meaningful impact on people’s lives during their most vulnerable moments.”

What does AANHPI Month mean to you/why is it important?

“As an AANHPI prosecutor, this month is a reminder of how important representation is in our field. It’s about community building, celebrating our shared culture, and opening doors for the next generation. This is a major reason why I serve as a board member for NAPIPA (National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association), to help ensure our voices are heard and to support the attorneys coming up after us. “

A fun fact about you or what do you enjoy doing in your free time?

“These days, my weekends are usually spent cheering for my two kids as they just started to get into youth sports. I love being there to support them as they try out new activities. When we are not at the fields, I really enjoy spending quality time with my family, hosting friends for home karaoke nights, or planning out elaborate dinner party menus.”