Law Office of Mia F. Yamamoto

06/13/2026

https://abc7.com/post/mia-yamamoto-honored-la-pride-grand-marshal-reflecting-lifetime-advocacy/19282661/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASZkJ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEei6Q_RfcPK26tVvJ22ssUyleuUciSKiNmHBW1J0XZMipCV3G68hRkEjoEcd4_aem_jOpeIyQgzJAJraKc-rwPHA

Yamamoto, a criminal defense attorney, veteran and longtime advocate for justice, is being honored for her decades of activism shaped by her early life and career.

06/15/2024

Mia in conversation with Shelby Chesnut, as published in the Harvard Law Review Civil Rights Civil Liberties Journal.

11/29/2023

Getting a prisoner out of the torture chambers of Guantanamo, it took a dedicated defender 10 years to get him freedom!

More than one million people in prisons around the world never get access to a qualified lawyer to uphold their legal rights. Too many prisoners are tortured or mistreated. Their stories often remain untold. When a story is told, like that of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, it can have a remarkable effect.

09/14/2023

See you in November!

NAPABA is thrilled to announce that our Gala keynote speaker for the 2023 NAPABA Convention will be Mia F. Yamamoto!

Mia is an extraordinary trailblazer—a transgender activist, a distinguished lawyer, and a beacon of inspiration for positive change. Her unwavering commitment to championing LGBTQ+ rights and advancing social justice has left an indelible mark on countless lives. We are honored to have her as a featured speaker at this year's 35th Anniversary Gala.

Secure your spot for the 2023 NAPABA Convention now and don't miss the Gala! Gala tickets are available a la carte when you register → https://www.napaba.org/page/2023_Convention

08/03/2023

07/27/2023

Hanging out with the Amazing A.C. Tony Jones, at the CPDA Basic Trial Skills Institute, University of San Diego, 7/27/23! His lectures on police investigations is the best I’ve ever seen. He was a police officer for 24 years before he became a defense lawyer!

01/11/2023

Can’t wait to see Mia Frances Yamamoto’s presentation at CCDS2023 next month.

Register at www.ccdseminar.com