Paul Kiyonaga has more than 16 years of experience in criminal and general civil litigation, including transnational litigation; human rights proceedings; diplomatic immunities and privileges; employment and labor matters; and commercial and contractual disputes.  His clients range from businesses and embassies to class action plaintiffs and individuals.  He has also represented several diplomatic figures in high-profile cases.

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Paul has handled 15 trials and numerous appeals.  A frequent speaker on criminal law and international legal topics, he is an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School, and served for two years as the Co-Chair of the D.C. Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Section.

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Paul was recognized recently as a “Top Washington Lawyer” by Washingtonian magazine, and he has been named one of “America’s Best Attorneys” by American Airlines magazine.

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Raised in El Salvador, Panama, Brazil and Spain, Paula speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese, and is proficient in Japanese. 

Education:
 

• Harvard Law School (J.D.)
   

• University of North Carolina,
  Chapel Hill (B.A.)
   

Bar Admissions:
 

• New York and  District of Columbia, Bars
   

• U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
   

• Several U.S. Courts of Appeal