Ada Smoke (Wong)
About Ada Smoke (Wong)
Ada Smoke (Wong) is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Ada Smoke (Wong) is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Employment Law - Individuals
Current Firm: AKW Law PC
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
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