Eyvin Hernandez was born in El Salvador in 1978. His family immigrated to the United States when he was a toddler, fleeing the civil war and seeking a better life. His family lived in several working class neighborhoods of the Los Angeles area including Pico Union, Baldwin Village, Lawndale, and South Central Los Angeles. After graduating from Leuzinger High School, Eyvin went on to attend El Camino College.

Eyvin eventually transferred to the University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics. He later attended UCLA Law School where he worked as associate editor for the Chicanx-Latinx Law Review.

Eyvin joined the L.A. County Public Defender's Office in 2006 where he has worked for the entirety of his career. He has always been a passionate advocate for the most vulnerable people in the Los Angeles community: people experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse. Eyvin served as a mentor and trainer for dozens of newly-hired deputy public defenders. His most recent assignment was at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Courthouse handling felony cases. Eyvin has also volunteered his time to advocate for children in the juvenile justice system.

Eyvin is also an active member of the Los Angeles County Public Defenders Union - Local 148, where he previously served on the board of directors. He also volunteered his time as a mentor for the UCLA Law Fellows Program that seeks to encourage students from diverse backgrounds to apply to and attend law school at UCLA. Eyvin has also volunteered for student mentoring for the Latina Lawyers Bar Association.

In his free time, Eyvin loves to travel and dances salsa competitively. He is a vegetarian who cares deeply about animal rights and wellness. He is an avid fan of collegiate and professional sports and is a season ticket holder for UCLA football and loves his LA Dodgers. He is currently enrolled in a novel writing class through the UCLA Extension School.

Most importantly, Eyvin is a dearly loved son, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend. He has always been there for his family providing his help and advice. He also has always been the type of person to make and keep long-lasting friendships.