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James Lawrence Yeargan Jr.

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 90% DUI / DWI
    9 years, 1,000 cases
  • 5% Criminal Defense
    9 years, 1,000 cases
  • 5% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
    9 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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James Yeargan is one of the most respected and sought after DUI attorneys in the state. His successful defense record and unprecedented devotion to his clients... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“BEST LAWYER IN TOWN”

Posted by: VH, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I really hate lawyers...always have. I have never felt that I could really trust one unless they were a family member and even then, there's no... more
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5 star rating

“Very Professional and Honest, I highly recommned him”

Posted by: a DUI client, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Didn't give empty promises and was able to conclude my case in a very timely manner.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

19 endorsements


Kimberly Ann Berry

Mr. Yeargan is a great DUI defense lawyer. He gets his clients fantastic results including many reductions from DUI to reckless driving and "not... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kimberly Berry , Atlanta (GA), 3 months ago
Kevin Aaron Chastine

I have seen Jim in action and he is an excellent attorney, extremely knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kevin Chastine , Atlanta (GA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since James Lawrence Yeargan Jr. was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2003 04/11/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Yeargan & Yarbrough, LLC 2007–present
Assistant Solicitor/Prosecutor at Municipal Court of Atlanta 2005–2006
See all 3 job entries

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Mercer University-W. George L.S. Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003
Emory University Political Science and English BA - Bachelor of Arts 2000

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Field Sobriety Testing Certified NHTSA
Intoxilyzer 5000 Operator Certified State of Georgia
See all 5 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Committee Chair DUI Advisory Task Force, Municipal Court of Atlanta 2011-present
Member National College for DUI Defense 2011-present
See all 8 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 15
Answers: 713 Legal Answers
24 Best Answers - chosen by asker
105 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
58 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 60 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
DUI Evidence and Courtroom Presentation DUI Evidence and Courtroom Presentation 2006
DUI Evidence and Courtroom Presentation DUI Evidence and Courtroom Presentation 2005