Jeffrey Stephen Young

Jeffrey Stephen Young

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 31 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Debt Collection, Copyright Infringement ... +2 more

1307 State St 1st FL, Santa Barbara, CA

About Jeffrey

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 80%

32 years | 288 cases

80%
Debt Collection 10%

32 years | 36 cases

10%
Copyright Infringement 5%

21 years | 10 cases

5%
Trucking Accident 4%

32 years | 14 cases

4%
Wrongful Death 1%

32 years | 3 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jeffrey Young

1307 State St 1st FL, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Jeffrey Stephen Young's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A lawyer who is remarkably responsive, knowledgeable, kind, and truly outstanding!

I was involved in a car accident where I was not at fault ,however, my case became quite complicated due to the injuries I sustained and I knew I had to get help to navigate through the process. After researching various attorneys, I received a very positive recommendation for Mr. Jeffrey Young. I of...ten find talking to lawyers intimidating, but that was not the case with him. He was very approachable, explained the legal process clearly, and was always available when I needed to speak with him. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a positive experience with a lawyer. He truly is the best!

Posted by Emma | August 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredible Experience

I hired Jeff in June of 2021 to help in regard to a car accident. He was so kind and considerate every step of the way and guided me towards exactly what to do to ensure I was taken care of. He was professional, organized, and steadfast in making sure I was properly compensated for my losses. I have ...nothing bad to say about my experience and would recommend him again and again. Thank you so much Jeff!

Posted by Tony & Sylvia | March 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Our Appreciation To Jeffery Young

Dear Jeffrey, We are so grateful for your acceptance of taking on our son’s tragic, untimely, and heartbreaking, wrongful death case. Your empathy and professional assistance and guidance in this matter was a godsend for us. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and support during our overwhelmi...ng grieving process. We will be forever indebted to you for your professional assistance during our enormous loss of our only child, and that his life did have meaning and value. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your loved ones, Tony & Sylvia

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thoughtful and Thorough

Jeff helped my sister and I out with a personal injury case involving a car accident. This was my first time being in a car accident, and I felt overwhelmed by the prospect of dealing with the other party’s insurance and all of that paperwork. Jeff was a subject matter expert and really took the time... to explain exactly how the process would work, how the fees would be broken down, and what sort of documentation to keep. I really appreciated the attention to detail.

Posted by Rosanna | September 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience Overall

I was involved in an auto accident after several months of being gaslighted by the responsible parties insurance company I was unsuccessful, unable to settle my case on my own. Jeffrey Young had been recommended I reached out and explained my case. Jeffrey was very informative, patient, and professio...nal. I would STRONGLY recommend him to anyone needing his particular services. Mr. Young was not only professional and skilled, but responsive and efficient. His skills were remarkable. He worked efficiently and effectively, I can only recommend Jeffrey Young as he is an outstanding attorney who is personable and will work hard to obtain the very best outcome for his client. I’m glad I had Jeffrey Young representing me.

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Jeffrey Stephen Young's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dana Longo

Litigation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Young is both a knowledgeable and skilled attorney. He is able to zealously advocate for his clients, while at the same time maintaining civility and good working relations with opposing counsel. He is an asset to our local legal community."

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Paul Bielaczyc

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Young represented a party in a personal injury case where I was the opposing counsel. Throughout the entire time of handling this matter, he consistently advanced and protected the interests of his client with a high level of professionalism. The case eventually resolved by settlement. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Michau

Copyright infringement lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff Young is a sensible, smart lawyer with a keen attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills. He is very easy to work with and responsive to all questions that his peers and clients may have of him. Most importantly, Jeff is a fierce advocate for his clients and will work tirelessly to ensure the best result for his client."

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Cristi Michelon Vasquez

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff is a great lawyer. He was conscientious and caring and fought for his clients. It was my pleasure to work with him and I look forward to working with him again in the future. I would highly recommend Jeff for anyone in need of personal injury representation."

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Erich Fock

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled trial lawyer; always well prepared and competent. While adversarial, always polite and professional."

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Henry Bongiovi

Litigation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brenda Enderle

Litigation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this attorney. Jeffrey Young is the kind of attorney that I like to work with because he is businesslike, firm and reasonable, yet he is able to zealously represent his clients. He sees the larger financial picture, as an attorney should, in assisting clients with resolving business disputes. It was a pleasure working with him."

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Herb Fox

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly experienced and ethical."

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Chad Prentice

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeff as an attorney in Santa Barbara for a long time. He is professional, attentive, smart and a terrific lawyer. He works hard on his cases and places the client's interests first."

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Marcus Bird

Litigation lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a tenacious lawyer who will pursue his client's case against the most difficult and evasive defense. Not too long ago he fought with incredible persistence to obtain a $4,000,000 judgment for one of his clients injured in a car crash. He is similarly persistent in pursuing business claims for his clients."

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Joseph Liebman

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a thoughtful and caring attorney who will doggedly pursue the case on his client's behalf through completion no matter what the obstacles. He is smart, tough and works hard for his clients."

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Dana Longo

Litigation lawyer

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Paul Bielaczyc

Litigation lawyer

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Joseph Liebman

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Henry Bongiovi

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2000

Humanitarian Service Award, Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Board Member since 2000, Chair 2005 - 2013, Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board

Associations

2010 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2000 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

1994 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

St. John-Parisian v Foster Poultry Farms

Jury verdict upheld on appeal - $6,200,000.00

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Education

1994

Santa Barbara COL

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

California State University, Humboldt State University

MS - Master of Science

1976

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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