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Richard W. Young
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Biography
Richard W. Young became an attorney after retiring from the NYPD. He was promoted to Police Sergeant in only 3 years and served in various capacities including Sergeant-In-Charge of the largest Anti-Crime Unit in New York City. A serious injury received in the line of duty cut short his career with the NYPD. His experience with law enforcement helps greatly in both criminal and civil cases.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
33 years | 3,000 cases
Car Accident
20%
500 cases
Personal Injury
20%
33 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
20%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-300 per hour
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Richard W. Young
863 Islip Ave, Central Islip, NY, 11722-4816
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Richard W. Young's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights
He is not a man of his word
Did not do what he said he was going to do. He was hired to sue the cops after the case was dismissed. He had me spend all kinds of money on depositions and then he ran away from federal court....
Richard Young
Replied last October 20, 2017In response to this claim, I have never taken on a federal case, embarked upon depositions at the cost of my client and then not tried or settled the matter. There was one case in the office of Young & Young, LLP. that was not continued by Patrick F. Young as his wife passed away and he was incapable of continuing forward with the practice of law. However, I was never the attorney of record and was never involved in the federal litigation of said matter.
Posted by Yalkin | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
One of the best I have ever dealt with.
He is extremely competent and responsive attorney. He is probably one of the very best on Long Island.
Posted by Danny | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent attorney
Been using Richard as my attorney since 2007 when he helped me with a criminal matter after a different attorney could only get the judge to offer probation. Rich got the misdemeanor reduced to a violation (ticket) and I was still able to get a career in law enforcement. Fast forward 10 years he cl...
Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2015
Amazing Firm
Mr. Young was an amazing lawyer from the day he took my case to the day it was over he always kept me informed of what was going on. He talked to me like a person not just someone that he didn't care about. His firm is amazing and I would recommend him to anyone that needed a lawyer. He helped me so ...
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Experience
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner, Young & Young, LLP
1992 - 1993
Legal Intern, Hon. John Copertino, Appellete Division, 2nd Dept.
1980 - 1992
Police Officer, New York Police Department
Associations
2012 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted
Education
1993
St. John's University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1980
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2004
Federal Courts
1983 Civil Rights Cases
2003
Invited Lecturer
Intentional Torts Committed by Governmant Empoloyees
Languages
English
Spanish