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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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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...
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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