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William D. Young IV
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Biography
Bill Young has defended clients in Wake County for more than 25 years against charges such as murder, drug trafficking, sexual assault, DWI, and a list of other felony and misdemeanor charges.
For the last quarter-century, Bill Young’s practice has been dedicated to the practice of criminal defense in both district and superior court. While experienced in the most egregious of cases, he regularly handles cases involving traffic violations, charges of driving while impaired, assault, battery, larceny, domestic violence, and drug offenses.
Bill Young is a former Wake County Magistrate Judge and graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law. While presiding as Magistrate Judge, Bill furthered his study of law through the night program at NCCU Law. Bill earned his juris doctorate from NCCU Law in 1991. Bill joined Hatch, Little & Bunn, LLP that year as associate and was elevated to partner in 1996.
Prior to Law School, Bill attended North Carolina State University where his passion for defending American liberty and the US Constitution was ever-present. In addition to celebrating NCSU’s 1983 National Championship, Bill was active in peaceful demonstrations against cruel and unusual punishments and coordinating campus wide forums on liberty during our nation’s bicentennial. This commitment to jurisprudence was memorialized in the centerfold photograph the April, 1987 U.S. News and World Report magazine’s celebration of America’s bicentennial. Bill Young remains connected to his alma-maters often participating in campus events and assisting fellow alums when possible. Bill Young is a devoted NC State Wolfpack and NCCU Eagles fan.
Bill Young has served on the board of directors for Interact and was appointed by the Wake County Commissioners to the board of directors for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council from 1999–2001. While presiding as Magistrate Judge, Bill Young founded the Wake County Juvenile Restitution Program. Bill Young has served on the steering committees of both the Criminal Justice Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Domestic Offenders Sentenced Education Program (DOSE), in addition to his work on the North Carolina Bar Association’s Domestic Violence Task Force and the North Carolina State University Social Work Advisory Council.
Bill Young is a member of the Wake County Bar, the 10th Judicial District Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers. Business North Carolina Magazine again recently selected Bill Young as a 2016 Business North Carolina Legal Elite for Criminal Defense. Martindale-Hubbell has ranked Bill Young as “distinguished” for his high professional achievement and peer endorsements.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
34 years
DUI and DWI
30%
34 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
20%
34 years
Domestic Violence
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Hatch, Little & Bunn, LLP
(919) 857-3964
Fax
2626 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 550, Raleigh, NC, 27603
hatchlittlebunn.com/Gallery
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Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2013 | Criminal Defense
plea bargin attorney
while in jail, Mr. Young would not visit or return any phone calls. Mr. Young will tell family members that he is investigating allegations yet no investigators are ever sent. Additionally, potential witnesses are never interviewed and evidence is not collected or obtained. Instead Mr. Young only see...
Posted by Mr. | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
0 out of 10, would NOT recommend
In my experience, working with Attorney William D. “Bill” Young IV of Hatch, Little, and Bunn LLP was highly disappointing due to issues with communication, professionalism, and impartiality. Communication was consistently poor—getting clear answers or even a timely response was often a struggle. His...
William D. Young IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have been working for Mr. young for the past three years. He is a fierce advocate for his clients who maintains an excellent working relationship with the District Attorneys Office and law enforcement. The breadth and depth of his knowledge in criminal law is unparalleled. Clients come back to our firm again and again because they know that Mr. Young will not only fight for them and win, but he will treat them like part of the family."
"Bill Young is one of the best criminal lawyers in Raleigh. My clients often have criminal issues associated with their representation and I am always comfortable to hear that they are in good hands when Bill is representing them."
"Billy is a top notch criminal defense attorney. He knows the law and is patient with his clients and works hard for them. He is universally respected around the courthouse. One of the very best."
"Bill Young is on my very short list of people I would hire if I found myself needing criminal representation. He and his firm are among the very best in the state."
"Bill Young is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. I often turn to him for advice and insights into cases I handle."
"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Bill is an awesome leader of Hatch, Little & Bunn’s Criminal Defense Team. With more than 25 years of experience in the Wake County Courthouse, Bill's strategy, skill, and trial presence make him an outstanding defense attorney. In my opinion, he is one of Wake County's best."
Jeffrey Connolly
Criminal defense lawyer
William Fay
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Best of the Triangle 2017 - Attorney, INDY Week
2017
Distinguished Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbel
2015
2015 Service Recognition, Healing Transitions
2014
Business North Carolina Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2013
Best of the Triangle 2013 - Attorney, INDY Week
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Partner, Hatch, Little & Bunn, LLP
1993 - 1996
Associate, Hatch, Little & Bunn, LLP
1986 - 1992
Magistrate Judge, Wake County, North Carolina
Associations
North Carolina Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Member
Wake County Bar Association
Member
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
2014 - 2016
Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial LawyersMember
Education
1991
North Carolina Central University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
North Carolina State University
BSW, BA
Speaking Engagements
2014
NCSU Education Law Class
The Crossroads of Education and Criminal Law
Publications
2017
WTVD News Channel 11 Broadcast
Are you being cyberstalked? New ways to track them
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers