About Diana
Practice areas
- Family: 20%
Highly skilled and accomplished Cobb County family law attorney who works hard to obtain the best possible results for her clients.
65,531 cases
- Criminal defense: 20%
Metro Atlanta lawyer representing individuals charged with crimes and traffic offenses and working diligently to help her clients minimize the impact of the charges they are facing.
34 years, 30,000 cases
- Personal injury: 20%
Metro Atlanta personal injury lawyer representing individuals who have been injured. and striving to get the best outcome for her clients.
34 years, 30,000 cases
- Child custody: 20%
Long time and highly regarded attorney providing compassionate legal representation in custody disputes.
34 years, 20,000 cases
- Divorce and separation: 20%
Well known and highly respected Cobb County attorney helping clients compassionately and thoroughly get through their divorce for over 30 years.
34 years, 30,000 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1983 | 06/03/2017 |
| Legal answers | 47 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Honor Society Member | Phi Kappa Phi | 1980 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founding partner | The Young Firm | 1997 - Present |
| Attorney/Partner | HICKS, MARSH, CASEY AND YOUNG, P.C. | 1985 - 1997 |
| Assistant Solicitor | Cobb County Solicitor's Office | 1983 - 1985 |
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| Daughters of the American Revolution | Member | 2014 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cobb County Bar Association, Women of the Bar Section | N/A | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cobb County Bar Association | Member, Trustee and Editor | 1985 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1983 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bar Association | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cobb County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section | Attorney Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cobb County Republican Women's Club | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| State v. Brown, Cobb Co. State Court | My client was acquitted of all charges. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. Rhodes | My client was acquitted. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. Pro, Superior Court of Cobb County | Client acquitted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb County Magistrate Seminar Handbook | How to Avoid Civil Liability in Bad Check Case | 1991 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
| University of Georgia, Athens | Journalism and Mass Communication | A.B. | 1980 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Malicious Prosecution Seminar | Civil liability in Bad Check Cases | 2003 |
| Monthly meeting | Estate Planning | N/A |
Reviews
(31) 4.5 starsAttorney endorsements
(11)
Elizabeth Lane, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Diana has been a well respected attorney in Cobb County for many years. She is an excellent litigator and represents her clients with enthusiasm and zeal. I would recommend Diana to handle any criminal matter.
Tina Richards, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Diana Young is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services.
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Contact
800 Kennesaw Avenue
Suite 340
Marietta, GA, 30060-7945