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Diana Whipkey Young has been helping clientsand providing excellent service for over 31 years. She grew up in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia. Ms. Young is well known and respected by judges and fellow lawyers. She cares about her clients and finds it rewardng to help each and every one of them, Her dedication and devotion to her clients is there throughout the entire case and until the case is completed.
Ms. Young graduated from the University of Georgia law school cum laude and at the top of her class in 1983. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Georgia where she graduated magna cum laude with general honors. She first worked in the prosecutor's office where she honed her skills as a trial lawyer, trying a huge number of non-jury and jury trials.
Thereafter, she worked for a local law firm as an associate and then as a partner. She then formed her own firm which is now known as The Young Law Firm. Her clients have included thousands of individuals facing traffic and criminal charges, involved in divorces, child custody matters, legitimations, family violence charges, modifications, contempt, and other domestic matters, and those injured. She also represents businesses involved in civil disputes.
She is involved in charitable and community service organizations and believes in giving back to her community.
Practice areas
Long time and highly regarded attorney providing compassionate legal representation in custody disputes.
39 years, 20,000 cases
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.
39 years, 30,000 cases
Well known and highly respected Cobb County attorney helping clients compassionately and thoroughly get through their divorce for over 30 years.
39 years, 30,000 cases
Highly skilled and accomplished Cobb County family law attorney who works hard to obtain the best possible results for her clients.
65,531 cases
Metro Atlanta personal injury lawyer representing individuals who have been injured. and striving to get the best outcome for her clients.
39 years, 30,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
Diana Whipkey Young Attorney at Law
800 Kennesaw Avenue
Suite 340
Marietta, GA, 30060-7945
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1983 | 04/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 46 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Honor Society Member | Phi Kappa Phi | 1980 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Daughters of the American Revolution | Member | 2014 - Present |
Cobb County Bar Association, Women of the Bar Section | 2012 - Present | |
Cobb County Bar Association | Member, Trustee and Editor | 1985 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1983 - Present |
American Bar Association | 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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Cobb County Magistrate Seminar Handbook | How to Avoid Civil Liability in Bad Check Case | 1991 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Georgia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
University of Georgia, Athens | 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 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
Richards v. Summerour-Cobb County Superior Court | My client was awarded custody of his son. |
Stone-personal injury-car accident | My client awarded $37,000. |
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Elizabeth Lane, Criminal defense Attorney on May 31, 2012
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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, Family Attorney on Sep 24, 2012
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.
Dirk Derrick, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer for her practice in personal injury!
Robert Webb, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Diana is a tenacious advocate for her clients. She is effective in the courtroom. Very knowledgeable and well respected by all area Judges and lawyers.
Damon Bivek, Unknown Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John Lyle, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have referred serious criminal defense cases to Diana and the clients have had good things to say about her.
J. Sharpe, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Diana knows the law and how to get the best results for her clients. She has an inside track in that she is married to a Cobb County Police Officer. I'm sure that this "inside" information is helpful to her when representing her clients. I recommend her without reservation.
Clifford Miller, Criminal defense Attorney on May 26, 2013
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Based on viewing this lawyer's answers to questions on AVVO, I endorse her.
Sandra Dawson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 4, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jack Klein, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Diana Young. She is a fellow member of the Cobb County Bar Association and I have seen her handle many cases before the Courts of Cobb County with courtesy to her clients and the utmost in professionalism and competency.
Tina Richards, Family Attorney on Sep 24, 2012
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.
Elizabeth Lane, Criminal defense Attorney on May 31, 2012
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.
Bert Cohen, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Diane Young for many years. She is an excellent lawyer. She is always prepared and very dedicated to doing a great job for her clients. Her reputation in the legal community here is excellent. She is a superb choice for anyone needing legal services.