Diana Whipkey Young

Diana Whipkey Young

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

800 Kennesaw Avenue, Suite 340, Marietta, GA

About Diana

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Long time and highly regarded attorney providing compassionate legal representation in custody disputes.

43 years | 20,000 cases

20%
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.

43 years | 30,000 cases

20%
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.

43 years | 30,000 cases

20%
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

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Metro Atlanta personal injury lawyer representing individuals who have been injured. and striving to get the best outcome for her clients.

43 years | 30,000 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 42 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1983

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Diana Whipkey Young Attorney at Law

800 Kennesaw Avenue, Suite 340, Marietta, GA, 30060-7945

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Diana Whipkey Young's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Olivia | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Diana Young - Attorney - Stress reliever!!

Mrs. Young was my attorney when I was considered a minor. I had received a super speeder ticket on my way to school and Diana helped me get it off my record with minimal community service and a defense driving class. She attended court with me on both of my trial dates and took the confusion out of t...raffic court. Using The Young Law Firm made the experience a lot less scary. I would recommend Attorney Diana Young for any traffic violation cases. She was GREAT!

Posted by Robert | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Law Attorney in Metro-Atlanta

I have had the privilege of being acquainted with Diana on a professional basis for several years now. As a fellow attorney, I often times refer my clients to Diana when they have an issue arise regarding personal family matters. I have also referred clients to Diana for personal injury matters. In e...ach and every instance, my clients have reported back that Diana provided the utmost professionalism and due diligence in addressing their concerns, which in turn has led to favorable outcomes. Moreover, Diana has a wealth of experience combined with the requisite knowledge to zealously represent the best interests of her diverse clientele in a wide array of legal issues. I would strongly recommend Diana for anyone seeking legal advice in the areas of divorce, family law, or personal injury.

Posted by Jenna | February 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great for Divorce and Child Custody

Going through a divorce with two young kids is extremely difficult but Diana helped me understand my rights and fight for what I wanted. While my divorce took over a year, Diana kept me in the loop throughout the process.

Posted by janet | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

divorce settlement

Ms. Young was a compassionate and outstanding attorney. She was always quick to respond to questions and/or concerns. I felt confident that her legal expertise enabled me to obtain a divorce settlement that took into account all of my needs for now and the future. I would not hesitate to call on h...er again or to recommend her services to others.

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2015 | Family

Diana is is one of the most effective family law attorney in North GA

I had several attorneys before Diana, they all ran up my bill and didn't produce any results or defend my rights as a father. Until I met Diana I thought all family law attorneys where incompetent. Diana not only produced extremely effective results but straightened out most of the tangles previously... caused by aforementioned incompetent attorneys. She was always prepared and most importantly she knows the law, a rare thing in family law. I would not hesitate to retain her again or recommend her to my friends or family.

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Diana Whipkey Young's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Lane

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

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."

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Tina Richards

Family lawyer | Sep 24

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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Dirk Derrick

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her practice in personal injury!"

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Robert Webb

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Damon Bivek

Unknown lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Lyle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred serious criminal defense cases to Diana and the clients have had good things to say about her."

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J. Sharpe

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

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."

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Clifford Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Based on viewing this lawyer's answers to questions on AVVO, I endorse her."

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Sandra Dawson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Klein

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

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."

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Bert Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

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."

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Robert Webb

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Lyle

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Damon Bivek

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jill Stahlman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daryl Kidd

Family lawyer

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Justin Wyatt

Family lawyer

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J. Sharpe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Constance McManus

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sandra Dawson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jack Klein

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Tina Richards

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elizabeth Lane

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bert Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1980

Honor Society Member, Phi Kappa Phi

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Founding partner, The Young Firm

1985 - 1997

Attorney/Partner, HICKS, MARSH, CASEY AND YOUNG, P.C.

1983 - 1985

Assistant Solicitor, Cobb County Solicitor's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Daughters of the American Revolution

Member

2012 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association, Women of the Bar Section

1985 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association

Member, Trustee and Editor

1983 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

American Bar Association

Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

Cobb County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

Attorney Member

Cobb County Republican Women's Club

Member

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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.

Drunk Pedestrian Hit by Drunk Driver

Settled for $100,000

Client hit by hit and run driver

Case settled for close to $200,000

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Education

1983

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Georgia, Athens

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2003

Malicious Prosecution Seminar

Civil liability in Bad Check Cases

N/A

Monthly meeting

Estate Planning

Publications

1991

Cobb County Magistrate Seminar Handbook How to Avoid Civil Liability in Bad Check Case

Languages

English

Activity

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