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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.
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43 years | 20,000 cases
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43 years | 30,000 cases
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Acquired: 1983
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800 Kennesaw Avenue, Suite 340, Marietta, GA, 30060-7945
39 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
She's the right person for you
Diana helped me with a painful divorce. There were times I just sat in my chair and grinned as she took care of business and really made my case clear to opposing counsel. She is smart and has tremendous knowledge and will also educate others along the way. Don't go to court without her, I wont ev...
Posted by Nicole | June 05, 2017 | Administrative Law
Personal matter
I contacted Diana after being referred to her. It concerned a personal matter involving filing with a government agency. Although others suggested legal involvement Diana advised the process that would take place and offered guidance. I've got the process moving and will see how it moves forward. If ...
Posted by Mike | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worst decision
Hiring Diana Young was the worst decision I've ever made. First off she showed up to my hearing 45 min late without notifying the court of her previous conflicts ( that doesn't help your case in front of a judge). Secondly she failed to arrange for a court reporter to be present after I had as...
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...
Posted by Robert | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Recommend Diana Young
Diana has been my legal representative for a number of years. She is knowledgeable, effective, and easy to work with. I highly recommend her for any personal legal needs.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred serious criminal defense cases to Diana and the clients have had good things to say about her."
"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."
"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."
"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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2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1980
Honor Society Member, Phi Kappa Phi
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
2014 - Present
Daughters of the American RevolutionMember
2012 - Present
Cobb County Bar Association, Women of the Bar Section
1985 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember, Trustee and Editor
1983 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Attorney Member
Attorney Member
Member
Member
My client was acquitted of all charges.
My client was acquitted.
Client acquitted
My client was awarded custody of his son.
My client awarded $37,000.
Settled for $100,000
Case settled for close to $200,000
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
A.B.
2003
Civil liability in Bad Check Cases
N/A
Estate Planning
1991
English
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