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My criminal defense trial practice focuses on alcohol and DRUG offenses, such as driving under the influence (DUI), VGCSA (drug possession), vehicular homicide, and serious traffic violation cases, as well as probation, expungement and parole issues.
I also represent clients in civil litigation cases such as personal injury, defective products, municipality and civil rights liability cases, car, truck and motorcycle accidents, and medical malpractice suits.
Before and during law school, I was a police officer, police trainer and accident investigation specialist. During my time as a police officer, I worked for the City of Roswell Police Department as well as the Cobb County Police Department. I made over 1000 DUI arrests.
As a police officer, I received special training in DUI Detection, the Intoxylizer 5000, and Fatality Traffic Collision investigations. I was involved with criminal, DUI, and traffic cases. I was also responsible for training of police recruits.
I am certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to teach law enforcement agents how to conduct field sobriety tests. This certification and my nine years as a police officer give me unique insight into police procedures, and this extensive knowledge is beneficial to my clients. I am also a (NHTSA) trained Standardized Field Sobriety Practioner and a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD).
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2007
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Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Absolute Best DUI Attorney in GA
Cory Yager is hands down the best DUI attorney in Georgia- my case was a mess to say the least. I blew a .318 upon getting arrested for my first DUI offense and Mr. Yager was able to obtain a non-DUI disposition in my matter. Not only does Mr. Yager know the law like the back of his hand, he also pay...
Posted by TN Firefighter | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Outstanding Job
Cory exceeded my expectations, in a very difficult situation. DUI, Reckless Driving, serious potential effects on my business and personal activities. Dismissed....... I owe Cory a great deal for his excellent and professional support!
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Hardworking Attorney provided resolution for High Profile case
As a Federal Employee working in a highly political environment and sensitive security situation, I would highly recommend Cory Yager as an attorney, especially for DUI and other traffic related offenses. Cory handled my case as a true professional, was able to delay the case until a good resolution ...
Posted by CRIS R | December 23, 2013 | Criminal Defense
SIMPLY THE BEST, ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
CORY IS SIMPLY THE BEST AT WHAT HE DOES! I WAS FACING SEVERAL CHARGES, WITH ONE OF THE MOST STRINGENT POLICE OFFICERS IN FULTON COUNTY. I WENT TO THE FIRM AND SAT DOWN WITH BUBBA INITIALLY. BUBBA ADVISED ME OF HIS RETAINER AND HE WAS VERY COGNIZANT OF MY BUDGET AT THE TIME SO, HE REFERRED ME TO HIS C...
Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Cory Yager is THE REAL DEAL
I wanted to send you all an email and thank you for your hard work and emotional support during this stressful period of my life. I used Jeremy Citron on my last DUI and had a most horrible experience. There aren’t even words to describe the night/day difference with your firm! Bubba, in addition ...
"All lawyers have one thing for sale...thier advice. However, there is only one lawyer you should trust with your case. Attorney Yager is a true champion for the citizen that needs effective representation. His skills as a litigator have earned him the recognition and respect of his peers across the United States. I know Attorney Yager both professionally and personaly, and there is no finer man that you can find to protect your home, your job, your family."
"I hired Cory for his first job out of law school several years ago. He was not a "rookie" lawyer, by any means. Now, he is getting unmatched results in court. His 9+ years as a cop, with over 1000 DUI arrests, provided him with a level of experience that usually requires an attorney 5 years to master. Plus, as a field training officer for Roswell Police Department and SFST (Standardized Field Sobriety Test) Instructor, his ability to identify violations of proper police protocol by an officer involved in one of our cases led to reductions in over 75% of his first 50 DUI cases. Cory possesses a level of confidence that is seldom seen in attorneys - regardless of their years of practice. Even if someone asks to hire me, I often have the client begin by hiring Cory. He will then look into the quality of the case first, because his fee is a fraction of mine. My clients really only care about is good results. He gets FANTASTIC results. Two thumbs up for Cory Yager."
"Mr. Yager has experience as a DWI officer, with a great amount of advanced DWI training, which is a wonderful advantage for his clients."
"Mr. Yager is always zealously representing his clients as he travels through out the State to different jurisdictions. It is apparent that he is very current on the law and not afraid to push a case to the Appeals level, if necessary."
"Cory Yager represented me in a traffic matter this year and I must say that he was wonderful. As a former cop, he explained the entire process to me both from a lawyer's perspective and from the police officer's perspective. He was very proactive but also very patient with me and a great listener. He answered ALL of my many questions without making me feel like I was annoying him. His knowledge of Georgia law (both statutes and case law) is encyclopedic... and I think he must have a photographic memory -- he's that good! I am SO grateful I had him to represent me."
"I have personally witnessed Cory in action in a motion hearing in Hall County. His cross-examination was both brilliant and technically perfect. At the end of the motion the Officer and Solicitor were so demoralized that a Reckless plea was offered in exchange for a dismissal of the DUI. I continue to see Cory at Calendar Call after Calendar Call announcing ready for trial. Cory is a true Gladiator who will not back down from a fight. There are two types of DUI lawyers. Those that actually try and win DUI jury trials and those who pretend they do. Cory Yager gets the Real Deal George Creal stamp of approval. I frequenlty tell potential clients to ask the lawyers they interview when was the last time you tried and hear a jury say NOT GUILTY in a DUI case? With Cory the answer will always be last week. I endorse this lawyer."
"Cory Yager has three distinct advantages in the defense of drinking drivers; first he has law enforcement training and working experience;second he practices with my mentor and advisor of over twenty years,William Head;and finally he has already distinguished himself as a fierce and determined DUI defender,who also apparently works on Sunday!"
"I met Cory during one of his presentation to other DUI attorneys. His expertise in DUI law makes him someone that all other attorney's go to when they have questions. He truly is an expert in DUI law. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer. His credentials are outstanding. As a former DUI Task Force officer and field trainer, Cory can dissect any criminal case. I have watched him get cases dismissed, reduced, and obtain not guilty verdicts based on his experience as an officer. I am glad that I no longer have to cross examine Cory and that he is in the office downstairs."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Cory as both a police officer and as a lawyer in our office. In both instances, his commitment to his job is unmatched. His knowledge of DUI arrest procedure is first rate."
"Cory Yager knows how to get the job done. He carefully analyzes his cases and thinks outside the box in order to obtain a win for his clients. His experince as a police officer is an invaluable tool to his practice. Great thinker, great lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have attended courses with this attorney and have lived in the community in which he works. Excellent attorney. Bennie E Ray"
"I endorse the lawyer’s work. I know Cory to be a highly dedicated, knowledgeable, and aggressive criminal defense attorney, with substantial experience in DUI defense. As a fellow member of the criminal defense bar, I am proud to have Cory as a colleague and recommend his services without hesitation. He is top notch."
"Cory brings to his practice the unique perspective as a former DUI police officer. And while he will never forget that training and experience he has come long way from there to be a passionate advocate for his defense clients. I had the pleasure of teaching Cory last year at a trial advocacy program for younger lawyers and I found his talent to be well beyond his years of experience. We are glad to have him sitting on our side of the Courtroom."
"The old saying goes, "It takes a thief to catch a thief." Mr Yager is by no means a thief. He's much more useful than that! Mr Yager was one of the very best DUI police officers in Metro Atlanta. He's very smart and diligent and went to law school and finished with high praise WHILE he worked everyday serving the public as an officer for the City of Roswell. And so, today Cory Yager is a DUI lawyer and if there's anyone who knows police rules and procedures and who can identify where the police have gone wrong, it's him -- the cop who can either catch a bad cop or talk a good one into some reasonable disposition of a particular case. Mr Yager is respected by both sides in every courtroom he goes into. I am proud to be his colleague."
"Cory is an excellent attorney and is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to DUI defense. It won't surprise me if Cory is considered the 'go to guy' in DUI defense in the near future. He's an attorney at, arguably, the best DUI firm in the Country. I endorse Cory Yager and his work."
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Superlawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
DUI Negotiator of the year, DODD - Defense of Drinking Drivers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Hotshot Lawyer of the Year, DODD - Defense of Drinking Drivers
2008
Certificate of Completion, National College for DUI Defense
2004
Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification, State of Georgia (POST)
2003
Intoxylizer 5000 Operator, GPSTC
2000
Basic Police Officer Certification, GA POST Council
2015 - Present
Partner, Kohn & Yager, LLC
2007 - 2015
Senior Associate Attorney, Head Thomas Webb and Willis LLC
2002 - 2007
Police Officer II / Field Training Officer, City of Roswell, GA Police Department
1999 - 2002
Police Officer, Cobb County Police Department
2014 - Present
DUIDLA - DUI DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONFounding Member
2009 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Not Guilty Jury Verdict
Not guilty on ALL DUI counts
DUI reduced to speeding ticket with $100.00 fine
DUI MARIJUANA reduced to Reckless Driving
Not Guilty Verdict - DUI - Jury Verdict
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
NOT GUILTY after jury trial - DUID
Case Dismissed after 2nd Reset of Trial
DUI / Endangering Child DUI reduced to Reckless
DUI - Drugs Reduced to Reckless Driving
DUI / Hit and Run followed by Police Pursuit
3rd in 5 DUI Dismissed
DUI - .154 Blood Test Not Guilty to DUI
All Charges Dismissed
NOT GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES
2014
Instructor at course
2012
Speaker / Completed Course
2012
Certificate of Completion
2012
Instructor at course
2012
Certificate of Completion
2011
Admitted to Practice
2011
Speaker
2011
Speaker
2007
Juris Doctorate
2007
Crime Scene Processing
2006
On Scene Accident Investigation - Level II
2006
Field Training Officer (FTO)
2005
On-Scene Traffic Accident Investigation - Level I
2004
Interpersonal Comm. / Crisis Intervention for Law Enforcement
2004
DUI Detection and SFST Update
2004
Judgmental Use of Deadly Force for Law Enforcement
2003
Radar Recertification
2003
Search Warrants and Affidavits for Law Enforcement
2003
T-CAP / Criminal Patrol (Drug Interdiction)
2003
Intoxilyzer 5000 Certification
2002
Criminal Procedure for Law Enforcement
2002
Stress Management for Law Enforcement
2002
Verbal Judo for Law Enforcement
2002
Family Violence Intervention for Law Enforcement
2002
Civil Liability for Law Enforcement Officers
2002
Law Enforcement Officer Survival
2001
Precision Imobilization Technique (PIT) Certification
2001
Certification
2000
EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
2000
First Responder for Law Enforcement
2000
Handling Juvenile Offenders for Law Enforcement
2000
Utilization of Asp Baton
2000
DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
2000
Basic Peace Officer
2000
Traffic Stops and Asset Forefeiture
1997
Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness
1997
Fire Attack II
1997
Initial Fire Attack
1997
Firefighter Safety and Survival
1997
Advanced Firefighter Certification
1997
Intermediate Firefighter Certification
1997
Basic Firefighter Certification
1995
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Trial Clinic Training
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Completed 3 day DUI training course
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DUI Update
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Survival Spanish
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Deployment of Oleoresin Capsicum Certification
2014
DUI case law update
2012
Cross examination - Using the Officers training to your advantage
2012
DUI - The Legal Environment - A case law review for DUI Practitioners
2012
Effective Use of Experts in defending a DUI case
2012
DUI Constructive Cross Examination and Use of the NHTSA DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Manual to show weakness
2011
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriey Testing - "The Legal Environment" - A Georgia Case Law Overview
2009
Different Perspectives: From Police Officer to Defense Attorney
2009
Blood and Urine Toxicology in Criminal and DUI Cases
2007
DUI/Alcohol Laws and Consequences
2012
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13 Apr 2013
Should I fight my "failure to yield ticket?"
14 Apr 2013
What to do if you are charged with VGCSA-Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz. in Georgia
17 Apr 2013
Attacking a Breath Test in a DUI Case
16 Apr 2013
GEORGIA'S DIRTY LITTLE SECRET - WE DONT ACTUALLY TEST FOR THC IN DUI MARIJUANA CASES
17 May 2011