Gabriella C. Young

Gabriella C. Young

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law

818 West 10th Street, Austin, TX

About Gabriella

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 10%

MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD hearings LICENSE SUSPENSION HEARINGS

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Gabriella C. Young

818 West 10th Street, Austin, TX, 78701-2033

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Gabriella C. Young's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Brian | August 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Could not have had a better lawyer

After being recommended to me by a friend, I hired Gabriella for my case. From the first meeting, I felt like I had a great connection with her and that she was well versed in the area I was arrested for. She encouraged me to meet with other attorneys as well to make sure I got a group of perspective...s before deciding (which I respected). After choosing her she was fantastic about letting me decide how much communication we had, and did a great job of keeping me in the loop about the entire process. She'd remind of all things I needed to attend, what to expect, and realistic timeframes for when things would happen. In the end, I was extremely pleased with the outcome she achieved in my case. Obviously I would have preferred not getting myself in this situation, but am extremely thankful I went with Gabi as both the process and the outcome went as well as they could have.

Posted by Kelly | April 29, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Case Dismissed! Gabi is knowledgable, trustworthy and professional --- 5 Stars, Hands Down!

I was pulled over and charged with a DWI when I was visiting a friend in Austin. I lived out of state at the time and was recommend to Gabi from a friend who had previously been charged with a DWI --- but ---- after hiring Gabi, his case was dismissed. He had nothing but good things to say about her,... so I gave her a call. Within less than 24 hours, I was in Gabi's office discussing my case. From the moment I met Gabi, I could immediately tell she not only knew the law well, but cared about her clients. During our first meeting, she was very helpful and even encouraged me to speak with other attorneys before making a final decision of whether to hire her. While I did visit with some attorneys, some with slightly lower fees, I ultimately chose Gabi and I'm so thankful that I did. By the relationship I had with Gabi, you would never know we were actually more than 500+ miles apart. Every phone call, email, text, whatever it be that I communicated to Gabi, she responded within 24 hours or less. She was easily reachable, answered any questions I had, and took the time to explain things in whatever level of detail I needed. At one point in my case, I needed some paperwork to submit to an employer about the status of my case. You'd think me being 500+ miles away, might prevent Gabi from getting the paperwork to me in a timely matter.... but nope, she had digital copies sent right away and hard copies Fedex'd, tracked, and at my doorstep within 48 hours. I know many potential clients will likely not live out of state, however, I think it's good to share my story, because if you are a busy working individual, you can take comfort in knowing Gabi will do everything she can, in order to avoid you having to miss any days from work or your family. Ultimately, my case was dismissed and I'm not sure it would have been, had it not been for the excellent representation of Gabi. She is someone you want on your side. The legal process may take longer than you want, but Gabi doesn't settle when she knows she can get better results for you! Every penny I spent was well worth it. I, like my friend who recommended Gabi, have nothing but excellent things to say of her. If you're looking for an honest attorney, who is straight-forward, reachable, caring and knows the law, look no further!!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI

A Lawyer with a Heart

Gabby was recommended to me by a close friend that happened to work in the Austin judicial system. It was my first offense dealing with a DWI and I was absolutely mortified. I had no idea what to expect or how much money I'd have to pay--- let's just say it was one of the worst times in my life. Once... I found Gabby, I knew that I was in good hands. She walked me through everything to make sure I knew exactly what was going on with my case. She put me at ease and was ALWAYS on standby via text or email if I had a question. I always felt like she was fighting for my case tooth and nail and it made me feel less vulnerable to the system. After a long, hard, year, my case ended up getting reduced to a Obstruction of Highway rather than a DWI. Do yourself a favor, if you find yourself or a friend that is in this situation, make sure to hire Gabby-- She's damn good at what she does

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Gabriella C. Young's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Blackburn

Appeals lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gabby is the guru for DWI defense and their associated drivers license revocation hearings. This isn't all she does and I've seen her competently handle all types of criminal cases from minor traffic tickets to getting a favorable verdict on a murder case. But her experience as a prior DPS prosecutor gives her an edge that often sends me to seek her advice. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas O'Connell

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gabriella is recognized as an expert in Administrative License Revocations and everything else involving Driver's Licenses. I've sent close friends to Gabriella and she produced excellent results."

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Jason English

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Gabby is a great lawyer and true resource for many especially when it comes to ALR hearings etc. She is smart and takes good care of her clients."

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Michelle Mays

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Gabriella was one of my first mentors when I began practicing criminal defense in Austin. She is an incredibly fierce advocate for her clients, while being well liked and respected by her adversaries, which is often a tough balance to pull off. II'm lucky to have had the kind of roll model who values and exhibits both tenacity and compassion when I was starting out."

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Renee La Cruz

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shane Boasberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Gabby is fantastic and really cares about her clients...Smart as whip and as nasty as a bulldog, the prosecutors always listen to her."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Gabriella Young, PLLC

2005 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Ken Gibson

2001 - 2005

Prosecuting Attorney, Texas Department of Public Safety

Associations

2010 - Present

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Mem

2010 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2014 - 2018

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Education

2000

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

1997

University of Dayton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Handling your first DWI

ALR THE BASICS

2014

ALR Winning Your DWI

ALR

Publications

2015

State Bar of Texas ALR AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE BASICS

Languages

English

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