James Lawrence Yeargan | Atlanta Criminal Lawyer
James Lawrence Yeargan 
An Atlanta Criminal Defense Law Firm specializing in DUI, Drug, and Criminal Defense
DUI-DWI, Car Accident, Mass Torts, Personal Injury, Criminal, White Collar Crime, Traffic Tickets, Speeding Tickets
http://www.AtlantaDUILawyer.com
- Law Office: Yeargan & Kert, LLC
- Atlanta Law Firms
- Law School: Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, JD 2003
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 20 years
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner/Attorney | Yeargan Barber & Kert, LLC | Atlanta, Georgia | 12/2006 to Present |
| Assistant Solicitor General | The Municipal Court of Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | 01/2005 to 12/2006 |
| Assistant Solicitor General | The City Court of Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgi | 01/2004 to 01/2005 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University | JD | Law School | 2003 |
| Emory University | B.A. | Political Science and English | 2000 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| 11th Circuit Court of Appeals | 2007 |
| United States Supreme Court | 2007 |
| Georgia Court of Appeals | 2004 |
| Georgia Supreme Court | 2004 |
| State Bar of Georgia | 12/2003 |
Associations
- -Member, The National Trial Lawyers
-Member, American Association for Justice
-Member, Gate City Bar Association
-Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
-Member, American Bar Association
-Provisional Member, International Association for Chemical Testing
-Jurisprudential Member, American Academy of Forensic Scientists (AAFS)
-Member, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers
-Atlanta Bar Association
-Member, Atlanta Lawyer's Club
-Member, National College for DUI Defense
-Member, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
-Member, Cobb County Bar Association
Honors & Awards
- -10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2015
-Next Generation, Attorney at Law Magazine, 2015
-Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2015
-Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2014
-Atlanta's Rising Stars, 2014
-AV Rated Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbel, 2014
-Harvard Law Summer Session, National College for DUI Defense, 2014
-Best of Atlanta 2014, 2014
-Top 100 DUI Lawyers In Georgia, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, 2014
-Top 100 Trial Lawyers In Georgia, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
-Top 40 40 Under 40 In Georgia, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
This award is received by less than 2.5% of attorneys in the legal community.
-Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2013
-Avvo Superb Rating, Avvo.com, 2015
-Avvo Superb Rating, Avvo.com, 2014
-Avvo Superb Rating, Avvo.com, 2013
-Avvo Superb Rating, Avvo.com, 2012
-Avvo Superb Rating, Avvo.com, 2011
-Avvo Superb Rating, Avvo.com, 2010
Cases
State v. C.B. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: DUI. Accident involved. High breath test. State v. C.B. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: DUI case. Stopped doing 100 mph. Admitted drinking a bottle of wine. Failed all field tests. State v. J.C. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: DUI Case. Client failed all field tests, and gave a high breath sample on the state breath test. State v. J.D. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: DUI Case. Client's 2nd DUI violation. Client stopped for high speed. State v. S.E. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client stopped by Georgia State Patrol. Client blew one and a half times the legal limit. State v. M.G. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client stopped by local police, and failed field sobriety tests. Client blew more than one and a half times the legal limit. State v. S.G. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client stopped by Georgia State Patrol, and failed all field sobriety tests. Client blew twice the legal limit. State v. C.H. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: Not Guilty After Trial On All Charges Except Accident. Description: Client's second DUI in 5 years. Client rear ended another vehicle, had friend lie and say friend was driving then client admitted driving. Client failed all field tests. Client also arrested for no proof of insurance, and his driver's license was suspended from his first DUI. State v. S.H. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client stopped by Georgia State Patrol. Client failed all field sobriety tests, and blew very high on the state breath test. State v. R.H. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: This was client's second DUI in 5 years. Client blew a .21 on the state breath test (almost 3 times the legal limit). State v. C.M. Practice Area: Criminal Defense Outcome: Case Dismissed. Description: Client arrested for battery after throwing patrons out of his nightclub. State v. C.M. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client stopped for driving through construction zone. Client failed all field sobriety tests, and blew high on the state breath test. State v. S.P. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: This was client's second DUI in 5 years as well as second suspended license charge in 5 years. Client failed all field sobriety tests, and blew high on the state breath test. State v. J.S. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client stopped for speeding. Client failed field sobriety tests, and refused the state breath test. State v. C.S. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client stopped by police, and failed all field sobriety tests. Client blew one and a half times the legal limit. State v. J.S. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: Not Guilty After Trial Description: This was client's second DUI in 5 years. Client was facing 6 months in jail. State v. J.S. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: Not Guilty After Trial. No Jail Time. Description: This was client's second DUI in 5 years. Client stopped for speeding in a high crash zone. Client was facing 6 months in jail. State v. J.S. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client was stopped by Georgia State Patrol. Client failed all field sobriety tests. Client blew a .18 (almost two and a half times the legal limit). State v. A.T. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: This was client's second DUI in 5 years. Client failed all field sobriety tests. Client tried to give a breath sample, but could not. The officer felt that she was not cooperating. State v. D.T. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client found passed out behind the wheel at an intersection. Client failed all field sobriety tests. State v. J.W. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client was stopped by police, and failed all field sobriety tests. Client blew high on the state breath test. State v. N.G. Practice Area: DUI & DWI Outcome: DUI and All Charges Dismissed Description: Client pulled over for weaving. This was client's second DUI within 5 years. Client fails field tests, and curses out officer. Client became extremely belligerent.
Publications
- Next Generation Issue
http://www.attorneyatlawmagazine.com/atlanta/next-generation-lawyer-jim-yeargan/
Stopping the License Suspension for Drivers Under the Age of 21
http://digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com/publication/?i=258655
Attorneys of Influence
http://digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com/publication/?i=232104
Trial Lawyer of the Month
http://digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com/publication/?i=166372
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| 12:00 am(midnight) - 12:00 am(next day) | 12:00 am(midnight) - 12:00 am(next day) | 12:00 am(midnight) - 12:00 am(next day) | 12:00 am(midnight) - 12:00 am(next day) | 12:00 am(midnight) - 12:00 am(next day) | 12:00 am(midnight) - 12:00 am(next day) | 12:00 am(midnight) - 12:00 am(next day) |
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1170 Peachtree St NE
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Atlanta, GA 30309
