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James Lawrence Yeargan | Atlanta Criminal Lawyer

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James Lawrence Yeargan Jr.

James Lawrence Yeargan Jr.

Yeargan & Kert, LLC

DUI-DWI, Car Accident, Mass Torts, Personal Injury, Criminal, White Collar Crime, Traffic Tickets, Speeding Tickets

An Atlanta Criminal Defense Law Firm specializing in DUI, Drug, and Criminal Defense

Experience: 22 years
Language(s): English
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About James

James Yeargan is one of the most respected, and sought after DUI attorneys in the state. His successful defense record, and unprecedented devotion to his clients, has earned him this honor. Mr. Yeargan’s reputation as a tenacious DUI practitioner, coupled with his remarkable trial strategy and indomitable presence in the courtroom, have earned him the moniker “DUI Jim” throughout the Atlanta community, and Georgia at large. It is his dedication to his clients that makes Mr. Yeargan’s DUI practice so unique and sought after.

All Fees are Flat Rate.

Experience

Owner/Attorney

Yeargan Barber & Kert, LLC

12/2006 to Present

Atlanta, Georgia

Assistant Solicitor General

The Municipal Court of Atlanta

01/2005 to 12/2006

Atlanta, Georgia

Assistant Solicitor General

The City Court of Atlanta

01/2004 to 01/2005

Atlanta, Georgi

Admission

Verified 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

2007

Verified United States Supreme Court

2007

Verified Georgia Court of Appeals

2004

Verified Georgia Supreme Court

2004

Verified State Bar of Georgia

12/2003

Education

Emory University

B.A. (Political Science and English)

2000

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Recognitions & Achievements

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 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

Notable Work

Publications

Next Generation Issue



Stopping the License Suspension for Drivers Under the Age of 21



Attorneys of Influence



Trial Lawyer of the Month



Additional Info

Founded 2006

Yeargan & Kert, LLC Highlights

DUI-DWI, Criminal

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