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✨ About
About Jim Yeargan
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.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Traffic Tickets
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Criminal Law
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DUI & DWI
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
J.D. (2003)
Law
Emory University
B.A. (2000)
English & Political Science
📋 Bar Admissions
American Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Member
Member
Atlanta Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
Member
Member
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
Member
Member
Gate City Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
DUI Advisory Task Force, Municipal Court of Atlanta
Member
Committee Chair
Member
National College for DUI Defense
Member
Member
Member
Atlanta Lawyer'
Member
s Club
Member
Member
Member
Atlanta Council of Young Lawyers
Member
Executive Board Member
Member
Cobb County Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Member
Jurisprudential Member
Member
Georgia State Bar # 780720
Member
Member
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
Yeargan & Kert, LLC 2006 - Current
Assistant Solicitor
Solicitor General'
s Office, Municipal Court of Atlanta 2005 - 2006
Assistant Solicitor
Solicitor General'
s Office, City Court of Atlanta 2004
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Client Champion - GOLD
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Premier DUI Attorney Attorney
American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Best DUI Lawyers in Atlanta
Expertise.com
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Atlanta
Expertise.com
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
10 Best Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Top 40 Under 40 In Georgia
The National Trial Lawyers
Top 100 DUI Lawyers in Georgia
The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia
The National Trial Lawyers
Trial Lawyer of the Month
Attorney at Law Magazine
📚 Publications
- How To Handle the Emergency Phone Call When Your Client Is Arrested for DUI
- Attorney at Law Magazine
- Stopping the License Suspension for Drivers Under the Age of 21
- Attorney at Law Magazine