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Jim Yeargan
Former Atlanta DUI Prosecutor and Former Police Academy DUI Instructor
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
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Biography
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
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
Video Conferencing
- FaceTime
- Zoom
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Georgia
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner/Attorney
- Yeargan & Kert, LLC
- - Current
- Assistant Solicitor
- Solicitor General's Office, Municipal Court of Atlanta
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- Assistant Solicitor
- Solicitor General's Office, City Court of Atlanta
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Education
- Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
- J.D. (2003) | Law
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- Emory University
- B.A. (2000)
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Awards
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
- Selected To Rising Stars: 2014 - 2021
- Client Champion - GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Selected To Rising Stars: 2013 - 2018
Professional Associations
- Georgia State Bar  # 780720
- Member
- - Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Next Generation Issue
- Attorney at Law Magazine
- Stopping the License Suspension for Drivers Under the Age of 21
- Attorney at Law Magazine
- Attorneys of Influence
- Attorney at Law Magazine
- Trial Lawyer of the Month
- Attorney at Law Magazine
Speaking Engagements
- How To Handle the Emergency Phone Call When Your Client Is Arrested for DUI, The Buckhead Club
Certifications
- Field Sobriety Testing Instructor
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Visual Estimation of Speed
- State of Georgia
- Drugs That Impair Driving
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Intoxilyzer 5000
- GBI
- Drug Recognition Evaluator Pre-Course
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Drug Recognition Expert Course
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- LIDAR/Laser Speed Detection
- State of Georgia
- Field Sobriety Testing Certified
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- RADAR Speed Detection
- State of Georgia
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