Jim Yeargan
Former Atlanta DUI Prosecutor and Former Police Academy DUI Instructor
- 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
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Georgia
- Since 2003
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Owner/Attorney
- Yeargan & Kert, LLC
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2006 –
Current
- Assistant Solicitor
- Solicitor General’s Office, Municipal Court of Atlanta
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2005 –
2006
- Assistant Solicitor
- Solicitor General’s Office, City Court of Atlanta
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2004
- Education
- Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
- J.D. (2003) | Law
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- Emory University
- B.A. (2000) | English & Political Science
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- Awards
- AV Preeminent Peer Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2023
- 2021
- Client Champion – GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
- 2023
- 2021
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- 2023
- Premier DUI Attorney Attorney
- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
- 2023
- Best DUI Lawyers in Atlanta
- Expertise.com
- 2023
- Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Atlanta
- Expertise.com
- 2023
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2018
- 2013 – 2018
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- 2015
- Top 40 Under 40 In Georgia
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 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
- Trial Lawyer of the Month
- Attorney at Law Magazine
- 2013
- Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
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- Atlanta Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member
- Current
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- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member
- Current
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- Gate City Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- DUI Advisory Task Force, Municipal Court of Atlanta
- Committee Chair
- Current
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- National College for DUI Defense
- Member
- Current
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- Atlanta Lawyer’s Club
- Member
- Current
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- Atlanta Council of Young Lawyers
- Executive Board Member
- Current
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- Cobb County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- Jurisprudential Member
- Current
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Georgia State Bar
 # 780720
- Member
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2003 –
Current -
- Publications
- How To Handle the Emergency Phone Call When Your Client Is Arrested for DUI
- Attorney at Law Magazine
- 2015
- Stopping the License Suspension for Drivers Under the Age of 21
- Attorney at Law Magazine
- 2015
- Websites & Blogs
- Certified NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Certified NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing Instructor
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Intoxilyzer 5000
- GBI
- Laser Operator, LIDAR/Laser Speed Detection
- State of Georgia
- Radar Operator, RADAR Speed Detection
- State of Georgia
- Certified Visual Estimation of Speed
- State of Georgia
- Contact & Address
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