Diana Whipkey Young

Diana Whipkey Young is a lifelong resident of Marietta, where she has been passionately practicing law since 1983 and has earned the respect of judges and fellow attorneys. Ms. Young developed a solid foundation in the courtroom when she began her career as a prosecutor in the Cobb County Solicitor’s Office. During this time, she gained valuable insight into the courtroom process. Accordingly, Ms. Young’s ability to offer a prosecutor’s perspective compliments her legal knowledge and enhances her understanding of criminal law and how to effectively advocate on her client’s behalf. Diana Whipkey Young’s decades of experience have enabled her to master the complexities of divorce and family law, as well as the relevant social and economic circumstances affecting our diverse community of clients. With Marietta facing one of the most elevated divorce rates in Georgia, Ms. Young excels at providing strong counsel and representation in traditional cases, as well as cutting-edge family law matters, such as international family law and high-asset divorce. Since founding The Young Law Firm, Ms. Young has experienced tremendous success and developed an impressive portfolio of satisfied clients thankful that they came to her for help. Young Law handles family law matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, property division, alimony and spousal support, fathers’ rights, domestic violence, divorce modification, and wills and probate. In addition, we provide criminal defense, spanning issues involving DUI, administrative license suspensions, minor in possession charges, drug offenses and theft charges. Ms. Young is further skilled in personal injury law, business litigation, contract disputes and general trial litigation.

The University of Georgia School of Law

J.D. (1983)

1983

Honors: Cum Laude

The University of Georgia School of Law

B.A. (1980) | Journalism

1980

Honors: General Honors, Magna Cum Laude

Founding Attorney

The Young Law Firm

1996 - Current

Hicks, March, Casey, and Young, P.C.

1985 - 1996

Prosecutor

Cobb County Solicitor's Office

1983 - 1985

AV Preeminent For Ethical Standards and Legal Ability

Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Overall Peer Rating 5.0 out of 5.0

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Current

Cobb County Bar Association

Current

Georgia State Bar  # 752567

Member

1983 - Current

Georgia

Since 1983

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

DUI & DWI

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Juvenile Law

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Nursing Home Abuse

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

• Car Accidents