Elmer Young Attorney At Law

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| Servicing all of Chatham County, GA

When you’re facing a crime as serious as driving under the influence (DUI), you need an experienced attorney on your side. While there are a number of great criminal defense lawyers out here, at this time you need an attorney who has undergone extensive training on the science used in drunk-driving cases and has been recognized by his peers as an expert in the field of DUI defense.

As one of the top DUI attorneys in Savannah, Georgia Attorney Elmer H. (Pete) Young has defended a number of individuals accused of driving while intoxicated to help them avoid the consequences associated with conviction. Mr. Young earned his law degree from the John Marshall Law School and was admitted to the Georgia State Bar in 1975. With 37 years of criminal law under his belt, Mr. Young has focused his practice on DUI defense.

To stay on top of the latest defense strategies, Mr. Young has successfully completed a number of advanced training courses to master DUI evidence. He is certified as a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor and has undergone a week-long training course on Forensic Blood and Urine testing presented at Emory University and the laboratory at Georgia Tech University by world leaders in forensic science.

Customer Reviews

When I got charged with a DUI I was devastated. It put my entire livelihood on the line. I was at risk to lose my job and also my license to practice in my field. I went to Mr. Young because I absolutely had to have my case resolved quickly and I could not accept a DUI. He did all of that and more. My case was resolved in a matter of weeks because he worked hard to get it pushed through the court system.

I also ended up getting off with a lesser charge that wasn’t a DUI. He was always nice, polite and professional and I also never got the impression that I was just a “paycheck” to him. I honestly think that he does what he does because he enjoys it and likes helping people. I won’t lie, he is a bit pricey, but he is worth every penny. He will do everything he can to get you your desired outcome.

Reviewed by Avvo Client on 01/2016, courtesy of Avvo

From the outset, Mr. Young had my best interests at heart and kept his promise to represent me to the best of his ability. Mr. Young is extremely knowledgable regarding the DUI laws in GA and the science behind DUI determinations. Using this knowledge and the particular circumstances surrounding my charges, he successfully negotiated a plea bargain with the GA Solicitors Office resulting in the Office dropping the DUI charge and me pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge. While the misdemeanor charge still requires me to pay a fine, be on a year’s probation, do community service and attend DUI school, Mr. Young’s successful representation left my record clean of a felony of DUI. I recommend him to anyone facing a DUI.

Reviewed by Adom on 02/2015, courtesy of Avvo

I had myself in a sticky situation. From that point in time I thought it was the end. After a doing a little searching and from a few recommendations I was able to find Mr. Young. Mr. Young was always available to answer questions I had about my case and ease up the stress. With the help of Mr. Young, my DUI was dropped. I ended up having to plead no contest to failure to yield which was the reason I was pulled over. That resulted in a hefty fine, community service, etc. The main thing is that I don’t have to deal with a DUI in the future. I also have my license. Thanks, Mr. Young.

Reviewed by Brandon on 03/2015, courtesy of Avvo

My friend help me to find Mr. Young after i received a DUI. I was freaking out and so worried about losing my license and this going against my record as well as my insurance. After just talking to Mr. Young on the phone for a few minutes he already had my mind at ease! He was very helpful through out the whole time he kept me informed as was able to have my charges reduced to where it would not go against my record my license will not be suspended and my insurance was not affected> everything was resolved in a very short amount of time which was a huge stress relief. I would recommend him to anyone!!!!

Reviewed by Avvo Client on 06/2015, courtesy of Avvo

Elmer Young is an experienced Lawyer that you want on your side on any Trial. In my experience my DUI made it all the way to a jury trial. Mr. Young went over the pros and cons of taking on a jury trial I ultimately was confident with him representing me in the trial so we proceeded. In the courtroom Mr. Young was very aggressive and compelling a kind of lawyer anyone would want on their side. He kept me informed of the steps of the trial which help keep me at ease. All in all we got the results we were looking for of not guilty and I owe everything to Mr. Young. I would recommend him as a Lawyer to anybody with a DUI case.

Reviewed by Avvo Client on 01/2016, courtesy of Avvo