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Cory E. Yager, Criminal Defense Attorney in Sandy Springs, Georgia

Kohn & Yager

Sandy Springs, GA

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Cory E. Yager is an attorney based in Sandy Springs, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Kohn & Yager.

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Sandy Springs, GEORGIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Criminal Defense
  • Handles Criminal Defense matters from Sandy Springs, GEORGIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).

About Cory E. Yager: Cory E. Yager is an attorney based in Sandy Springs, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Kohn & Yager.

Areas of practice

Cory's practice areas in Sandy Springs

Cory concentrates on criminal defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cory handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Criminal Defense cases in Sandy Springs, Georgia

Cory takes criminal defense matters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cory agrees to represent you.

Biography

Cory E. Yager, criminal defense attorney serving Sandy Springs

Cory E. Yager is an attorney based in Sandy Springs, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Kohn & Yager. Cory works from Sandy Springs, Georgia and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.

Cory Yager is a criminal defense attorney with Kohn & Yager in Sandy Springs, Georgia. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense: General Practice, including cases involving DUI defense and other criminal charges under Georgia law. Mr. Yager represents individuals throughout the Atlanta area and across the state, drawing on his background in law enforcement and years of courtroom experience in criminal trial proceedings.

Mr. Yager has received a 10.0 rating on AVVO, a legal directory that evaluates attorneys based on professional background and client feedback. He regularly handles complex DUI and criminal defense matters and works with clients facing charges that may affect their freedom, reputation, and future.

In 2016, this Atlanta DUI lawyer and former police officer co‑authored a chapter titled Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings, which was published by Aspatore Law Books, a Thomson Reuters company. The chapter discusses approaches to preparing and questioning witnesses in DUI-related court proceedings.

For several years, Mr. Yager and Partner Larry Kohn have collaborated with William Head as co-authors of The Georgia DUI Trial Practice Manual, a legal resource addressing Georgia DUI law and trial practice. Through his work at Kohn & Yager, Mr. Yager remains actively involved in defending clients charged with DUI and other criminal offenses in courts throughout Georgia.

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Cory Yager is a criminal defense attorney with Kohn & Yager in Sandy Springs, Georgia. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense: General Practice, including cases involving DUI defense and other criminal charges under Georgia law. Mr. Yager represents individuals throughout the Atlanta area and across the state, drawing on his background in law enforcement and years of courtroom experience in…

Clients Cory works with

Cory reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense matters in Sandy Springs and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Cory studied and practices

  • Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

    J.D. · 2007

Cory studied at J.D. in Atlanta's John Marshall Law School.

Law school and academic background

Cory completed J.D. in Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cory runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Cory's legal honors and published work

Cory has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).

Locations

Cory E. Yager's office in Sandy Springs

Cory's primary office is at 5600 Roswell Road, Building H, Suite 200, Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30342. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kohn & Yager

5600 Roswell Road, Building H, Suite 200

Sandy Springs, Georgia 30342

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Kohn & Yager

55 Atlanta Street SE #400

Marietta, Georgia 30060

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Hiring guide

How to hire Cory E. Yager — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cory usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Cory charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cory's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cory will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Sandy Springs, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cory

Cory discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cory confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Cory's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Cory E. Yager

  • How much does it cost to hire Cory for a criminal defense case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cory walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Cory offer a free consultation?

    Cory charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cory's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Cory's current terms during booking.

  • How long do criminal defense cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cory gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Cory take my case if I'm outside Sandy Springs?

    Cory is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cory will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Cory?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cory will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Cory accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

    Cory's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Criminal Defense attorneys serving Sandy Springs, Atlanta and Marietta in Georgia

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