Cory Earl Yager, Criminal Defense Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 19 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
MemberatKohn & Yager Attorneys at Law
Atlanta, GA
Practicing criminal defense in Atlanta since 2007.
- 19+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 10 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Cory Earl Yager is a member based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Cory has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kohn & Yager Attorneys at Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 19 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense
- Handles Criminal Defense matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Cory Earl Yager: Cory Earl Yager is a member based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Cory has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kohn & Yager Attorneys at Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Cory Earl Yager
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 Atlanta, Georgia
Cory takes criminal defense matters in Atlanta, 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
About Cory Earl Yager — Over 19 years of Georgia criminal defense experience
Cory Earl Yager is a member based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Cory has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kohn & Yager Attorneys at Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Being arrested and charged with driving under the influence is one of the most stressful events that can happen in your life. Being arrested is an experience no one wants to endure, but being arrested for a serious crime in Georgia (like DUI, vehicular homicide or serious injury by vehicle) creates obstacles that can sideline a career or disrupt your family. For many crimes, whether felony or misdemeanor, even first-time offenders may spend time inside a jail cell.
As you will learn, INFORMATION from a criminal attorney who has years of experience in dealing with the legal system helps calm raw nerves. By knowing what to DO, how to protect your Georgia driver’s license, and what steps need to be taken to obtain a great outcome helps alleviate stress from a criminal case arrest. Consult with an experienced DUI defense attorney.
Criminal law is very complicated, and your defense attorney should be well-versed in Georgia’s ever-changing drinking and driving laws, license suspension issues. Every partner at Mr. Yager’s law firm is an expert on Georgia DUI laws and other criminal law statutes. To see a few case summaries from Mr. Yager’s career, click on the space below to find cases that are likely more challenging than YOURS, so that you know you are meeting with the criminal defense lawyer.
Cory Yager is one of the top DUI defense attorneys in the Atlanta area. Rated as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for the last six years, he has built a reputation as being one of Georgia’s toughest criminal lawyers. In 2016, the Atlanta DUI Lawyer was invited to co-author a chapter on Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings, in a legal publication of a Thomson-Reuters Publishing subsidiary, Aspatore Law Books.
Attorney Yager received his B.A. in Political Science from the State University of New York. After moving to Georgia to begin police training, he later attended law school and received his Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School, where he graduated second in his law school class.
What makes Attorney Yager stand out from other criminal defense attorneys? Before attending law school, he worked as a police officer for the Cobb County Police Department for nearly 5 years. Next, while Mr. Yager was attending law school, he was employed as a police officer for the City of Roswell Police Department. He was a Field Training Officer, which means he was entrusted to train new police recruits. At Roswell PD, Cory Yager worked in the Roswell Municipal Court as the Bailiff, during his last year of law school. Thanks to his nine years in law enforcement, he understands how law enforcement officers think and uses that “inside information” to his clients’ benefit.
He has been NHTSA-certified to instruct law enforcement agents on how to administer standardized field sobriety tests.
Attorney Yager came into contact with Bubba Head and Larry Kohn while still a police officer. By watching these Atlanta DUI attorneys in action, he was able to see firsthand why the DUI law firm had such a highly-regarded reputation for ensuring that their client’s rights are upheld.
After passing the Georgia Bar, Attorney Yager turned down many job offers so that he could accept a position at the law office of William C. Head. He joined Mr. Head and his partners within a week after passing the Georgia Bar. Since starting at the firm, he moved from Associate, to Senior Associate to Partner over the course of seven years. Cory Yager has successfully represented over 2000 clients in both misdemeanor and felony cases, with the largest category of his work as a criminal defense attorney being spent fighting driving under the influence cases.
Working with Cory on a criminal defense matter
Being arrested and charged with driving under the influence is one of the most stressful events that can happen in your life. Being arrested is an experience no one wants to endure, but being arrested for a serious crime in Georgia (like DUI, vehicular homicide or serious injury by vehicle) creates obstacles that can sideline a career or disrupt your family. For many crimes, whether felony or…
Clients Cory works with
Cory reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Cory Earl Yager's legal education and bar admissions
John Marshall Law School J.D.
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State University of New York B.A. Political Science
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Jurisdictions
Cory's state bar admissions
Georgia
2007 · ACTIVE
Cory studied at — in John Marshall Law School J.D. and — in State University of New York B.A. Political Science.
Law school and academic background
Cory completed — in John Marshall Law School J.D. and — in State University of New York B.A. Political Science. 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
Awards, publications, and recognition of Cory Earl Yager
Cory has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Cory Earl Yager's office in Atlanta
Cory's primary office is at Building H, 5600 Roswell Road, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30342. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kohn & Yager Attorneys at Law
Building H, 5600 Roswell Road, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30342
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Client reviews of Cory Earl Yager — 5.0/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Cory. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing criminal defense attorneys in Atlanta.
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How to hire Cory Earl 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 Atlanta, 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 Earl 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 Atlanta?
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 Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
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