Paul A. Young

Paul A. Young is a criminal defense and domestic relations attorney at the Law Office of Paul Young in Enterprise, Alabama. He represents clients facing DUI allegations, murder charges, drug offenses, misdemeanors, felonies, traffic offenses, and domestic violence charges. His family law work includes divorce, custody, visitation, child support, paternity, and post-judgment modifications. Young helps clients understand their options and make informed decisions about difficult legal matters.

Young earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1979 and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar that same year. His legal education provided a foundation for courtroom advocacy, case analysis, and practical problem solving. Combined with decades of practice, this background supports his ability to evaluate evidence, explain possible outcomes, and guide clients through criminal proceedings and domestic relations disputes.

Young has practiced law since 1979 and serves clients throughout the Wiregrass area, including Coffee, Dale, Geneva, and Pike counties. His criminal defense experience covers serious felony and misdemeanor cases, DUI matters, drug charges, traffic offenses, and allegations involving violence. He also handles divorce and family law matters that affect parental rights and financial responsibilities. His long courtroom background allows him to approach each case with careful preparation and practical judgment.

Paul A. Young has held significant leadership roles in the criminal defense bar. He served as president of the Coffee County Bar Association from 1987 to 2003 and as president of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2017. His honors include the Clarence Darrow Award, two ACDLA President’s Awards, and the Roderick Beddow Lifetime Achievement Award for Criminal Defense. He remains active in state and national criminal defense organizations while continuing to serve clients across southeastern Alabama.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Paul Young
• Member, Alabama Bar Association
• Former President, Coffee County Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
• Member, National College for DUI Defense
• Member, Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (GCDLA)
• Lifetime Member, Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (ACDLA)

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• University Of Alabama School Of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges