Atty. Carla E. Young

Atty. Carla E. Young

Ms. Carla E.

Washington Washington 40 Years Experience 40 year

Profile Summary

About Carla E. Young at a glance

Carla E. Young is a criminal defense, litigation, government, and health care attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1986) and California (1989). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1988) and Emory University (B.A., 1985). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Carla E. Young is a lawyer practicing health and hospital law, criminal, general practice & trial law and 1 other area of law
  • Carla E. received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1985, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Carla E. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Carla E. Young's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carla E. Young handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Carla E. Young is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carla E. Young

Where is Carla E. Young's law office located?
Carla E. Young's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carla E. Young handle?
Carla E. Young focuses on criminal defense, litigation, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Carla E. Young practiced law?
Carla E. Young has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Carla E. Young go to law school?
Carla E. Young earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Carla E. Young for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1988
B.A.
Emory University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1986
California
Admitted: 1989

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