Atty. John David Young

Atty. John David Young

John David Young is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, adoption and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Fort Smith Fort Smith 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About John David Young at a glance

John David Young is a Member based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, practicing at John Young & Associates, PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Arkansas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Court, Western District of (2003). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (J.D., 2003) and University of Texas at Arlington (B.A., 2000). Active member of Arkansas Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Smith, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John David Young is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, adoption and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • John practices at John Young & Associates, PLLC in Fort Smith, AR

Practice Areas Explained

John David Young's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

John David Young is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Arkansas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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.

John David Young is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Arkansas →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John David Young is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John David Young

Where is John David Young's law office located?
John David Young's law practice is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The firm is John Young & Associates, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Young handle?
John David Young focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has John David Young practiced law?
John David Young has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John David Young go to law school?
John David Young earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact John David Young for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- 2003
B.A.
University of Texas at Arlington
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Arkansas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 2003

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