Charles Christian Young

Attorney Charles Christian Young is a principal serving at the Bridgeport branch of the law firm Cohen and Wolf, P.C., in Connecticut. An experienced litigator with more than 24 years of professional experience, he has extensively worked on a variety of matters, including both criminal and civil issues. Covering both personal injury and criminal defense matters, he has litigated a number of complex cases representing individuals accused of violating state and federal laws as well as the victims of serious accidents who have suffered due to no fault of their own. 

The criminal defense matters that Mr. Young covers include juvenile criminal charges, domestic violence, motor vehicle offenses, assault, embezzlement, trafficking, white collar crimes, cybercrimes, firearm offenses and homicides. Through meticulous efforts and fierce representation, he strives to champion the rights of his clients and ensure that the odds are in their favor. 

Passionate about standing for those who have been wronged by others, Mr. Young has played an instrumental role in transforming the lives of numerous personal injury victims for the better. He has handled a broad spectrum of these cases, ranging from injuries due to criminal or reckless acts or carelessness, such as motor vehicle accidents and premises liability, to those due to negligence such as hazardous conditions and negligent supervision.

In addition, Mr. Young has also expanded his range to include complex commercial and contract litigation in his field of practice. Peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, he has proved his proficiency as a litigator and compassionate attorney during the tenure of his career so far. He has also been selected to the list of Best Lawyers in America in the field of criminal defense general practice and has received recognition for his “Outstanding Contribution to Criminal Defense” by the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. 

Mr. Young obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1995 from Calvin University and went on to pursue his studies in law at the Quinnipiac University School of Law, from where he secured a J.D. in 1998. Receiving stellar reviews from satisfied clients, he has also been rated with a perfect score of 10.0 on Avvo. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.