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Judge David Young brings his own brand of justice to a national television
audience with the launch of the new half-hour syndicated courtroom series,
JUDGE DAVID YOUNG
Judge Young is known for his sharp sense of humor, occasional bursts into
song from the bench, and his provocative sentencing. While on the bench in
Miami, he once dropped an opera singer's disorderly conduct charges in
exchange for a virtuoso courtroom performance. In another case, he decided it
was appropriate to jail an 87-year-old woman for 31 years -- the same number
of years she had spent on the lam prior to her arrest for murder.
Young captured the nation’s attention during a high-profile case in May, 2005,
when he sentenced two America West airline pilots to jail for attempting to
operate a plane while intoxicated.
His strong sense of personal responsibility is coupled with a real concern for
people. In Miami he was a strong advocate for a unique probation monitoring
program, under which he met monthly with individuals with addiction problems.
His dedication to fair justice has resulted in being honored with the Mothers
Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Award of Distinction on three separate
occasions.
audience with the launch of the new half-hour syndicated courtroom series,
JUDGE DAVID YOUNG
Judge Young is known for his sharp sense of humor, occasional bursts into
song from the bench, and his provocative sentencing. While on the bench in
Miami, he once dropped an opera singer's disorderly conduct charges in
exchange for a virtuoso courtroom performance. In another case, he decided it
was appropriate to jail an 87-year-old woman for 31 years -- the same number
of years she had spent on the lam prior to her arrest for murder.
Young captured the nation’s attention during a high-profile case in May, 2005,
when he sentenced two America West airline pilots to jail for attempting to
operate a plane while intoxicated.
His strong sense of personal responsibility is coupled with a real concern for
people. In Miami he was a strong advocate for a unique probation monitoring
program, under which he met monthly with individuals with addiction problems.
His dedication to fair justice has resulted in being honored with the Mothers
Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Award of Distinction on three separate
occasions.
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| Judge David Young |
Born in Miami, Judge Young followed in his father’s footsteps when deciding a career. His father, attorney Burton Young, was
elected President of the Florida Bar and is listed in the Best Lawyers in America, widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide
to the legal profession of the United States.
A one-time law clerk for F. Lee Bailey's law firm in Miami, Judge David Young attended Tulane University, where he was President
of the Student Body. He later graduated from the University Of Miami College Of Law. In 1984, he became a Florida assistant
state attorney in under Janet Reno, a position he held until 1987.
After holding several prestigious legal positions in Miami, in 1993 he was elected as County Court Judge in Miami-Dade County,
and he was re-elected twice. Then in 2000 Judge Young was elected as a Circuit Court Judge in Miami-Dade and was re-elected
to the bench once more.
In May of 2007, Judge Young stepped down in order to take his passion for justice into the homes of millions of Americans as host
of his new series, JUDGE DAVID YOUNG.
Judge Young sits on the board of the Miami-Dade Humane Society and devotes time to many animal rescue initiatives. He is a
huge fan of Broadway musicals, and is an avid collector of penguin items.
Young lives in Miami with his partner of 12 years, Judge Scott Bernstein, and their dog Maggie.
elected President of the Florida Bar and is listed in the Best Lawyers in America, widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide
to the legal profession of the United States.
A one-time law clerk for F. Lee Bailey's law firm in Miami, Judge David Young attended Tulane University, where he was President
of the Student Body. He later graduated from the University Of Miami College Of Law. In 1984, he became a Florida assistant
state attorney in under Janet Reno, a position he held until 1987.
After holding several prestigious legal positions in Miami, in 1993 he was elected as County Court Judge in Miami-Dade County,
and he was re-elected twice. Then in 2000 Judge Young was elected as a Circuit Court Judge in Miami-Dade and was re-elected
to the bench once more.
In May of 2007, Judge Young stepped down in order to take his passion for justice into the homes of millions of Americans as host
of his new series, JUDGE DAVID YOUNG.
Judge Young sits on the board of the Miami-Dade Humane Society and devotes time to many animal rescue initiatives. He is a
huge fan of Broadway musicals, and is an avid collector of penguin items.
Young lives in Miami with his partner of 12 years, Judge Scott Bernstein, and their dog Maggie.