C. Christian Young

Connecticut

Cohen and Wolf, P.C.
1115 Broad Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
United States

Tel: 203.368.0211

Email: cyoung@cohenandwolf.com
Web: www.cohenandwolf.com

Professional Biography

Christian is a dedicated litigator, handling a wide variety of criminal and civil matters. His criminal defense practice includes representation of individuals accused of violating state and federal laws ranging from juvenile and student matters, domestic incidents, motor vehicle offenses, and controlled substance violations, to assault, embezzlement, trafficking, computer crimes, firearms offenses, and homicide.

In matters of personal injury, Christian represents individuals who have suffered injury and loss caused by another’s careless, reckless, or, criminal acts, including motorcycle and motor vehicle accidents, premises defects, negligent supervision, and hazardous conditions. Christian has also represented individuals and corporations in commercial, contract, and complex litigation. In addition, he represents individuals in administrative hearings with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Active in his community, Christian has served two terms on the Ansonia/Milford Grievance Panel (2007-2013). He is currently serving on the Town of Orange Board of Education where he chairs the Buildings and Grounds/Safety and Security Committee and co-chairs the Board’s Policy Committee.

Education

  • Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., 1998
  • Calvin College, B.A., 1995

Admissions

  • Connecticut
  • U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America®, Criminal Defense – General Practice, 2024–2025
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2025
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers® “Top 50” List, 2024
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers®, Personal Injury General: Plaintiff, 2024
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers®, Criminal Defense, 2014–2023
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers® “Top 100 New England Super Lawyers”, 2017, 2018
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers® “Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyers”, 2017, 2018, 2020
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating
  • Moffly Media’s “Top Lawyers in Fairfield County”, Criminal Defense, 2021, 2024
  • Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, “Outstanding Contribution to Criminal Defense”, 2017

Cohen and Wolf’s Criminal Defense Group represents individuals charged with or involved in a broad spectrum of crimes. Attorneys in the Group regularly appear in state criminal courts, as well as state juvenile courts, throughout Connecticut. Several of the attorneys in the Group are former state prosecutors.

The Group is committed to representing our clients to the fullest extent possible under the law, and to guiding our clients through a complex and confusing system. Our attorneys understand that our clients may be in difficult situations, and need guidance and understanding throughout the process. We represent clients for all types of crimes, including assaults, driving under the influence, possession of drugs, criminal mischief, and reckless driving, as well as all motor vehicle offenses.

In 1951, two enterprising lawyers, Herbert L. Cohen and Austin K. Wolf, joined forces, creating a law firm that has grown steadily to become Cohen and Wolf, a full-service firm of over 50 lawyers with three offices in Connecticut. That growth is the best evidence of our success as experienced, savvy, dedicated lawyers who get the job done.

No matter how you measure success, we will help you reach your goals. We’re ready to answer your questions, offer options and pursue your legal interests with diligence, skill and efficiency. Cohen and Wolf represents a diverse mix of businesses, individuals and municipalities. In many instances, we handle both the personal and professional legal needs of business owners and executives.

In everything we do, we take a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that the advice we give in each area of law works in concert with our clients’ overall goals. While intently focused on the small details required in legal work, we never lose sight of the big picture for our clients’ success.