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Jonathan Turner

Jonathan Turner

Former VA. Prosecutor and Exprienced Trial Attorney
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Family Law ...
  • Tennessee, Virginia
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Biography

Jonathan Turner is a former Virginia prosecutor and an experienced trial, criminal defense, DUI, and family law attorney. He has successfully handled a wide range of cases from DUI, drug offenses, probation violations, serious felonies like murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, thefts, misdemeanors, child support, child neglect, and child custody cases. As a criminal prosecutor, he tried thousands of criminal cases and was known as an aggressive trial attorney. In Tennessee, he has successfully defended clients from being convicted ranging from serious felonies like especially aggravated kidnapping to drug dealing, to all types of misdemeanors, to DUI's, and to even probation violations. He also has an understanding that clients often have mental and substance abuse issues that require individual help in the criminal justice and family law system. He has successfully assisted clients in getting the mental health and substance abuse help that they need in order to turn their lives around for the better.

Education
University of Virginia
J.D.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia
B.S. (1989) | Finance
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Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, President's Scholarship, Beta Gamma Sigma
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Business
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Professional Experience
Owner and Lead Attorney
Jonathan Turner, Attorney
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Defends criminal clients at all levels of court ranging from serious felonies, DUI's, misdemeanors, drug cases, domestic violence, and probation violations.
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Halifax Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
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Chief Assistant to the elected official. Handled and prosecuted criminal cases at all levels of courts including appellate courts. Tried thousands of cases.
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
Halifax Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
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Prosecuted criminal cases at all levels of courts. Tried thousands of cases.
Speaking Engagements
Criminal Trials: A Case Study, Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville, TN
Tennessee Bar Association
Awards
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Top Nashville DUI Attorney
Expertise
Top 1% Attorneys
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Top DUI Attorney Nashville
Expertise
Top 10 Criminal Law Attorney
American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Clients' Choice Award Criminal Law
Avvo
Clients' Choice Award DUI Defense
Avvo
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
National Trial Lawyers
Top 10 Criminal Law Attorney
American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Elite Lawyer Award
Elite Lawyers
Top 100 Criminal Law Attorney
American Society Legal Advocates
Top 100 Criminal Law Attorney
American Society Legal Advocates
Top Ten Attorney
NACDA
Superior DUI Attorney
National Association for DUI Defense
Top DUI Attorney Nashville
Expertise
Professional Associations
Tennessee State Bar  # 30621
Member
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American Society of Legal Advocates
Member
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National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Member
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Tennessee Bar Association
Member
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Virginia State Bar
Associate Member and Past Full Time Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
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Virginia
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    A free consultation allows the attorney to ascertain possible legal options.
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Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    DUI & DWI
    Family Law
    Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Divorce
    Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
    White Collar Crime
    Juvenile Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. My friend just got a DUI and he had one in 2009 in Alabama and One in Tennessee 2003. Will he get jail time?
A: If convicted of DUI in TN, jail time is mandatory by law. Jail time minimums change with level of intoxication for a first offense and the number of prior DUI convictions. It is important to consult as experienced DUI attorney if charged with a DUI in TN.
Q. Solicitation of a minor to commit a sex offense under § 39-13-528 jail time in tn
A: If convicted under this statute, you will face the possibility of jail time. However, this statute covers several different acts that can expose a person to different levels of jail or prison time. Regardless, a person's sentence depends upon a wide variety of factors and statutes. You should consult an attorney in order to adequately answer your question.
Q. I been charged with my 3rd offensive dui. My first dui happened when i was 20 and my second when i was 21.
A: I would consult an attorney about asking the judge to modify these conditions. Often judges will change their mind if given valid reasons.
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Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney
1284 West Main Street
Suite 104
Franklin, TN 37064
Telephone: (615) 541-1516
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 8 AM - 6 PM