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Jewel Charmain Scott

Criminal defense Attorney at Jonesboro, GA

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About Jewel

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    33%
    Responsible for all aspects of management of the District Attorney’s Office. Assured effective operation of the office with 70 members of staff, including 23 investigators, 14 assistant district attorneys, victim witness assistants and legal assistants by increasing prosecution and securing strong conviction rates especially in the areas of murder, child molestation/abuse and rape cases. . Managed Interstate Child Support Office.

    38 years, 51,000 cases

  2. Divorce and separation
    24%
    Responsible for researching and writing legal opinions on Medicare and Medicaid issues for the Senior Citizens Law Project. Drafted documents for Probate and Administration. Litigated numerous domestic relations/divorce/custody cases annually with special emphasis on domestic violence

    35 years, 350 cases

  3. Family
    15%
    Responsible for practice which focused on "at risk" adults with emphasis on elder care, social security, Medicare/Medicaid and other state and federal entitlement programs. Appointed as Fiduciary of the Supreme Court of NY as guardian ad litem and Conservator/Committee for adult and elderly clients. This involved investigation into all financial and other resources of the client, asset collection, protection and management, liquidation of real property, spend down for Medicaid eligibility, liti

    36 years, 30 cases

  4. Bankruptcy and debt
    8%
    filed chapter 7, Chapter 13 proceedings and advised clients on legal ways for protecting assets and family income

    12 years, 8 cases

  5. DUI and DWI
    7%
    Defended Clients Charged with criminal cares, help them poswt bond and plan a defense for hearings.

    14 years, 25 cases

  6. Immigration
    7%
    Represented clients applying to change status of residency in US,filed proper documents,arranged of hearings,appeals and provided representation for deportation action.

    11 years, 21 cases

  7. Real estate
    6%
    Responsible for performing administrative functions necessary to sustain smooth operation of real estate company including weekly representation in civil court, landlord\tenant division; residential and commercial rentals, administrative hearings, book-keeping and accounting. Accomplished effective management of over 100 residential one bedroom –three bedroom apartments and over ten commercial storefronts and sustained effective collection of monthly rentals on all properties.

    42 years, 12 cases

ATLANTA CRIMINAL & FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS 30 Years of Experience You Can Trust

Scott & Turner Law Group, LLC is a trusted firm in Atlanta that provides outstanding legal representation to all of our clients. With a combined total of more than 70 years of experience in criminal and civil litigation, our attorneys Jewel Scott and John Turner Jr. have a 95% success rate and have handled more than 51,000 cases. If you are looking for a highly trusted and reputable legal representation group in the metro Atlanta area, look no further than Scott & Turner Law Group, LLC. Contact us today at for a free consultation.

 

We provide legal representation for criminal and family law cases including:

  • DUI
  • Drug cases
  • Child abuse
  • Child custody
  • Divorce
  • Child support
  • Assault & Battery
  • Burglary
  • Robbery
  • Grand Larceny
  • Conspiracy
  • Homicide
  • Probation
  • Parole
Award-Winning Service

While we primarily service the metro Atlanta area including Clayton County, and Jonesboro, we also work with experienced attorneys with offices located in New York City, Turks and Caicos Islands, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the West Indies. You can rest assured that our attorneys and affiliates provide customized services to meet your legal needs.

Our attorneys at Scott & Turner Law Group, LLC have received numerous awards from a variety of organizations, including:

  • Fulton County Board of Commissioners
  • Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA
  • Lambda Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Fraternity
  • NAACP
  • Atlanta University Criminal Justice Institute
  • The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
  • American Business Women's Association
  • Frontiers International
  • EOA Citizens Neighborhood Advisory Council
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys

Whatever your legal needs may be, Scott & Turner Law Group, LLC may be able to provide the assistance that you need. With a free consultation and experience you can count on, your legal woes are sure to be satisfied. For more information about our law firm or practice areas, don't hesitate to contact us at, today!

Licensed for 34 years
State GA
Status Active Member in Good Standing
Acquired 2001
Updated 02/03/2023
State NY
Status Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday
Acquired 1988
Updated 11/17/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Jewel Charmain Scott
7651 Tara Boulevard
Jonesboro, GA, 30236
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Posted by Hamilton | August 19, 2017
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The GREATEST Attorney with legal excellence
Miss Scott is very profound in her service, upfront, professional and most of all reliable. I'm very confident in the way Attorney Scott defends her cases and would highly recomend Her to you to take your case.
Posted by Latina | July 18, 2017
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The Greatest !!!
I was very pleased with the service that I received. Ms. Scott was very honest and thorough every step of the way. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal service. KUDOS to Ms. Scott.
Posted by pauline | April 9, 2015
Best Divorce lawyer
Ms Scott has been my lawyer during my divorce and custody case for over a year now. She is very trustworthy and reliable. I would highly recommend her to others. She tends to put care and great effort while she represent me.
Posted by Pauline | April 9, 2015
Client in a divorce case.
Ms Scott has been my lawyer during my divorce and custody case for over a year now. She is very trustworthy and reliable. I would highly recommend her to others. She tends to put care and great effort while she represent me.
Posted by Crystal | March 6, 2015
Excellent Service!
Attorney Scott kept me informed of my case every step of the way!!! If it was some legal terms I did not understand she always explain it to my understanding! I am very Satisfied with Attorney Scott Work!!!
Posted by LAVORIS | March 4, 2015
LEGAL EXCELLENCE
Attorney Scott was professional, knowledgeable and understanding. She gave me exactly what I needed during the difficult time of my divorce. She was on top of everything. She kept me grounded during the process so that I could make decisions based on logic not emotions. I would recommend her services to anyone in need of legal assistance.
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Posted by Crystal | March 4, 2015
Excellent Service!
Attorney Scott kept me informed about every detail of my case! Attorney Scott walked me through every step of the way. Im very satisfied with Attorney Scott Service's! !!
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 45 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

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AVVO RATING 7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • District Attorney
  • Clayton County District Attorney Office
  • 2005 - 2009
  • Staff Attorney
  • Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
  • 2000 - 2004
  • Senior Supervising Attorney
  • Scott Law Firm- New York -British Empire Bar
  • 1990 - 1993
  • Senior Attorney
  • City Of New York Law Department Office Of The Corporation Counsel
  • 1988 - 1990
  • Director
  • Vista Management Services, Inc Brooklyn N.Y.
  • 1985 - 1988
  • Attorney
  • Savory and Company- Attorneys At law
  • 1984 - 1985
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Education

  • Mercer University-W. George L.S.
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2000
  • University Of the West Indies- Norman Manley Law School
  • Law JD - Juris Doctor Legal Certification Jamaica, West Indies
  • 1984
  • University of the West Indies, Barbados, W.I.
  • LL.B - Bachelor of Laws Honors
  • 1982

Associations

  • Consulate of Jamaica in Atlanta
  • Consul
  • 2014 - Present
  • Clayton County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Appointed Honorary Consul of Jamaica In Atlanta ,GA, USA
  • Jamaica, WI
  • 2014
  • Business Women of the Year
  • NAACP
  • 2012
  • Cali Excellence for the Future Award, Law & Lawyering
  • Mercer University School of Law
  • 2009
  • Champion of Legal rights
  • US Legislative Black Caucus, Washington , DC
  • 2009
  • Professional Commitment to Families, Schools and Community.
  • 2008 Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
  • 2008
  • Distinguished Community Service Award
  • Rainbow Push Coalition
  • 2008
  • Woman of Excellence Community Service
  • Georgia State Legislative Delecation, Clayton County, Ga
  • 2008
  • Agent for Change Award
  • Village of Hempstead Inc., New York
  • 2007
  • Support and Dedicated Service
  • Parents of Murdered Children
  • 2006
  • Outstanding Services to Clayton County, Georgia, Community
  • Clayton County Community Service Authority
  • 2006
  • Outstanding Leadership in Action
  • Southern Christian Leadership (SCLC)
  • 2005
  • Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding County Repersentation
  • State Juvenile Court - Clayton County
  • 2005
  • Outstanding Contribution to Reduce Child Fatality and Abuse
  • State of Georgia Department of Human Resoucres
  • 2005
  • Certifacate Of Appreciation
  • Association of Domestic Violence & Battered Women, Clayton County, Ga
  • 2004
  • Admitted to Bar
  • Jamaican Bar Association
  • 1984
  • Admitted to Bar
  • Turks & Caicos, WI
  • 1984
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Publications

  • Book of Poems Published
  • Portrait of A Woman
  • 1994

Speaking Engagements

  • Waok Fm
  • Legal Questions Addressed ON Radio
  • 2014

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Jonesboro Criminal defense Lawyer Jewel Charmain Scott
Jewel Charmain Scott
Criminal defense Attorney
Jonesboro, GA
Licensed for 34 years
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