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 770-477-1210 for a free consultation.
We provide legal representation for criminal and family law cases including:
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:
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 770-477-1210, today!
Practice areas
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.
36 years, 51,000 cases
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
33 years, 350 cases
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
34 years, 30 cases
filed chapter 7, Chapter 13 proceedings and advised clients on legal ways for protecting assets and family income
10 years, 8 cases
Defended Clients Charged with criminal cares, help them poswt bond and plan a defense for hearings.
12 years, 25 cases
Represented clients applying to change status of residency in US,filed proper documents,arranged of hearings,appeals and provided representation for deportation action.
9 years, 21 cases
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.
40 years, 12 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2001 | 12/21/2020 |
NY | Currently registered | 1988 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Appointed Honorary Consul of Jamaica In Atlanta ,GA, USA | Jamaica, WI | 2014 |
Business Women of the Year | NAACP | 2012 |
Champion of Legal rights | US Legislative Black Caucus, Washington , DC | 2009 |
Cali Excellence for the Future Award, Law & Lawyering | Mercer University School of Law | 2009 |
Woman of Excellence Community Service | Georgia State Legislative Delecation, Clayton County, Ga | 2008 |
Distinguished Community Service Award | Rainbow Push Coalition | 2008 |
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Professional Commitment to Families, Schools and Community. | 2008 Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration | 2008 |
Agent for Change Award | Village of Hempstead Inc., New York | 2007 |
Outstanding Services to Clayton County, Georgia, Community | Clayton County Community Service Authority | 2006 |
Support and Dedicated Service | Parents of Murdered Children | 2006 |
Outstanding Contribution to Reduce Child Fatality and Abuse | State of Georgia Department of Human Resoucres | 2005 |
Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding County Repersentation | State Juvenile Court - Clayton County | 2005 |
Outstanding Leadership in Action | Southern Christian Leadership (SCLC) | 2005 |
Certifacate Of Appreciation | Association of Domestic Violence & Battered Women, Clayton County, Ga | 2004 |
Admitted to Bar | Turks & Caicos, WI | 1984 |
Admitted to Bar | Jamaican Bar Association | 1984 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Consulate of Jamaica in Atlanta | Consul | 2014 - Present |
Clayton County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 2000 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Book of Poems Published | Portrait of A Woman | 1994 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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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 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Waok Fm | Legal Questions Addressed ON Radio | 2014 |
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