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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!

Practice Areas

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.

41 years | 51,000 cases

33%

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

38 years | 350 cases

24%

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

39 years | 30 cases

15%

Bankruptcy and Debt 8%

filed chapter 7, Chapter 13 proceedings and advised clients on legal ways for protecting assets and family income

15 years | 8 cases

DUI and DWI 7%

Defended Clients Charged with criminal cares, help them poswt bond and plan a defense for hearings.

17 years | 25 cases

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.

14 years | 21 cases

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.

45 years | 12 cases

Fees and Rates

Cost

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$0 first 45 minutes

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 24 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2001

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Location

Law Offices of Jewel Charmain Scott

7651 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA, 30236

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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 serv...ices to anyone in need of legal assistance.

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Experience

Rating: 7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Appointed Honorary Consul of Jamaica In Atlanta ,GA, USA, Jamaica, WI

2012

Business Women of the Year, NAACP

2009

Cali Excellence for the Future Award, Law & Lawyering, Mercer University School of Law

2009

Champion of Legal rights, US Legislative Black Caucus, Washington , DC

2008

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

2007

Agent for Change Award, Village of Hempstead Inc., New York

2006

Support and Dedicated Service, Parents of Murdered Children

2006

Outstanding Services to Clayton County, Georgia, Community, Clayton County Community Service Authority

2005

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

2004

Certifacate Of Appreciation, Association of Domestic Violence & Battered Women, Clayton County, Ga

1984

Admitted to Bar, Jamaican Bar Association

1984

Admitted to Bar, Turks & Caicos, WI

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Work Experience

2005 - 2009

District Attorney, Clayton County District Attorney Office

2000 - 2004

Staff Attorney, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.

1990 - 1993

Senior Supervising Attorney, Scott Law Firm- New York -British Empire Bar

1988 - 1990

Senior Attorney, City Of New York Law Department Office Of The Corporation Counsel

1985 - 1988

Director, Vista Management Services, Inc Brooklyn N.Y.

1984 - 1985

Attorney, Savory and Company- Attorneys At law

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Associations

2014 - Present

Consulate of Jamaica in Atlanta

Consul

2000 - Present

Clayton County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

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Education

2000

Mercer University-W. George L.S.

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University Of the West Indies- Norman Manley Law School

Law JD - Juris Doctor Legal Certification Jamaica, West Indies

1982

University of the West Indies, Barbados, W.I.

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws Honors

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Speaking Engagements

2014

Waok Fm

Legal Questions Addressed ON Radio

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Publications

1994

Book of Poems Published Portrait of A Woman

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Languages

English

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