William Joseph Turner

William Joseph Turner

also known as Joey Turner, Joseph Turner

3.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 15 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Savannah, GA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

7 E Congress St Ste 611 B, The Manger Building, Savannah, GA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 15 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2010

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Turner Firm, LLC

7 E Congress St Ste 611 B, The Manger Building, Savannah, GA, 31401-3358

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William Joseph Turner's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 34 reviews

Posted by Ronda | November 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Good Start

I just hired Mr. Turner for a complex case. Before retaining he already looked into my case and researched with the D.A. A great start and I’m looking forward to working with him.

Posted by Caroline | March 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

FANTASTIC ATTORNEY

Mr. Turner has restored our faith in the legal community found here in Savannah, GA. We first found Mr. Turner a year ago in a moment of legal desperation, when previous council, proved uninterested, after payment was rendered, and ineffective. Mr. Turner's calming nature offered a refuge in what h...as been confusing and frustrating moments of an on going legal battle. His behind closed doors kind demeanor with clients, should not be mistaken for weakness in a court room. His commanding knowledge of the law and unflappable determination in the courtroom allows us to know that we have an advocate that has and will always fight for what is right for us in any of the legal issues we have faced and continue to encounter. Simply cannot say enough good things about Mr. Turner and his law firm!

Posted by Tiffany | January 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Get Your Sanity Back Today

Mr. Turner was hired for a shoplifting case I had while on Probation. He handled Both at a cost I Feel was very fair. The shoplifting was dismissed and there were NO probation sanctions. Though a probation violation warrant had been issued he worked with the DA to have me booked and released on My OR.... By the time my husband was there to pick me up I was done. It was a process and I had to trust Joey as my attorney and what He had been paid to do by his expertise. In the end. It is ALL behind me. No feeling like your freedom and not looking over your shoulder. He will work money with you just give him a call and talk to him honestly about your legal needs. He IS on your side. He’s now my Family Attorney and friend. Thank you for working so hard for me Joey. Job Well Done ! I remember my first consult I said “ I don’t wanna go to jail”. You said “calm down, your not going to jail”. A man of your word. Thanks again.

Posted by Cough | September 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hemp for Victory

This past 4/20 I was arrested on false charges of distribution of marijuana for my legal Hemp I had for I even have a permit by Savannah's parks and recreation for the art hemp. Cheatham country Georgia is no joke the system here would not give me bond as they saw me as a risk for a revolution. Ab...out 14 days in jail my parents made a decision on contacting Joey Turner and he came right away the next day to see me. I like how quick he came to see me and we discussed on getting me out on a bond and didn't want to talk to far up the road. 2 more weeks later he had me stand in front of a judge for a probable cause hearing. I feel Joey is a well spoken individual who gave forth information on Hemp. He and the DA went at it like a WWF match as she wanted no bond again! bringing up lies like I have violated my previous bond which didn't exist and that Joey had no legal right to ask the officer about his knowledge of hemp. Now I admit he was the only lawyer to see me in jail and I'm not sure my parents put forth effort on research. The more I research now the more I worry. but I have faith in humanity that we are all trying to show Glory to God and his people unless your a satanic government worshipper. I Have stayed patient with Joey times I do send him a text is best it might take some time or a few text for him to get back to you. One thing I didn't like to hear Joey tell me is it is not safe to try my permit Savannah gave me while this case is going. Well I know they could make up and even plant drugs on me so sad I can't live an American dream due to nightmares. I ask about the officers video evidence as if we can get copies and he told me I would have to be indieted first to get that. I am curious about how long it's gonna show the test results to the hemp I had for it and I am ageing as all this hell they are putting me through. I don't want to stress that's why I use hemp extracts and the raw form. So almost 5 months in and I'm ready for this all to end so we can begin our Hemp Revolution! I figure I wouldn't be the only souljah he will help out here in Savannah. The Cannabis Community is ready to roll and have Joey Turner make violators pay that toll.

Posted by Tessa | July 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do not Hire

I was unfortunate enough to get into some serious legal trouble over a year ago, hired this man and will regret it for the rest of my life. We paid over 9k in total and received nothing but mediocre legal advice, subpar representation, and a COMPLETE lack of any communication. He put forth absolutel...y no effort to get the facts of my case in front of the DA, ignored my repeated requests for a bond hearing and in fact urged me to take a plea deal of 90 days in a probation detention camp in addition to pleading guilty to a felony, because he said, ‘the facts were stacked against me’ which was a lie that we discovered upon his dismissal. Turns out he never requested the discovery from the DA and that was after 8 months of these charges pending against me. Had he requested the discovery he would have known the state’s case against me was completely circumstantial and lacking ANY hard evidence whatsoever. Not only is he notorious for his refusal to return calls, text messages, voice messages and emails but he was at least an hour and sometime 2 hours late to nearly every court appearance I had, of which there were Many. At one point Effingham County Judge Muldrew actually disparaged him in open court for his irresponsibility, consistently late appearances and often flat out refusal to even show up regardless of the amount of time his clients were scheduled on the docket. He talks a great game upon his initial consultation but once you’ve paid him in full he disappears, and does the bare minimum for your case. We ended up firing him and found a new attorney who took his job and me as his client seriously. My case has since been resolved after a year of heartache, debilitating stress and hard core depression, being plead out to a few misdemeanors and a few years probation, a far cry from Joey’s recommendation. BEWARE

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William Joseph Turner's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Manly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse this lawyer. Joey is the go-to lawyer for criminal defense."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Leadership Award, Rotary

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, The Turner Firm, LLC

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Athens Clarke County District Attorneys Office

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Athens Clarke County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2010 - Present

Young Lawyers Division

Member

Education

2010

University of Georgia

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Furman University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2013

Self Published Savannah Criminal Defense Fact Guide

Languages

English

Activity

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