William Joseph Turner

William Joseph Turner

also known as Joey Turner, Joseph Turner

2.9
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

Avvo Review Score

2.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Work

I don’t even know where to start, I had an incident occurred that was not my fault back in 2019. I hired Mr. Turner who stated he will try his best to make sure I got the defense I deserved. Due to Covid-19 the case kept getting pushed back and the prosecution wanted me to plead. I asked Mr. Tu...ner to fight, he said he would. As time went by I was getting worried because I didn’t hear anything about the case. Mr. Tuner advised me to this was normal due to issues around Covid19. Now thanks to him everything turn out great and the case was dismissed. The court system are crazy right now due to covid19 but Mr. Turner did a great job and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

Posted by Sharon | November 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My son got 290 months because of his ineffectiveness

My son was fighting a federal case in savannah. the courts appointment of counselor was Mr Turner for three years my son requested his discovery to no avail he filed complaints with the court, grievance with the bar the government refused to take this uncaring individual off my son case ultimately my... son went to trial with Mr Turner after seeing of hearing any evidence against him and no preparation for defense he was found guilty of a lesser offense. I sat 4 days of trial and Mr Turner was lost had no fight, I even see him coming out the liquor store after day two of trial. I wouldn't let him defend my dog,this man needs to be disbarred his care for human life is zero,he don't respond to request from his clients, don't provide discovery don't end up like my SON

Posted by Joy | September 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

In For A Fight

My horror story sounds a lot like the rest of these reviews. Hired him January 2020 and fired him March 2021. In that time the only thing he did for my case was send one email. He will take your money. He will miss your court dates. He will lie about the work he is doing on your case. He will ignore ...your calls and miss appointments. Then, when you fire him, he will promise you a refund you will never get, block your calls, and hold your court file hostage so it makes it harder for you to move on. I paid him $4000 and got nothing out of deal! I see a lot of you mentioned the GA bar...that was my first route, but the supreme court decided not to would reprimand him for his behavior. They said I did not have enough proof. But they did say their decision does not stop any legal actions I choose to bring against Joey. My suggestion would be for you all to PLEASE PLEASE still file a grievance with the GA state bar. The more they hear his name, the more they will become aware of his behavior. Just go to the state bar website/For the public/File a complaint/Grievance. If you need help you can also call them 404-527-8759 or contact me. I am working on something else to get my money back plus more and bring light to this situation. Please, if your story is anything like mine reach out to me. ([email protected]) There is more we can do if we stand as 1. Don't just complain on the reviews! Do something about your situation! As for me this fight is far from over!

Posted by James | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Turner Law Firm

"Without the help of the Turner Law Firm, I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes I have had. Mr. Turner took on an extremely difficult case and encountered issues that no one expected and few had ever seen. He worked continuously to make sure that the truth was told and presented it... perfectly. He has stood by every one of my requests and guided me through the entire lengthy process. Though we faced challenges, Mr. Turner did not falter. His thorough research provided us the pathway we needed to rise to victory. I will only recommend Mr. Turner as I have never been nor have I ever seen anyone treated better. I am proud to be a Turner Law Firm client and will continue to retain them for all legal matters that may arise as I know I am in the best hands." Thank You Mr.Turner

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.

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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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Emily Usry

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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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