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Mark Bishop Turner

Criminal defense Attorney at Trussville, AL

5.0   51 reviews
  • Licensed for 34 years
    State AL
    Acquired 1989
    Status
    Occupational License - Authorized to Practice Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019. See details

About Mark

Learn Mark’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    75%
    All areas of Criminal Defense law.

    34 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Sex crime
    20%

    30 years, 50 cases

  3. Divorce and separation
    5%

    34 years, 1,000 cases

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Heartbreaking trial of a man who was borderline incompetent and unable to help with the trial of his case. 
Case was appealed but six weeks later during the appeal process, the client committed suicide in prison.

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Mark Bishop Turner
The Cahaba Building
204 Main Street, Suite 108
Trussville, AL, 35173

Reviews

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Posted by Sara | September 23, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excelent
Mark Turner is an excellent lawyer. He helped me a lot in my husband's case. I recommend him. He is an honest and very responsible lawyer. I highly recommend him. Thank you very much, really, for everything, Mr. Mark Turner.
Posted by Eli | August 15, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A True Saint Who WILL Fight For You
Mark Turner is something that is increasingly rare these days. Mr. Turner is a wonderful man. Not only is he representing me currently, but when outside matters arose that knocked me down, Mr. Turner helped me to stand on my own two feet. He is a wonderful man. If you want an attorney who genuinely cares about you, an attorney who is a human being and a strong man above all else, an attorney who will make you feel like you’re a person and not just a case, hire the best. Hire Mark Turner.
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Posted by Beverly | August 4, 2023
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Would highly recommend Mark Turner
We hired Mr. Turner for a family case. It was a pretty involved case and he was there each step of the way and got the case resolved. Would highly recommend him.
Posted by joshua | July 26, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
excellent attorney
I had an out of state something I was concerned about Mr Turner called about. Come to find out there was nothing there. I was grateful for the help and service he provided
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
DUI savior
Mr. Turner helped save me from spending time in jail with a DUI conviction. Instead it was deferred and no longer on record. And for 1/3 of what other attorneys would cost for something similar.
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
He really cares
Mr. Turner helped me on a case I had in Birmingham and I was very pleased with the outcome and his professionalism. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Jennifer | July 19, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
My father has used Mr Turner and I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer!! He is wonderful and I highly recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Anonymous | June 21, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
100+ mph Speeding Ticked DISMISSED
Mark is excellent! Back in September on the way back to nashville I was speeding early in the morning and got pulled over going 100+ mph in a rural Alabama county. Drastically slowed down after that incident. The county court was 40 mins from where Mark was, yet he still went. Mark got the case dismissed so it doesn’t impact my insurance or driving record. He’s expensive for a traffic lawyer, but 100% worth it.
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Posted by Cheyanne V | June 20, 2023
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Highly recommend!
Mark is very informative, open and helps you feel more at ease with the difficult things about your case. He has been very helpful and supportive with my case, i would highly recommend him to anyone!
Posted by Thomas G | June 20, 2023
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Thomas G
Mark has been a tremendous help with my fiancés case. He has made us both feel more at ease with the whole fiasco we’ve been in with this case. He is understanding and has a heart for people really struggling in life.
Posted by Don | June 19, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Very Professional with Good Advice
Daughter was getting a divorce and Mark was extremely helpful in weaving thru issues in what could have turned into a very sticky situation. Thanks Mark!!
Posted by Timothy Alvis | June 18, 2023
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| Consulted Attorney
Mark Turner
Is an excellent attorney. He reviewed my case and gave me the instructions I needed.
Posted by Lee | June 10, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mark Turner
Mark Turner is absolutely one of the best lawyers around. He has took my sons case and he is a attorney that absolutely cares for the outcome and the well-being of all of his clients not just my son. We are greatly appreciated to have him as our attorney. Highly recommend Mark.
Posted by Edwin | April 26, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Amazing lawyer
Mark was truly amazing, helped me so much and was always there for me, Any time I needed to get in contact with him, he was there in both person and on the phone. Mark is an amazing attorney in the Birmingham area and I am glad that he was there to represent me. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Brenda | April 11, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Absolute Gratitude!!
There are very few people who truly invest into their work and Mark is one. Would recommend to anyone. Very professional and attentive! Thank you so much, God bless!
Posted by Amy | March 29, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Professional and trustworthy
I would recommend Mark to anyone I know! He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and all around just a good guy. It can be extremely hard to find an attorney that is both hard working and trustworthy, but with Mark you get both of those things and then some. I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable and honest attorney.
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Posted by David | March 20, 2023
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Trussville video ticket
Mark is the best! During my recent involvement with him, he was able to have my case completely overturned. And the whole time he maintained a professional, and can-do attitude. I would highly recommend MARC to anyone that need assistance with traffic violations , and those type legal matters . Thanks again, Mark.
Posted by Daniel | March 10, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
A Dependable Attorney
Mark Turner is a very efficient and knowledgeable lawyer, and was very helpful in advising me throughout my case. Any time I needed to get in contact with him, he was there in both person and on the phone. Even as weeks passed, he still would keep me updated on any news concerning my case. Personally I am a man of few words, but I will attest that Mr. Turner is a remarkable attorney in the Birmingham area and I am glad that he was there to represent me.
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Posted by Lanesha | March 10, 2023
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Amazing Representation
Absolutely amazing Attourney! I had never met a honest lawyer, and then I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Turner. He worked very hard on my brothers case, and had him home at the first opportunity. We are forever grateful
Posted by Maurice | March 2, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Confident, Informative and Get's the Job Done Right!!!!
Mark did exceptionally well representing my son with a felony case in Birmingham. He differs from your average 9-5 attorney and cares for his clients. Mark’s patience and advice in walking us through the case were unmeasurable because we live in Texas. Many weekends and nights, we had questions about our son’s case, and Mark was always willing to answer and get on the phone with us – even before we hired him. He is well respected by the courts and was able to get our son’s case reduced significantly. I highly recommend Mark for any criminal case you need help!
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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Suspension issued in AL, 2019
updated on 08/29/2022

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Mark's comment: “The period of time in question was during the three year illness and subsequent death of my wife due to ovarian cancer. I chose not to pursue an aggressive argument against the allegation due to the timing of the allegation.”

Reprimand issued in AL, 2009
updated on 12/16/2017

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Mark's comment: “I represented a gentleman in Mississippi. My client entered into a plea agreement and was placed on probation. From the beginning, I was given special permission to represent him. Later, I had to appear before the same Mississippi court on a probation violation for my client on the same identical case. Technically, it appears I should have received permission again to represent client in this matter but I did not. The district attorney in Mississippi wrote a letter to Alabama State Bar.”

Stayed Suspension/Probation issued in AL, 2006
updated on 12/21/2017

Stayed suspension/probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. This type of suspension means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements. In this case the State also monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Mark's comment: “Due to an unknown status regarding a possible tax liability with IRS, I was advised by my IRS representative to temporarily close all of my bank accounts. This included my Trust Account which had a $275.00 balance. This information was conveyed to the Alabama State Bar which reviewed the matter and stated my reason to close the account was inadequate. Subsequently, the Alabama State Bar took the action they deemed appropriate.”

Work Experience

  • Lawyer
  • Law Office of Mark Bishop Turner
  • 1989 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Summit Consulting Inc.
  • 1989 - 1992
  • Senior Accountant
  • Southern Natural Gas Co.
  • 1979 - 1989
  • Railroad Axle Shop
  • United States Steel Corporation
  • 1977 - 1979
  • Accountant
  • Steel City Lumber Company
  • 1976 - 1977
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Education

  • University of Alabama - Birmingham
  • Minor in Music
  • 2018
  • Trojan Horse Method
  • Foundation of Trial Skills
  • 2017
  • Trojan Horse Method
  • Advanced Trial Skills
  • 2016
  • Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
  • Advanced Trial Skills
  • 2013
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • Advanced Trial Skills
  • 2004
  • Birmingham School of Law (Birmingham, AL)
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1988
  • University of Alabama - Birmingham
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1976
  • Minor High School
  • Advanced Academic
  • 1973
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Legal Cases

  • Rape Case
  • NOT GUILTY on all 4 Counts

Associations

  • Walker County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • Alabama State Bar
  • Member
  • 1989 - Present
  • Park Tower Condominium Association
  • Treasurer
  • 2015 - 2016
  • Big West Football Officials Assoc.
  • Treasurer
  • 2010 - 2012
  • Walker County Bar Association
  • Treasurer
  • 1996 - 1998
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 10 Best for Client Satisfaction
  • American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
  • 2018
  • Alabama High School Super Six Football Championship Official
  • ASHAA
  • 2010

Speaking Engagements

  • Becker CPA Exam Review
  • Business Law
  • 1994

Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (17)
Endorse Mark
Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mark is an excellent lawyer with decades of experience. I have trusted him to handle family law matters for many of my own clients. I would highly recommend him for any divorce or family law case."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mark is a great attorney who advocates zealously for his clients. I highly endorse him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mark is extremely personable. Mark is passionate and cares about his clients to make sure they are well taken care of at the end of their case. Mark is highly respected by others in his community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mark is a fine attorney that I have known for a few years now. He does great work for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I know Mark Turner to be a rare true warrior for his clients in need of legal help. Mark sincerely cares about the people he serves and about perfecting his craft as a trial lawyer. I unhesitatingly endorse Mark Turner."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known Mark for over 10 years. I have most recently worked with him preparing some research on a criminal defense matter. Mark was, as always, genuinely concerned about his client, and gave his best efforts to the defense. He devotes time and careful thought to all his cases."
Family Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mark Turner is a terrific lawyer. He really cares about his clients, and provides a level of experience, integrity, and service that is unmatched. I would recommend Mark to anyone who wants to work with the very best."
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Trussville Criminal defense Lawyer Mark Bishop Turner
Mark Bishop Turner
Criminal defense Attorney
Trussville, AL
Licensed for 34 years
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019. See details