Jonathan William Turner

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Jonathan William Turner

5.0
264 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Franklin, TN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family

1284 West Main Street, Suite 104, Franklin, TN

Virtual Consultation Available

About Jonathan

Biography

Former Virginia Prosecutor! Aggressively Fights for Client's Rights!

Former Virginia Prosecutor! Aggressive Defense Attorney!

Former Virginia and DUI Prosecutor! Aggressive DUI Defense Attorney!

Former Virginia Prosecutor! Aggressive Trial Attorney!

Former Virginia Prosecutor! Aggressive Divorce Attorney!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

50%
Criminal Defense 35%

35%
Divorce and Separation 10%

10%
Family 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 15 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

Jonathan Turner, Attorney

1284 West Main Street, Suite 104, Franklin, TN, 37064

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Jonathan Turner, Attorney

6339 Charlotte Pike #601, Nashville, TN, 37209

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Jonathan William Turner's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Court Date

He was excellent and helped with my case immensely. I’m so happy to have chosen him. Seriously, whatever the situation, he will help. Miracle worker!

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Johnny on the spot!

Highly recommend this lawyer to help you with any need you have! He’s definitely a magician in the court. With two charges, he made one completely disappear. I was shockingly surprised as he got me out of jail time & community service. After he discussed my case with the DA, he got me the best... case scenario possible. If you are scared, he will put you at ease. Hire him today!

Posted by Jon | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I should be in jail...

Jonathan Turner is by far the best legal counsel you can get that I am aware of in middle Tennessee. I have had a bit of a rough ride. I have used many different attourneys in middle Tennessee. I have paid the most expensive that were a "team" of lawyers and honestly the higher end you go to, the les...s they seem to care, at least in my experience. I was in need of an attorney back at the beginning of the year and was facing up to a year in jail. I had messed up and made some very poor decisions. I was guilty, plain and simple. I was on probation at the time and clearly and knowingly violated it. I was in my mind "above the law" and thought I would not ever get caught... Well that attitude and mostly not obeying my probation terms got me caught. I was looking at jail time and potentially a felony charge being brought against me. I started to look for the best lawyer and one who had a good reputation as well as relationship with the district attorney's office. I am sure now that there was help in pointing me where I needed to go and I didn't know it at the time. I had spoken to a few lawyers that I had used in the past all telling me that they would be able to get me to just a month in jail. But I never spoke to them directly. Just through their assistants. I knew that they were trying to just tell me what I wanted to hear, and I didn't believe any of them. That was until I called Jonathan Turner. I was amazed that it was him who answered. He told me not what would happen (because I know that anyone who tells you an outcome is for sure is dishonest at best), but what our plan would be. He gave me no guarantees (which is a huge red flag to all those who are looking for a lawyer), he gave me best and worst case scenarios. The plan was for me to do whatever he said and it will hopefully get me to 30 days or less and another yr or probation. I will say it was not easy admitting to friends and family that I again had let them down. But, I had Jonathan in my corner to call or text anytime I felt down. He went above his duties and I saw him do this with other clients as well. HE ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT YOU! Not how much you pay him or how major or minor a charge you're facing. He is a good person and does his best to help you in any way he can. I ended up getting an additional 6 months probation and not a day in jail. He got my case moved back (which was the plan) 3/4 of a year so that I could do all he told me. The best part is not only do I not have to go to jail or pay tons of money to the court system, it is the awesome new life I have now. Only as a result of following the directions (to a "t") given to me by Jonathan Turner. He impressed me so much that I am going to all of the sites I went to when I needed a lawyer. I want to make sure anyone needing council doesn't mess around with the ex-judges, the teams who charge way more than they provide or the ones who make promises that they knowthey cannot keep. Go to Jonathan Turner and I promise you that you will see why he has so many awards and why the choice is easy. He is a good person and an amazing lawyer who will help you, above and beyond what you think you'll get by hiring a "team" or the most expensive. Thanks Jonathan. You have changed my life and as long as I continue along the path that Mr. Turner got me on I hopefully will not be reviewing my legal counsel anymore based on experience.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing!

What can I say about Jonathan. From the start, he gave me that sense of calm that everything was going to work out. He was very thorough and detail oriented throughout the process of my case. He was always accessible to answer any questions that I had. He got the charges dropped before the hearin...g and my record cleared. If you want someone who will fight for you, don't look any further than Jonathan!

Posted by Brad | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

As good as advertised

Mr. Turner was very professional and answered all my questions from the 1st phone call till the sentencing. He got my DUI mandatory jail sentence reduced from 7 days to the minimum 48 hours. He has good reviews for a reason!

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Jonathan William Turner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Darren Drake

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is an excellent attorney. He is dedicated to his clients and achieves excellent results day in and out. He is a seasoned trial attorney that I endorse without reservation."

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Eric Larsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without hesitation, I endorse Jonathan. I've tried cases with him and observed him in court. He simply just wins. Jonathan is compassionate with his clients and tenacious in fighting for their rights. If you're in a bind, call Jonathan."

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Nichole Dusché

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is a very professional and experienced lawyer. His experience allows him to advocate very effectively for his clients. Definitely recommend."

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Joshua Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Jonathan's experience as a former prosecutor makes him an excellent defense attorney. He cares about his clients and he isn't afraid to fight for them!"

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Edward White

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is a tenacious lawyer who passionately pursues his clients interests. His intellectual approach and ability to switch gears on the fly gives him the tools for him to excel in the defense of his clients"

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Kent Stanley

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is an aggressive criminal defense attorney who gets the best possible results for his clients. He is an ex-prosecutor whose extensive trial experience is now used to vigorously defend his clients. He does not hesitate to write or argue in his client's defense in the same manner. I have seen him in the courtroom on a number of occasions and in every case his client is receiving excellent representation."

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Shane McNeill

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Turner's fearless advocacy exceeds all expectations. His experience and knowledge of the law shows whether it is a proceeding that takes much preparation or one that is necessarily spontaneous. He gets respect from all parties in the courtroom helping his clients all the way."

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Matthew Crigger

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Turner has very extensive experience in both prosecuting and defending criminal cases. His skill and knowledge extends to all aspects of criminal cases from arraignment to trial."

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Dustin Faeder

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He does a LOT of criminal defense work, especially in Williamson County. He is very familiar with the process and definitely isn't afraid to take your case to trial!"

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Peter Zettersten

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Turner. He is a very knowledgable attorney."

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Nichole Dusché

Criminal defense lawyer

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Darren Drake

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Miller

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Sandra Wells

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edward White

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kent Stanley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shane McNeill

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America

2024

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2023

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2022

Top 100 Dui Defense Attorney, National Association of Attorney Advocates

2022

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2021

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2019

Criminal Defense, Elite Lawyers of America

2018

Top 10 Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Top 10, NACDA

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyers of America

2018

Best DUI Lawyers in Nashvile, Expertise

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Best DUI Lawyers in Nashville, Expertise

1989

Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa

1989

Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Gamma Sigma

1989

President's Scholarship, U. of South Carolina

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner and Lead Attorney, Jonathan Turner, Attorney

1997 - 1999

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Halifax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

1994 - 1997

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Halifax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

Associations

2018 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

1993 - Present

Virginia State Bar

2013 - 2017

Tennessee Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Christopher Montella

Reversed and remanded for a new trial

State v Antoine Fowler

Dismissed all counts

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Education

1993

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of South Carolina

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Virginia Tech

Speaking Engagements

2017

TBA Annual Review in Nashville Roadmap to Criminal Trials: A Case Study

Languages

English

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