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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+ 8

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 Kayla | November 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Johnathan Turner

Mr. Turner was able to get my husbands felonies dropped down to, two misdemeanors. He was able to get time served and probation. The state of Tennessee was very hard to fight but mr. Turner fought it well, and we ended with a great outcome.

Posted by Eric | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Lawyer got all felony charges dismissed and everything reduced to probation and fines. All other Attorneys were discussing with me how much time I would do. He was the only one that believed in me and fought for over a year to help me. Thanks to a great Lawyer I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Posted by James | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

I was facing serious jail time for a DUI. My original attorney said nothing could be done. I contacted Johnathan, and he gave me hope. He listened and fought for me. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field. I couldn't be happier with his service, 5 stars isn't enough for the dedication he showed ...to my case.

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Attorney for my minor child..

Receiving a call from the police at 1:00 AM is every parent’s worst nightmare; certainly one I never expected. It was as frightening as I had imagined. My daughter was with the wrong person at the wrong time and was cited for something for which she was not guilty. Though incredibly scary and dis...appointing, Jonathan knew what steps to take to ensure charges would be dropped. I am forever grateful for his kindness, his professionalism and his ability! Hiring him was one of the best decisions I have ever made and worth every penny!

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dui master

We hired Jonathan to assist my boyfriend with his DUI case, and his exceptional skills took us completely by surprise. Neither one of us knew what to expect from the beginning when we first met him with his very warm caring demeanor , but with a straightforward approach to his take it by the horns a...ctions when he's in court ! He makes you feel at ease no matter what the situation is whether he's going over what to expect prior to court or when you're actually in court with him. It's obvious he knows his stuff and doesn't back down for no one. You know from the first conversation with him that he is ready to fight for you through thick and thin. Through his actions he's able to give you a confidence that's hard to explain... you have faith in him and he knows how to take your worries away. He was able to get a few crucial convictions thrown out in the first court session, and literally had everyone in the courtroom in awe. He was fair but he knew every step to take through the entire hearing. If you're looking for an exceptional attorney Jonathan Turner is your man !! We can't thank him enough for everything he's done for us . I would thoroughly and highly recommend him to anyone without any hesitation!!!!!

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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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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Brian Nash

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Shane McNeill

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Matthew Crigger

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dustin Faeder

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Eric Larsen

Criminal defense lawyer

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

Activity

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