Sarah Marie Turner

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Sarah Marie Turner

4.2
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Mediation ... +2 more

320 S. Walnut Bend Road, Suite 11, Memphis, TN

Virtual Consultation Available

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

This area encompasses almost all other areas of domestic relations/family law practice, inlcuding: alimony, child support, visitation and custody and property division as well as parental rights.

30%
Child Support 20%

This matter is addressed during a divorce, if there are minor children born of/during the marriage. If the parents were not married, the Court that retains jurisdiction is Juvenile Court. Tennessee relies on the Income Shares Model to determine child support and is governed by the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines.

20%
Family 20%

Family law is the general catch-all term for domestic matters, including prenuptial agreements, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. Given the delicacy and determination needed to handle such matters, an experienced family law attorney is a must.

20%
Mediation 20%

The mediation process can help you resolve disputes without going to court and is a far better way to resolve your disputes than litigation. In a mediation proceeding, a neutral third party meets with you and your spouse/romantic partner and assists both sides in amicably resolving their legal disputes. Tennessee requires mediation in a divorce with minor children. However, judges send all divorce matters to mediation prior to trial, and Juvenile Court is now ordering mediation for unwed parents

20%
Adoption 10%

An adoption lawyer helps to place children with parents other than their birth parents. An adoption cuts off the birth parents' rights and responsibilities, and gives them to the adoptive parents. Once an adoption is final, the adopted child receives the same legal treatment as a biological child. Adoption is often an emotional time so you need a knowledgeable, compassionate adoption lawyer to assist you.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 15 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law & Mediation Office of Sarah Turner

320 S. Walnut Bend Road, Suite 11, Memphis, TN, 38018

eastmemphislaw.com

Online Presence

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Sarah Marie Turner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Gary | December 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Collaborative Divorce Attorney

Sarah was a tremendous person to hire as an attorney to help guide me through the dissolution of a near 15 year marriage with multiple children. She was honest, factual, attentive, and respectful of what was important to me. Most importantly, she has a keen ability to understand people in a short per...iod of time. She brought up many things during the creation of the MDA that i had not thought about previously that remain helpful today in navigating life post-divorce. From a pure business perspective, her practice operates very efficiently and she is very organized. All expectations regarding fees, payments, and the entire process are as clear up front as they can be. I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone seeking a family law attorney. For me, she was exactly the attorney I needed.

Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above & Beyond

Wonderful! Night and day experience. They actually care about who they represent.

Posted by Quinton | January 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional

Mrs Turner explained everything to us upfront before we hired her she was extremely professional she answered our questions…Mrs Turner is a beast in the courtroom she will fight for you until the end. Definitely recommend her. She returned our calls and messages

Posted by Rebecca | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Never Left Me and Fought for 4 Years

I hired Ms. Turner to represent me in a divorce, and my ex-husband and his attorney pulled out every trick in the book. Ms. Turner fought them at every turn, but also kept me calm and focused on my real goals. My divorce was resolved, after about 2 years and 2 hearings (that we won). Then less than 6... months later I was back in court, having to fight my ex because he did not want to do what the judge ordered. That took another year, but we won. Then a few months later my ex tried to get custody of my son, but lost, after about 9 months of fighting. The entire time Ms. Turner stayed calm, patient, and collected. She got me and my son what we deserved, but did not overpromise. She kept my expectations realistic, and after 4 years she almost feels like family.

Posted by Janis | June 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional & Attentive Attorney!

I reached out to Mrs. Turner after my divorce attorney recommended her. She represented me after my ex-husband had been harassing me after divorce. Sarah is very alert and attentive. She has a great memory, very organized, very knowledgeable, and detail oriented. I enjoyed watching her cornering him ...during the court hearing. She put a lot of effort into proofs and weaving them together to prove our points. She led me through the procedure and I was very comfortable and confident. I was extremely satisfied in my court hearing watching her prove our case for the wins! Thank you Sarah for all the hard work you do!

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Sarah Marie Turner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Whitney Harrington

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is sharp, bold, and compassionate, and will always tell it to you straight. I recommend her as a lawyer and mediator."

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Ryan Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sarah has a tremendous legal mind and is a zealous advocate for her clients in the courtroom. I highly recommend her for anyone who has a family law issue."

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Mary Yarbrough

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Sarah for several years. She and I have had cases against one another and I have acted as a mediator for her. She has an excellent knowledge of the law and provides her clients with sensible advice."

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Iclem Jaber

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whether the situation is simple or complex, Sarah Turner means business and she often goes the extra mile for her clients, associates, and colleagues. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her."

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Jason Owens

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is a first rate attorney who has earned the respect of her peers."

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Angela Green

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has commitment to her clients, to the profession, and to the larger community in which she practices. She is a skilled and dedicated lawyer and an assert to her clients and the legal community"

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Turner is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her."

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Sheree Hoffman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer! I first had contact with her as a potential opposing counsel in a case. I contacted her by phone. From that phone call, I was extremely impressed with her professionalism. Often, as older attys we run into young attys who are innapropriately aggressive and often disrespectful. They do not understand the importance of building a strong reputation with other Bar Association members and personnel in the legal community. Sarah, obviously did. I have since been so impressed with her legal skills that I asked her to work with me! There can be no better endorsement!"

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Mary Yarbrough

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Jenna Nichols

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, East Memphis Law

2010 - Present

Attorney, Administrative Office Of The Courts

2012 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Corbin Johnson, PLLC

Associations

2011 - Present

Memphis Collaborative Alliance

Attorney

2010 - Present

Memphis Bar Association, Family Law Section

2007 - Present

Memphis Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

2007 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Education

2010

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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