Royce D Turner

Royce D Turner

4.5
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 12 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Litigation

300 Walnut., Suite. 270, Des Moines, IA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Royce

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

12 years | 10 cases

40%
Divorce and Separation 25%

12 years | 10 cases

25%
Child Custody 20%

12 years | 10 cases

20%
Litigation 15%

12 years | 10 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 12 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2013

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Turner Law Office

300 Walnut., Suite. 270, Des Moines, IA, 50309

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Royce D Turner's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great lawyer. Went the extra mile. Saved my job.

My friend suggested I hire Mr. Turner for a OWI charge I received. I didn't initially follow up with Mr. Turner, wanting to talk with a few attorneys before making my decision. In the end, I hired Mr. Turner. In the initial consultation he went though what to expect step-by-step . His approach ...to consultations was refreshing, being that attorneys that have practiced for a longer amount of time didn't convey assurance, but rather indifference when I arrived at their office. Some older attorneys I encountered didn't take the time to hear my entire story. They essentially were asking for $1500 or more after I walked in their office, my feelings and concerns about being charged criminally was an just an after thought to them. Being satisfied with what I heard, I proceeded to hire Mr. Turner. In truth he could charge more, given the results, he's been known to get in OWI cases. But I got the distinct impression my case itself was his first concern and not the money, When all other attorneys told me to make peace with the fact that I'd have a OWI on my record that would negatively affect my career as a stewardess for a local airline, Mr. Turner said he would work diligently to find a way. On the day of pretrial conference attorneys and defendants stop by the prosecutor's office to figure out the direction of their respective case. Mr. Turner's work ethic really shined at this moment. I got the distinct impression that every attorney appointed or private was merely waiving people though, accepting the first deal the prosecutor offered their client. Mr. Turner on the other hand appeared at pretrial conference with case citations and arguments that made the prosecutor amend his original plea offer to a lower charge. It was my understanding, that the arguments Mr. Turner was prepared to make at trial, would had made it difficult for the prosecution to contend with. Not wanting to press my luck I accepted a driving while reckless charge, which did not effect on my career as a stewardess for an airline.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I highly recommend Royce Turner

Royce Turner came highly recommended by friends and peers in the community. Everyone was right! He's a younger attorney. But, Royce's knowledge, passion, and determination was able to get the outcome I was looking for. I didn't want an older, unambitious, and expensive attorney that would just ac...cept the prosecutor's first offer. I wanted an attorney that was going to fight! Royce did exactly that. Constitutional problems he found in my case encouraged the prosecutor to make me a better offer. Royce was honest, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. He walked me through the entire process and always got back to me in a timely manner. I will not be going to prison and can return to my life as an ordinary citizen, that has learned their lesson, instead of a felon. I highly recommend Royce Turner.

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Royce D Turner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marlon Mormann

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have sent this lawyer a number of divorce and domestic issue cases and he has come through for his clients. The clients have called me back to thank me for the referral. Royce returns calls promptly and is very reasonable in his pricing."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Suspension issued in IA, 2018

updated on 10/30/2018

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.

Suspension issued in IA, 2018

updated on 08/17/2018

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.

Temporary Suspension issued in IA, 2016

updated on 01/30/2017

Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Temporary Suspension issued in IA, 2015

updated on 01/11/2016

Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Client Review, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Turner Law Office

2014 - 2015

Contract Attorney, Polk County Public Defenders Office

2009 - 2010

Clerk, Polk County District Court

Associations

2013 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Iowa, Young Lawyers Division

Member

Education

2012

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

The University of Dubucue

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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