Experienced Olympia Lawyer When facing a legal issue in Washington, choosing an attorney can seem overwhelming and confusing. You need a legal advocate with experience you can trust. Judge John E. Turner (Ret.) has an added layer of experience that an out-of-town lawyer or a recent law graduate does not. He is a former judge who served on the Washington State Court of Appeals. After more than 30 years of experience as an attorney and judge, he is well-known and respected among local judges and law enforcement. He knows which defenses judges find most persuasive. He knows which approaches work, and which are a waste of time. He knows when to speak up, and when to sit down. Judge Turner knows the law, as it is written in books as well as experienced in real life. He is able to assess a case quickly and provide his client with a range of options for seeking a resolution to the matter. While his knowledge of the law is vast and in-depth, he takes the time to explain the law to clients in a language that everyone can understand. The Cost-Effective Benefits Of Hiring A Skilled Former Judge As Your Attorney Judge Turner is not only highly qualified to represent individuals in cases involving criminal law, elder law, professional license defense, personal injury and other areas of general practice, like domestic violence, DUI and divorce, but he is capable of doing so efficiently, thoroughly and cost-effectively. In reality, many of these legal areas overlap and blend together. Hiring a lawyer like Judge Turner, who handles the many facets of these cases, will help you address your issues holistically and confidently. Since he handles a wide variety of cases in many areas of the law, Judge Turner works to establish long-lasting relationships with clients. He is often the lawyer people turn to when they are in need of legal help again in the future.
DUI & Felony DUI As a former judge and current criminal defense attorney, John E. Turner has been part of thousands of DUI/DWI cases. DUI continues to be one of the most common offenses in Thurston County, and also one of the most serious, in terms of penalties. If convicted you can expect heavy fines, community service and even time in jail (particularly if it is not a first offense). Skilled Misdemeanor And Felony DUI Lawyer Judge Turner’s approach to DUI is straightforward. On the one hand, he works to find weaknesses in the case against you. It could be the way in which a search is conducted, or a test administered, or the manner in which you are arrested and charged. If one component of the process is done improperly, that may be enough to base a defense on. On the other hand, he works with clients to make the best possible presentation. Mr. Turner wants the court to see that you are a decent person, with a good record, who may have made a simple mistake. He often works to obtain deferred prosecutions, to keep convictions off your permanent record. In Thurston County, Washington, a DUI can be charged as a felony if: You have three or more prior offenses within the past 10 years If you have a prior conviction for a DUI-related vehicular assault or vehicular homicide A felony DUI charge carries heavier possible penalties than a misdemeanor DUI, and requires an attorney who is especially skilled at DUI defense. John E. Turner (Judge Ret.) is respected in the courts both as a former judge and as a skilled courtroom lawyer. Handling All DUI-Related Matters Judge Turner can provide you with the advice and guidance you need regarding all types of DUI matters and issues that stem from a DUI arrest, including: Questions regarding Breathalyzer tests, Datamaster and PBT tests and refusals to take blood or breath tests The suspension or revocation of your driver’s license Potentially getting your DUI charges reduced Driving under the influence of marijuana (drug DUI) Being arrested for drunk driving as a member of the military