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William Turner

William Turner

Newton Turner, PLLC
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
  • Virginia
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Biography

William (Bill) Turner is a criminal defense attorney who actually tries cases. A former prosecutor for two Virginia jurisdictions, Mr. Turner has tried thousands of criminal cases to a verdict, including several high-profile jury trials. Having successfully built and prosecuted countless criminal cases as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Mr. Turner offers clients an insider's view into how to respond to and defend against a government prosecution.

Mr. Turner believes that individuals facing criminal allegations need confident, talented, and experienced attorneys to develop a winning strategy and to argue their case persuasively. He combines extensive knowledge of and experience in criminal law with proficiency at trial to achieve outstanding results for his clients. Mr. Turner has taught classes on criminal law and procedure to several law enforcement agencies and currently serves as a trial coach for George Mason University Law School's Trial Advocacy Program.

Mr. Turner has been awarded The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 in Criminal Defense designation for Virginia every year since entering private practice.

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    DUI & DWI
    White Collar Crime
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 30 minute in-person consultation.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    All major credit cards.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Typically offer one flat fee based on number, severity, and complexity of charges.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
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Professional Experience
Criminal Defense Attorney and Managing Partner
Newton Turner, PLLC
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Education
American University Washington College of Law
J.D. (2011) | Law
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Honors: cum laude
Activities: Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project; Alexandria Public Defender's Office; Civil Advocacy Clinic; Arlington County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
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Georgetown University
B.A. (2005) | Government
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Honors: Dean's List
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Awards
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7. Invitees must exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research.
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7. Invitees must exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research.
Professional Associations
Arlington County Bar Association
Elected Member of Judicial Selection Committee
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Activities: Elected by members of Arlington County Bar Association to serve on committee responsible for interviewing and selecting judicial candidates.
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Website
Contact & Map
Newton Turner, PLLC
2111 Wilson Blvd
8th Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
Telephone: (703) 677-8614