West Plains, MO
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Turner Law Firn
Dedicated Representation
Bethany Turner | Attorney/Owner
Attorney Bethany Turner has dedicated her practice for over a decade to become a true expert in defending people accused of all crimes. The former District Defender for the 37th Judicial Circuit, Bethany offers clients years of extensive trial experience in the Ozarks. Bethany has ushered thousands of clients through matters from simple traffic tickets to complex murder cases.
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Bethany earned her Juris Doctor from University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law and her Bachelors of Arts from the University of Iowa. In addition to her work for the Missouri State Public Defender, Betthany has worked in family law and insurance defense firms and taught legal research and writing at Symbiosis Law School in India.
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In early 2023, Bethany left her position as the District Defender to open Turner Law Firm LLC. This has allowed Bethany to focus on complex cases and investigations and provide personalized service to each client. Her practice has expanded from criminal defense to also include divorce, domestic relations, probate, and general civil practice. With an office located just off the West Plains square, she provides service to clients in Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Ozark, Douglas, Wright, Texas, Carter, and Dent Counties.
Sarah Bernard | Attorney
Attorney Sarah Bernard returns to West Plains and joins the firm bringing a wealth of criminal and family law experience. Sarah earned her Juris Doctor from St. Louis University School of Law and her Bachelors of Science from Truman State University.
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Most recently Sarah held the position of District Defender for the 36th Judicial Circuit in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, managing multiple counties and staff and training new attorneys. Sarah has also worked for the Missouri State Public Defender in West Plains and Kirksville. From 2013-2017, Sarah acted as the Managing Attorney for the West Plains office of Legal Services of Southern Missouri.
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Sarah practices in the West Plains office and also works remotely from Poplar Bluff serving clients in Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Carter, Ripley, and Butler Counties.
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