Atty. Derek Slade Turner

Atty. Derek Slade Turner

Derek Slade Turner is a lawyer practicing criminal law, general practice, juvenile law and 1 other area of law. Derek has been licensed for 15 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 15 yrs experience 15 year
Call (423) 813-1032 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Derek Slade Turner at a glance

Derek Slade Turner is a personal injury, criminal defense, and juvenile attorney based in Cleveland, Tennessee. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2011). Serands clients in Cleveland, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Derek Slade Turner is a lawyer practicing criminal law, general practice, juvenile law and 1 other area of law
  • Derek has been licensed for 15 years
  • Derek practices in Cleveland, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Slade Turner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Slade Turner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Derek Slade Turner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Derek Slade Turner is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Juvenile Law

Derek Slade Turner is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Slade Turner

Where is Derek Slade Turner's law office located?
Derek Slade Turner's law practice is located in Cleveland, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Slade Turner handle?
Derek Slade Turner focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Derek Slade Turner practiced law?
Derek Slade Turner has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2011

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