Jonathan Turley Biography
Jonathan Turley is an American attorney, legal scholar, writer, commentator, and legal analyst working for FOX NEWS as a legal analyst. He joined the FOX NEWS news team in 2000, after previously working as an attorney.
Jonathan Turley Career
Turley obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago in 1983, followed by a Juris Doctor degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 1987. Notably, he held the position of Executive Articles Editor at the Northwestern University Law Review. In his earlier career, during the Reagan Administration, he served as an intern with the general counsel’s office of the National Security Agency (NSA). He holds the Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law at The George Washington University Law School, where he imparts knowledge in torts, criminal procedure, and constitutional law. Notably, he achieved the distinction of being the youngest individual to receive an academic chair in the school’s history. At the university, he oversees the Project for Older Prisoners (POP), the Environmental Law Clinic, and the Environmental Legislation Project.
Before joining George Washington University, he was a member of the faculty at Tulane University Law School. His expertise extends to legal and policy matters, and his articles have been featured in prominent national publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Furthermore, he is a frequent commentator in the national media, addressing a diverse array of topics ranging from the 2000 U.S. presidential election controversy to the Terri Schiavo case in 2005. His presence is often seen on Sunday talk shows, with numerous appearances on Meet the Press, ABC This Week, Face the Nation, and Fox News Sunday. From 2003 to 2011, he served as a contributor on Countdown with Keith Olbermann on MSNBC, later joining Current TV in 2011 and early 2012.
Since the 1990s, he has been a legal analyst for major news outlets, including NBC News, CBS News, the BBC, and Fox News, providing insightful coverage of events such as the Clinton impeachment and presidential elections. He holds a position on the board of contributors at USA Today and serves as a columnist for The Hill. Presently, Turley continues his role as a legal analyst with Fox News. Additionally, he has played a pivotal role as legal counsel in a series of significant cases, advocating for whistleblowers, military personnel, and clients involved in national security, environmental, and constitutional law issues. In various instances, his role as lead counsel has resulted in the successful overturning of both federal and state laws.
Noteworthy cases include his representation of Larry Hanauer, a House Intelligence Committee staff member wrongly accused of leaking classified information to The New York Times. He also represented David Faulk, a whistleblower exposing abuses in NSA’s Fort Gordon surveillance programs. Moreover, he also successfully challenged the Elizabeth Morgan Act in 2003 on behalf of Dr. Eric Foretich. In the impeachment trial defense of Former Judge Thomas Porteous, he characterized Porteous’s actions as “mooching.” This ultimately led to his conviction on four articles of impeachment and removal from the bench. He has represented defendants in terrorism cases, such as Ali al-Tamimi, and was instrumental in the litigation over mass arrests during the World Bank/IMF protests in Washington.
His legal expertise extends to cases involving Area 51 workers in Nevada, and he has represented the Rocky Flats grand jury in Colorado. Additionally, he testified in the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, expressing constitutional perspectives not supportive of Trump’s impeachment. Furthermore, he filed a challenge to the Libyan War on behalf of ten members of Congress, presenting the lawsuit before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. In a 2001 study conducted by Judge Richard Posner, he secured the 38th position among the top 100 most cited “public intellectuals.” Earning the notable distinction of being the second most cited law professor in media and public debates.
Subsequently, in 2005, he was honored with the Columnist of the Year award for Single-Issue Advocacy by both the Aspen Institute and The Week magazine, recognizing his insightful columns on civil liberties. In 2008, John Marshall Law School conferred upon Turley an honorary doctorate of law, acknowledging his lifelong dedication as an advocate for civil liberties and constitutional rights. He continued to garner recognition in 2008, ranking among the nation’s top 500 lawyers. He was identified as the second most cited law professor in the country and was also listed among the top ten military lawyers. His blog achieved top positions in the American Bar Association Journal survey of the top 100 blogs, being hailed as the leading law professor blog and legal theory blog in 2008.
Beyond his academic and legal contributions, his commitment to social causes was acknowledged with the Dr. Mary Ann Quaranta Elder Justice Award at Fordham University in 2011, specifically for his work with older prisoners. Furthermore, he earned a place among the top five most popular law professors on Twitter. His accolades also include the James Madison Award, and in 2019, he was honored as one of four university fellows at Utah Valley University.
Jonathan Turley Salary
Turley earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Jonathan Turley Net Worth
Turley has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as an attorney.
Jonathan Turley Age
Turley was born on May 6, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois United States. He is 63 years old as of 2024, and he celebrates his birthday on the 6th of May every year.
Jonathan Turley Height and Weight
Turley stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches tall however, information about his weight has not been disclosed.
Jonathan Turley Family
Turley is the son of John (Jack) Turley who is recognized as an international architect and a partner at Skidmore, Owens, and Merrill. He had the distinction of being the former associate of the renowned modernist architect Mies van der Rohe. His mother, Angela Piazza Turley, played a significant role as a social worker and activist, previously holding the position of president at Jane Addams Hull-House in Chicago. It’s noteworthy that John Turley is of Irish and Italian descent. Turley is the youngest of five children.
Jonathan Turley Wife and Children
Turley is married to Leslie and they tied the knot in 1994. Together they have been blessed with four children, whose names has not been disclosed. He resides in Utah together with his family.
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