Jonathan Turley Biography Information
Jonathan Turley is an American attorney, legal scholar, writer, commentator, and legal analyst in broadcast and print journalism. He works as a contributor for FOX News Channel.
Turley was raised in Chicago as the youngest among five siblings. His father, John (Jack) Turley, held the position of an international architect and was a partner at Skidmore, Owens, and Merrill. Notably, he was the former associate of the renowned modernist architect Mies van der Rohe.
Turley has reflected on his father’s impact on his constitutional theories in his writings. His mother, Angela Piazza Turley, served as a social worker and activist, and she held the position of the former president of Jane Addams Hull-House in Chicago.
Turley’s heritage is a combination of Irish and Italian roots. In 1977 and 1978, Turley took on the role of a House leadership page under the sponsorship of Illinois Democrat Sidney Yates.
Jonathan Turley Education Background
In 1983, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago, followed by a Juris Doctor degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 1987.
Turley took on the role of Executive Articles Editor at the Northwestern University Law Review. In the Reagan Administration, he served as an intern in the general counsel’s office of the National Security Agency (NSA).
Jonathan Turley FOX News
Turley holds the position of a Fox News Media contributor and serves as the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University.
As a highly regarded legal scholar on a national level, he has extensively written across various subjects, spanning constitutional law, legal history, and the Supreme Court. His body of work includes over three dozen academic articles published in leading law journals.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Professor Turley has been involved in some of the most prominent legal cases over the past two decades. His legal counsel extends to whistleblowers, military personnel, former cabinet members, judges, members of Congress, and a diverse array of clients.
Professor Turley has provided testimony on constitutional and statutory matters in both the House and Senate, exceeding 50 appearances. This includes his participation in Senate confirmation hearings for cabinet members and jurists like Justice Neil Gorsuch. Moreover, he has served as an expert witness in impeachment hearings for both President Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
Jonathan Turley Age
Jonathan was born on May 6, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is 62 years old as of 2023.
Jonathan Turley Wife | Jonathan Turley Family
Turley married his wife, Leslie, in 1997. They have four children.
Jonathan Turley Salary
Turley earns an estimated annual salary of $123,462 working as a FOX News Channel contributor.
Jonathan Turley Net Worth
Jonathan has an estimated net worth of $13 million which he has accumulated throughout his career.
Jonathan Turley Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | approximately 70 kg |
| Eye Color | brown |
| Hair Color | gray |
