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Taylor A. Koss
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Biography
I have deciated my entire legal career to the pursuit of justice. For well over a decade, I worked at the Kings County District Attorney's Office, trying to make sure that every prosecution that I was involed with was just and fair. It was in my final two years at the DA's Office, while serving as the Deputy Chief of the Conviction Integrity Unit, that I realized that our criminal justice system was plagued by wrongful convictions. Wrongful Convictions occur for a variety of reason, including the failure of the police and prosecuiton to provide exculpatory evidence to the defense, mistakes made during identification procedures, and ineffective assistance by an individual's defense attorney. Upon this realization, I decided to leave my career as a prosecutor, and dedicate the rest of my career to helping prevent and address the criminal justice system's systemic issues with Wrongful Convictions. I work my hardest to ensure that all of my clients get the best possible representation in their current pending criminal legal matters. Additionally, I investigate and work on cases where individuals claim they have been wrongfully convicted. I have been successful in helping to exonerate indiviudals that have spent decades in jail for crimes they didn't commit. I also think it is important to hold our City to the highest standards when dealing with the criminal justice system, and if the system fails an individual, and their civil rights have been violated, I will gladly pursue that case with the utmost urgency and dedication. If you have a new or pending criminal, drunk driving, or civil rights case, please do not hesitate to call me to discuss. I will glady, with no charge, discuss your case and see if I can be of assistance. If you or a family member has been wrongfully convicted of a crime, please contact me immediately.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 24 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
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Location
Law Offices of Taylor Koss
330 East 33rd Street - Suite 8C, New York, NY, 10016
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Taylor A. Koss's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by O | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
One of the best attorneys you can get in NYC
Taylor is one of the most fearless attorneys I have ever came across… his work ethic is fantastic and he is very well experienced to get the job done and would fight effortlessly for your freedom… He is a great attorney especially when it comes to trial, he fought hard for my life and took my case ve...
Posted by Jordan | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mr. Koss FOR THE WIN!!!
Mr. Koss is the best in New York City he saved my life. I faced in three felonies here and another felony in the state of California. Taylor is a beyond fantastic attorney and good man he went out of his way to even speak to the district attorney in LA over the phone regarding my California case an...
Posted by Peter Kolp | August 16, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Experienced and thoughtful former prosecutor
Taylor was a Brooklyn district attorney who moved quickly through the ranks to become a top prosecutor. He was featured on tv as a top Brooklyn prosecutor and was well liked and respected by all his peers. He's approachable, friendly, and most importantly has had great success as a defense attorney. ...
Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Criminal Defense advice session
This gentleman has gone above and beyond to help me with my matter. He is professional and clearly well versed in his expertise. I am very happy that I chose Avvo and lucky enough to have been placed with Mr. Koss.
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2015
Saint Koss.
This guy really knew what he was doing. He made me felt less worried than it really should be. He asked me clear and concise questions that helped move the process a lot faster. It was professional. If you ever needed legal help and need answers asap; you go to this individual.
Taylor A. Koss's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Taylor is a knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"Taylor is a talented and well respected former prosecutor I have had the privilege of working with on several cases. He is dedicated and knows the system, but more important, he knows how to win cases. In a courtroom, that's all that really matters since often a client's life and freedom are at stake."
"Taylor was a top prosecutor in the Brooklyn district attorney's office and rose fast through the ranks to becoming a bureau chief there. so much so that he was featured in the tv series about that office of about 10 prosecutors. As a defense attorney he has had huge success overturning cases. He also a good guy and very personable"
"Taylor is an exceptional trial attorney who works incredibly hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. Koss for many years. He is an excellent advocate, and extremely knowledgeable."
"Taylor has the unteachable quality of getting to the heart of a case in minutes. Very many lawyers these days waste a client's time, usually at the client's expense. Taylor's clients don't have that concern."
"Mr. Koss is an excellent advocate for our civil rights. He understand what it takes to fight against governmental oppression. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I observed Taylor make his way up the ranks as a top notch prosecutor. He has since used these devoloped skills as pit bull defense attorney helping the accused. He is both a feared trial attorney and adroit at crafting a path for a favorable dispostion of cases for his clients."
"I fully endorse Taylor Koss. I had the opportunity to work for Taylor in the past and he was brilliant. He is a skilled trial advocate with the legal knowledge to back it up. If you are looking for a great attorney, there is no one I would recommend more than Taylor Koss."
"I highly endorse Taylor Koss. We both worked at the Kings County District Attorney's Office. He has a tremendous amount of experience and is knowledgeable!"
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Talor Koss was a prosecutor a the Brooklyn DAs office. He always performed his job with honesty, integrity and humility. I was pleased, although hardly surprised, when I learned he was promoted to Deputy Bureau Chief. He is a good man and fine lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Taylor for nearly a decade. He has always been an extremely competent and honest advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Taylor Koss worked hard to overturn the conviction of a man that was sentenced to life in jail for murder. Murder convictions are rarely overturned and dismissed. What makes this matter remarkable is that Taylor Koss was working as an Assistant District Attorney when he uncovered evidence that an innocent man was convicted and sentenced to life in jail for a murder he did not commit. Taylor Koss certainly gets my endorsement!!"
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Experience
Honors
2013
Profiled on National Primetime TV Show, CBS - "Brooklyn DA"
2010
Rising Stars: Top 40 under 40, City Hall
1999
Best Oralist, National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
Deputy Chief - Conviction Integrity Unit, District Attorneys' Office Kings County
2001 - 2012
First Deputy Bureau Chief - Trial Bureau 1, District Attorney Kings County (Brooklyn)
2001 - 2013
Assistant District Attorney, Kings County D.A.
Associations
2005 - Present
Kings County Criminal Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Jonathan Fleming
Exonerated
People v. Reginald Gousse
Favorable Verdict
People v David Ranta
Defendant was exonerated
Education
2000
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
State University of New York, Albany
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Up Close
Jonathan Fleming and Wrongful Convictions
2014
Jane Velez Live
Wrongful Convictions
2014
Huff Post Live
Jonathan Fleming and Wrongful Convictions
2014
Good Day New York
Wrongful Convictions
Publications
2014
Wall Street Journal
Brooklyn Man Released from Prison After Murder Conviction Dismissed
2014
New York Times
Man Wrongfully Convicted in 1989 Murder is Set Free
2014
Huffington Post
Where The Hell Was This Evidence?
2013
Brooklyn Barrister
One of The Stars of The CBS Reality TV Show Brooklyn D.A.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER?
09 Feb 2018
Q&A
Will someone charged with Criminal mischief 4th degree and aggravated assault 3rd degree go to jail?
20 Apr 2017
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I received a pink slip in NYC for Trespass penal law VTL 140.05 what consequences am I facing? should I lawyer up or do I pay $
12 Jun 2014