Michael A. Taylor

I came to know Mike through a case that was getting more ridiculous by the week. Having been through 3 previous attorneys, none of which could help me see a way through all of the issues, Mike stepped in and immediately made me feel at ease. He reviewed my previous case history and really established... that I shouldn't have been in this mess to begin with. Either way, Mike took the lead, handled my case with dignity, respect, authority and class. It's an odd feeling to say it this way, but it's a great feeling to know that you're safe in the hands of your attorney and that's exactly how Mr. Taylor has always made me feel when I've needed his services....safe. And that is why I will consider him my attorney for any and everything as is necessary. He's one of, if not the, best in industry as far as I'm concerned.

I want to begin this review by thanking Mr. Michael Taylor. Without his council, I'd probably be sitting in a cell at this moment. At first, it seemed that we did not have much to work with. I was arrested for and charged with possession of marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute in the S...tate of Maryland. For those who don't know, the first charge is a misdemeanor, with a maximum punishment of one year in jail, and the second charge is a felony, with a maximum punishment of five years in jail. When I was taken into custody, my meeting with the commissioner did not go well; I was denied bond and promptly processed as an inmate. The circumstantial evidence was overbearing, due to the fact that a package that was delivered in my name, to my address, which I picked up and put in my car, contained over ten pounds of marijuana. On my second day of incarceration, I learned that every inmate that was either given an excessively high bond or totally denied bond, had the opportunity to attend a "bond hearing". It was at this hearing that I first heard the name "Mike Taylor", and at the request of my lawyer whom I haven't yet met, the judge overlooked my rap sheet and then granted me a $5,000.00 unsecured bond, allowing me to be released the following day. This was an enormous gesture, and a great first impression. The most nerve wrecking part of the incarceration is not the fact that you are there, but the fact that you don't even know how long you will have to remain. Being able to go home relieved my family and I of lots of stress, and gave us more confidence when it came to building a strategy for court. Immediately upon my release, the next stop was Mike Taylors' office. I formally met him, and we immediately began cross examining the facts and happenings that lead to my arrest. Mr. Taylor told me bluntly that the situation was a sticky one, however he also assured me that if I take certain precautions, such as: enrolling in a drug class/treatment program, getting a job, and obtaining a letter from professors and mentors testifying on my character, the presentation of the artifacts should be enough to sway the Judge's perception of me. This all took months to accomplish, but with Mr. Taylors' guidance, I was able to stay focused on accomplishing these feats. While I was doing that, he was focused on establishing a deal with the prosecutor of my case. The prosecutor was a terrible communicator, and maybe that was due to the fact that she may have seen me as an actual danger to the community. However, to my advantage, the officers involved in my arrest for some reason also did not communicate effectively with the prosecutor, which made her job hard. She ended up calling Mr. Taylor and agreeing to make a deal. I remember when he first told me the idea of coming to terms with her, and how it would be a "long shot, but worth it". To my avail, the deal was solidified. In exchange for me pleading guilty to the misdemeanor, the felony charge would be dropped. After thinking for no longer than 5 minutes, I agreed to take the offer. On the final court date, the decision making day, things turned out just as Mr. Taylor hoped for. Due to leniency from the judge which was probably inspired by the statements made on my behalf by Mr. Taylor, my mother, and staff from my school, I was in the end, granted probation before judgement. I haven't heard the best things about probation, and I was slightly intimidated by the length of the term to be served (2 years), but at least mine is unsupervised and it surely beats sitting in a cell! It's hard for me to express the gratefulness I feel towards Mr. Taylor and his expert level guidance, however the least I could do, is write this review.

I retained Michael A Taylor for a second offense DUI/DWI. Mr. Taylor is a true professional and takes his work very seriously. When I first met with Mr. Taylor he made sure I understood all possible outcomes and gave me a list of things to do in order to help the outcome of my case. Mr. Taylo...r successfully reduced my charges to a reckless and even won the MVA hearing - no license suspension! He handled my case with poise and delivered the best outcome I could hope for; I highly recommend this attorney. You will not regret it.

With last minute notice, Michael Taylor walked me through the criminal filing process in Montgomery County. He advised me of the ramifications of each step, and was a brilliant negotiator in my behalf. I recommend him unqualifiedly: he is extraordinarily competent and logical in his assessments. I wa...s gratified and relieved that matters were handled quickly and efficiently.