Gretchen Lynch Taylor is a zealous advocate, specializing in defending the rights of her clients. She has provided the highest quality legal services to a broad range of clients, charged with every conceivable criminal or traffic offense, since 1995. Ms. Taylor previously served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia and is qualified to handle every type of Federal case. Additionally, she has served as both an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney and an Assistant Public Defender before opening up her own law office in 2008. In 2022 she joined the firm of Cook, Craig & Francuzenko as their partner handling all criminal and traffic matters.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1995 | 03/25/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
Mastering Scientific Evidence | National College for DUI Defense, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2012 |
DWI means Defend With Ingenuity | National College of DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2011 |
Recognized for efforts in Defending DUI cases | National College for DUI Defense | 2009 |
DWI means Defend With Ingenuity | National College of DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Cook, Craig & Francuzenko | 2022 - Present |
Founder | Taylor Law Company (formerly Law Office of Gretchen Taylor) | 2008 - 2022 |
Assistant Federal Public Defender | Federal Public Defender | 2002 - 2008 |
Adjunct Professor of Law | The College Of William & Mary | 1999 - 2002 |
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney | Commonwealth's Attorney For The City Of Newport News | 1998 - 2002 |
Assistant Public Defender | Office Of The Public Defender For The City Of Roanoke | 1995 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association | Founding Member, District Representative | 2014 - Present |
Fairfax Bar Association, General District Court Committee | Member, Co-chair 2018-1019 | 2010 - Present |
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2008 - Present |
Virginia Women Attorneys Association | Member, former president of Roanoke chapter | 1996 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2014 Annual DWI CLE | Drug Recognition Experts | 2014 |
2012 Annual Meeting of VACDL | How to Salvage Lost Causes: Post-Trial Motions | 2012 |
Brown Bag Lunch Series | How to Win your case before a U.S. Magistrate Judge | 2007 |
Federal Sentencing and Related Topics | Recent Trends on Acceptance of Responsibility | 2004 |
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Paul McGlone, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Gretchen Taylor is an excellent defense attorney. She is both a competitor and an advisor to me. Her experience spans courts all around Virginia, including work as a prosecutor and defense counsel. I am happy to recommend Gretchen Taylor for criminal cases here in Northern Virginia, in both state and Federal Court.
Sandra Drewniak, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 31, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Gretchen is an outstanding litigator for DUI/DWI and all criminal matters. She thoroughly analyzes her cases and by doing so, gets outstanding results for her clients. She is very knowledgeable and is a pleasure to work with!
Michael Lau, Animal law Attorney on Jan 8, 2021
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Gretchen and I served the same client. She handled the criminal aspect and I handled the civil aspect. I attended a criminal trial she conducted and I am thoroughly impressed with her quick responses to challenges from the prosecutor and from the judge. Trial work is as much of an art as fact finding. Gretchen is well versed in both.
Jonathan Sheldon, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have know attorney Gretchen Taylor since law school and consider her one of the smartest, sharpest, hardest working attorneys in Northern Virginia. I would highly recommend her for a DUI defendant, or if you're facing a serious offense.
Thomas Walsh, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have know and observed Ms. Taylor in a professional setting for years. She is an experienced litigator who is very comfortable and effective in the courtroom. She is well respected by her fellow defense attorneys, prosecutors and more importantly judges. Ms. Taylor's preparation on each case she handles is demonstrated in the outcomes she obtains for her clients. I would recommend her to any client seeking quality representation.
Mark Petrovich, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Taylor is an excellent litigator who is a natural in the courtroom, and who possesses tremendous experience, ability and tenacity. She handles both State and Federal work, and has the tremendous disposition to deal well with clients, prosecutors and judges alike. Ms. Taylor always combines all her tools to obtain the best result she can for her clients.
Carrie Fiedler, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Gretchen for your DUI/DWI case. Her skills and expertise are your key to a winning defense.
Jon Pettis, Unknown Attorney on Apr 30, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Lynch Taylor is a well repected advocate in the legal community. She is well versed in both the law and procedure and always provides her clients excellent representation. I endorse this lawyer.
Sandra Drewniak, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 31, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Gretchen is an outstanding litigator for DUI/DWI and all criminal matters. She thoroughly analyzes her cases and by doing so, gets outstanding results for her clients. She is very knowledgeable and is a pleasure to work with!
Ann Thayer, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 27, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Gretchen knows the law and the local court practices inside out which makes her successful at fighting for her clients. She does not back away from a challenging case and her knowledge of the dui laws and science behind them sets her apart from other defense attorneys. If you hire her you are getting not only someone who will come to court prepared to fight for you but also someone who cares about protecting your rights.
Sarah Toney, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 26, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Gretchen is a very well respected lawyer all across the country. She is highly trained and a wonderful advocate for her clients. She will fight for your case and has the knowledge, passion and skill to make her one of the best DUI lawyers in the state. I highly recommend Gretchen!
Diane Medina, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Gretchen is a skilled defense attorney in the area of DUI and is not afraid to fight for her clients' rights. Nationally recognized, her talent and experience are unmatched and I would recommend her services to anyone in her area needing a fierce warrior to go to bat for them.
Karyn Missimer, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 23, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Gretchen has worked for both sides, prosecution and defense. So, she has a unique way of anticipating and deflecting the prosecutor's arguments when she is defending a DUI case. She also has the skills and knowledge necessary to win DUI cases. I highly recommend Gretchen's services.
Deandra Grant, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Gretchen is an excellent attorney. She has an outstanding reputation with other attorneys nationwide. I would highly recommend her.
Paul McGlone, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Gretchen Taylor is an excellent defense attorney. She is both a competitor and an advisor to me. Her experience spans courts all around Virginia, including work as a prosecutor and defense counsel. I am happy to recommend Gretchen Taylor for criminal cases here in Northern Virginia, in both state and Federal Court.
Brian Geno, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 25, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Gretchen Taylor for over two years and had the opportunity to observe her in and out of the court room. She is a sharp litigator and a pleasure to be around. I am confident that she does excellent work. I expect that her clients are very satisfied. I endorse her.
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