Daniel Joseph Taylor

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Daniel Joseph Taylor

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Jackson, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

312 East Lafayette Street, Jackson, TN

About Daniel

Biography

Criminal Defense Trial Attorney

Criminal defense trial attorney with over 135 jury trials and over a thousand preliminary hearings experience.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

All State criminal charges General Sessions Circuit Court Court of Criminal Appeals Tennessee Supreme Court

34 years

65%
Federal Crime 20%

Federal District Court -West, TN US Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit

27 years

20%
DUI and DWI 15%

34 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 34 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Daniel Joseph Taylor

312 East Lafayette Street, Jackson, TN, 38301

spraginslaw.com/daniel-j-taylor/

Daniel Joseph Taylor's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tyler | February 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Trial

Many people are shy when it comes to speaking or going into a court room and I was one of those people. I'm a veteran of both military and law enforcement. So it's safe to say I've sat on the other end of the court room. When I was indicted on charges that were a tragic accident I didn't know who to ...turn to. That is when I met this man Mr. Daniel Taylor. For a year he sat by my side worked on my case endlessly and never lost the sight of it. I was scared to death because you never know what an outcome will be on anything. I had to fully trust his judgment and his experience which was hard for me to put my life in the hands of someone who I have never seen, met, trained with, or knew. He never gave up never stopped pushing and seen it all the way through. This gentleman has a passion for what he does and you can see it in him but the way he presents himself also with how he works with his clients. 5 stars is not enough for this man. Words can't express my gratitude for him either. He committed to it and was there all the way. He is a smart, kind, and respectful man and has an amazing staff that works endlessly to help his clients. It's hard to find someone like that but this man is the one. Thank you for everything!

Posted by Ieasha | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent

Mr.Taylor is the best and very truthful. I don’t trust any other lawyer in West Tennessee. Mr. Taylor is great. He represented me and communicated with me that exceeded my expectations!

Posted by Frank | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Solid, Strong & Perserverent Daniel Taylor

I first met Mr. Daniel Taylor in the fall of 2015 through a very close friend who recommended him to me. I was a police officer in West Tennessee and at that time, I was dealing with a very difficult situation concerning my job. My problem was not on a criminal level, but actually evolved around ...an integrity issue from a political standpoint with the local government, the officials of the city that I was working with at the time. I am a man of integrity and will not allow myself to be manipulated by the "good ole buddy" system. Mr. Taylor took on my case and I must say after explaining my situation to him, he took on the heartbeat of what I was dealing with. Mr. Taylor represented me in such a way that I knew he was concerned about this matter as much as I was. May I say, he did a fabulous job, his representation was outstanding!! even though, their "good ole buddy" system was upheld by their under minding practices and my job was taken away. The best part, I was contacted by another Police Dept. and have a much better job now for which I am so thankful. If you have an opportunity to use this man to represent you, I know he'll work hard to gain your respect as he did for me.

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Daniel Joseph Taylor's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Shipley

Unknown lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked as an attorney in Tennessee for 2 years. I had the pleasure of watching Daniel Taylor in court frequently. He is intelligent and he knows how to negotiate resolutions. He is well respected among his peers and always willing to help other attorneys. I learned a great deal from watching and listening to him. He knows the law and represents his clients with respect and professionalism."

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Christopher Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very well regarded in his field."

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Christopher Coats

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. His writings are very understandable. His thinking is clear and easy to follow."

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Teresa Luna

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse Daniel Taylor. He is an attorney who gives 110% to every client and every case. He is extremely well respected in the legal community because of his legal knowledge, his legal skills, and his advocacy on behalf of his clients. People with criminal issues would be wise to trust Daniel Taylor with their cases."

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Robert Gilligan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very experienced lawyer."

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Jennifer McEwen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Teresa Luna

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Board Certified Criminal Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Criminal Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer 2009, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer 2008, Mid South Super Lawyers

2000

Criminal Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2000

Criminal Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization

Work Experience

1993 - 1999

Chief Assistant Public Defender, Tennessee Public Defender 26th Judicial District

1990 - 1992

Law clerk, Tennessee Office of Attorney General Criminal Division

Associations

Tennessee Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Member

Madison County Bar Association

Member

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - 2004

Jackson-Madison-Henderson County Bar Association

Past President

2003 - 2004

Jackson-Madison-Henderson County Bar Association

Vice President

1998 - 2001

Tennessee Association Criminal Defense Lawyers

West TN Board of Director

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Current member of Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Cole-Pugh, 588 S.W.3d 254, 260 (Tenn. 2019).

Conviction reversed and remanded for new trial

State of Tennessee v. Brandon Cole Pugh

The Tennessee Supreme Court reversed the conviction and held the issue had properly been raised and granted a new trial.

U.S. V. Chad Hearn

Conviction reversed

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Education

1992

Nashville School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Middle Tennessee State University

Speaking Engagements

2010

Being Ethical & Effective in your Practice

Ethics Questions & Answers for Criminal Practioners

Publications

2008

For The Defense (TN Ass of Criminal Defense Lawyers Making the Informant show up/Confrontation Issues in Federal Court

2007

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Sizing up the Other Side/Interviewing State's Witnesses

Languages

English

Activity

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