Christopher Joseph Taylor
About Christopher
Biography
CHRISTOPHER J. TAYLOR
P.O. Box 72, Oswego, IL 60543 | |
Highly effective communicator with more than twenty-five years of experience in persuading judges, juries, parties and sometimes victims as a litigator of cases in both criminal and civil applications. Creative problem solver with acute attention to customer service and detail.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TAYLOR LAW, P.C. , Oswego, IL • 2018-Present
A single person law firm providing legal a diverse clientele.
Managed all aspects of case load, including scheduling, coordinating appearances, billing and communicating with all involved people.
BYRD & TAYLOR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Rockford, IL • 1994-2017
Partner in a small law firm providing legal representation to clients in state and federal court...
Handled large caseload and managed support staff. Successfully defended criminal cases from traffic matters to a murder case. Represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil cases. A true general practice law firm. One of Rockford’s best attorneys, huge word of mouth referral volume!
CITY OF ROCKFORD LEGAL DEPARTMENT, Rockford, IL • 1991--1994
Assistant City Attorney/Special Assistant State’s Attorney
• Prosecuted DUI and traffic cases occurring within the City of Rockford.
• Coordinated communication with city police officers, answering questions related to pending case load and occasionally advised them regarding acceptable future conduct.
• Communicated with all parties involved on pending cases, including witnesses, offenders and victims.
• Acted as initial escalation point.
EDUCATION
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY -COLLEGE OF LAW
DeKalb, IL 1989-1991: Degree- Juris Doctor
NORHTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
DeKalb, IL 1984-1989 Degree- Bachelor of Science- Marketing
CASTLETON STATE COLLEGE
Castleton, VT 1983-1984 Degree- None
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
31 years
31 years
31 years
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 34 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Taylor Law, P.C.
P.O. Box 72, Oswego, IL, 60543
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Christopher Joseph Taylor's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2015
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My brother had a class 2 felony and was up the creek without a paddle. The first attorney said he would have to serve a minimum three years in prison, and he couldn't do anything for his case. Mr taylor was able to have the case dropped down to five months work release in only a few months. Job well ...
Christopher Joseph Taylor's Lawyer Endorsements
"I cannot begin to describe the extraordinarily high esteem with which I hold Mr. Taylor. His knowledge and skill set is extremely diverse, covering a vast array of different topics of the law. He is an extremely talented litigator, capable of quickly and completely winning over the hearts and minds of juries and judges alike. Those who retain Chris not only get a fantastic attorney but they have the benefit of having a phenomenal human being in their corner. It is my privilege to be able to endorse Chris."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an excellent attorney and works hard to get the right result!"
"Great guy. Great Attorney. I’ve had a number of cases with Chris. He is a zealous advocate, ethical and collegial. For the client who is looking to get things done and have someone who knows they’ll will go to bat for them, Chris is their attorney. I highly recommend Mr. Taylor."
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Experience
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Taylor Law, P.C.
1994 - 2017
Attorney, Byrd & Taylor
1991 - 1994
Attorney, City of Rockford, Legal Dept.
Education
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers