Jennifer Taylor is a passionate and dedicated attorney who believes that preparation, attention to detail, and work ethic are the keys to winning a case.
Jennifer completed her undergraduate degree in political science at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, graduating magna cum laude. She attended law school at South Texas College of Law, where she met Partners Jarrod Smith and Brad Vinson. While a law student, Jennifer focused on gaining as much real-world experience as she could. Experiences such as her internship with the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps and her participation in two of South Texas’ legal clinics allowed Jennifer to work closely with clients and help them navigate an often confusing and complicated legal system in order to obtain the results they wanted. Academically, Jennifer focused on honing her legal research and writing skills, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Currents: Journal of International Economic Law. Jennifer graduated South Texas summa cum laude.
Jennifer’s academic success led to her appointment after law school as a judicial law clerk for the Eleventh Court of Appeals in Eastland, Texas. As a clerk, Jennifer worked closely with appellate judges on a wide range of criminal law issues, such as post-conviction DNA testing, the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments, admissibility of evidence (including expert testimony in complicated sexual assault and murder cases), and many others. Jennifer’s work at the court instilled in her a set of values that she carries with her throughout her career, including work ethic, honesty, compassion, and a desire to fight for truth and justice.
Languages spoken
Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2016 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Criminal Law | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | N/A |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Contracts I | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | N/A |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Contracts II | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | N/A |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Copyright Law | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | N/A |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Payment Systems | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | N/A |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Wills, Trusts, & Estates | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | N/A |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - National Security Law | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | N/A |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Legal Research & Writing | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | N/A |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Federal Income Taxation | The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Smith & Vinson Law Firm | 2018 - Present |
Clerk | Court Of Appeals For The State Of Texas | 2016 - 2018 |
Intern | Staff Judge Advocate, United States Marine Corps | 2015 - 2015 |
Law Clerk | Law Offices of Paul Clote | 2014 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Williamson County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
Hays County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 2018 - Present |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
DUI Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2018 - Present |
Texas Young Lawyers Association | Membership Committee Chairperson | 2017 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 2016 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Smith and Vinson Law Firm Blog | DWI on the Fourth of July? | 2017 |
Smith and Vinson Law Firm Blog | DWI and DUI in Texas: What's the Difference? | 2017 |
Smith and Vinson Law Firm Blog | Class C Alcohol and Drug Charges: Do I Need a Lawyer? | 2017 |
Smith and Vinson Law Firm Blog | Felony DWI in Texas | 2017 |
Smith and Vinson Law Firm Blog | What is an ALR Hearing and How Does it Impact My DWI Case? | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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South Texas College of Law Houston | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 2016 |
Lamar University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2012 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Lone Star DWI | DWI Law | 2019 |
Stuart Kinard DWI | DWI Law | 2018 |
Advanced Criminal Law | Criminal Law | 2018 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Dismissed | Dismissed |
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Craig Bryan, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jennifer has been a great reference for me when clients have a criminal legal matter. She is knowledgeable and represents her client's with dedication and professionalism.
Jaime Pesantes, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Excellent criminal defense lawyer. Highly recommend.
Craig Bryan, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jennifer has been a great reference for me when clients have a criminal legal matter. She is knowledgeable and represents her client's with dedication and professionalism.
Jaime Pesantes, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Excellent criminal defense lawyer. Highly recommend.
Benjamin Ritz, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 29, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jennifer Taylor is my go-to attorney on questions of criminal procedure. Whether you have a simple DWI or a complex criminal appeal, Jennifer can help you.
Kevin Bennett, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've worked on and consulted with Jennifer on numerous criminal cases and she is smart, hard working and serious about doing everything she can to help her clients. I highly recommend Jennifer for anything criminal defense.
Gabrielle Mathis, Appeals Attorney on Nov 27, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Jennifer is incredibly dedicated to her work. She will thoroughly research all pertinent areas of the law to effectively represent her clients. She is well-versed in all areas of criminal defense!
Jarrod Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 12, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jennifer is a fighter for her clients. By being aggressive and incredibly smart, she knows how to get you the result you are looking for.
James Vinson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 12, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jennifer is one of the smartest, hard-working lawyers I know. I highly recommend her.
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