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Biography
Christopher Taylor is the founder and owner of CR Taylor Law, P.S. Mr. Taylor has been in private practice for over 18 years. Mr. Taylor regularly represents individuals on a retained basis on criminal matters in Thurston County, Lewis County, Mason County, and Grays Harbor County on a range of offenses, including DUI, theft, assault, domestic violence offenses, drug offenses, burglary, trafficking in stolen property, arson, and murder. Mr. Taylor has been lead counsel on well over 100 jury trials and hundreds of substantive motions, and has the experience and professional reputation to vigorously pursue his clients' goals.
Mr. Taylor also has current contracts with Thurston County Public Defense and Grays Harbor County Public Defense as a conflict panel attorney, representing individuals accused of felonies, as well as representing appellants convicted in courts of limited jurisdiction, who are unable to be represented by the County office due to ethical conflicts. He also represents individuals seeking relief based upon the Washington Supreme Court's Blake decision in Lewis County on contract with the Washington State Office of Public Defense. Mr. Taylor is an active member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL), Washington Defender Association (WDA), Washington Coalition for Open Government (WashCOG), and the Thurston County Bar Association (TCBA). Mr. Taylor also serves as the private criminal defense bar representative to the bi-weekly Thurston County Superior Court Criminal Administration Meeting. Mr. Taylor is also the co-chair of the WACDL Rules Committee.
Experienced criminal defense and public records litigation attorney in the South Sound.
Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) consultation and litigation.
Felony and misdemeanor defense representation throughout the South Sound.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
19 years
DUI and DWI
10%
19 years
Drug Crime
10%
Violent Crime
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-400 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 19 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2012 | Criminal Defense
A very important case
Chris Taylor is one of the most responsible, trustworthy, and truly cares about his clients and his families. He handled a difficult case for me and when I said "I was not guilty", he proved that the police was lying and the case had to be dismissed. He saved me from missing the most important time w...
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, CR Taylor Law, P.S.
2011 - 2016
Partner, FT Law, P.S.
2007 - 2011
Partner, The Evergreen Law Group, P.S.
Associations
2022 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCo-Chair of Rules Committee
2011 - Present
Thurston County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Washington Defenders AssociationMember
Education
2006
University of Idaho College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2015
The Olympian
Lacey man gets probation in vehicular assault
2014
2009
The Olympian
Protesters' lawsuit can move ahead
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I ask for and receive prosecutorial notes and file on my closed criminal case? Is this public records request or ? WA State
15 Aug 2014
Q&A
Do i have to pay for a parking ticket if the car is in my name ,but i was not driving it , and can prove i was at work
09 Dec 2011
Q&A
What is the penalty in WA state for carrying a concealed pistol without a permit, in public? Can you be charged if with them?
10 Nov 2011