Douglas Taylor
Criminal Defense Attorney In Arizona
Public Defender In
Pima
County
AACJ Member
Offers Free Consultations
Taylor Law Group, PLLC
271 North Stone Avenue, Suite 100
Criminal Defense
DUI
Drug Offenses

Member Biography:

Douglas W. Taylor, Sr. is a Tucson criminal defense attorney, former Pima County Judge, and Managing Attorney of Taylor Law Group, PLLC in Tucson, Arizona. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Taylor represents clients facing criminal and domestic violence charges and other serious legal proceedings throughout Tucson, Pima County, and Southern Arizona.

Before returning to private practice, Mr. Taylor served as an elected Pima County Justice of the Peace, where he presided over thousands of criminal and civil matters. His experience on the bench gives him a distinctive perspective on how judges evaluate evidence, assess credibility, apply Arizona law, and make decisions in contested courtroom proceedings.

Mr. Taylor's practice focuses heavily on criminal defense and domestic violence defense, including domestic violence assault, disorderly conduct, criminal damage, strangulation allegations, misdemeanor and felony charges, and cases involving potential firearm-rights consequences. He also represents clients in Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and other protective-order proceedings, including contested hearings.

Taylor Law Group also represents eligible clients seeking Arizona post-conviction relief, including proceedings under Rule 32 and Rule 33 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, as well as other post-conviction remedies. Mr. Taylor's practice additionally includes representation of crime victims seeking to protect and enforce their rights under Arizona law.

Mr. Taylor combines the perspective of a former judge with decades of courtroom and legal experience. His approach emphasizes careful analysis of the facts, direct communication with clients, practical advice, and focused advocacy tailored to the circumstances of each case.

Based in downtown Tucson near the Pima County courts, Taylor Law Group, PLLC serves clients in Tucson and throughout Southern Arizona, including Pima County and surrounding communities.

For more information about Douglas W. Taylor, Sr. and Taylor Law Group, PLLC, visit https://www.douglaswtaylor.com.

Credentials

Admitted to Arizona State Bar:

2002

Education:

Attorney Bio:

Douglas W. Taylor, Sr. is a Tucson criminal defense attorney, former Pima County Judge, and Managing Attorney of Taylor Law Group, PLLC in Tucson, Arizona. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Taylor represents clients facing criminal and domestic violence charges and other serious legal proceedings throughout Tucson, Pima County, and Southern Arizona.

Before returning to private practice, Mr. Taylor served as an elected Pima County Justice of the Peace, where he presided over thousands of criminal and civil matters. His experience on the bench gives him a distinctive perspective on how judges evaluate evidence, assess credibility, apply Arizona law, and make decisions in contested courtroom proceedings.

Mr. Taylor's practice focuses heavily on criminal defense and domestic violence defense, including domestic violence assault, disorderly conduct, criminal damage, strangulation allegations, misdemeanor and felony charges, and cases involving potential firearm-rights consequences. He also represents clients in Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and other protective-order proceedings, including contested hearings.

Taylor Law Group also represents eligible clients seeking Arizona post-conviction relief, including proceedings under Rule 32 and Rule 33 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, as well as other post-conviction remedies. Mr. Taylor's practice additionally includes representation of crime victims seeking to protect and enforce their rights under Arizona law.

Mr. Taylor combines the perspective of a former judge with decades of courtroom and legal experience. His approach emphasizes careful analysis of the facts, direct communication with clients, practical advice, and focused advocacy tailored to the circumstances of each case.

Based in downtown Tucson near the Pima County courts, Taylor Law Group, PLLC serves clients in Tucson and throughout Southern Arizona, including Pima County and surrounding communities.

For more information about Douglas W. Taylor, Sr. and Taylor Law Group, PLLC, visit https://www.douglaswtaylor.com.
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