Christopher Taylor

Practice areas

Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense

Focus areas

Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Sex Offenses, Theft

With nearly twenty years of professional experience, Christopher Taylor currently serves as the managing attorney at Taylor & Taylor Law Offices, where he offers legal representation to individuals in Irvine and Huntington Beach, California. In 2015, Coast magazine recognized him as one of Orange County’s outstanding attorneys, and he holds an impressive “Superb” rating on Avvo. Furthermore, he is an esteemed member of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100.

Christopher Taylor embarked on his legal journey as a deputy public defender at the Orange County Public Defender’s office, amassing extensive expertise in various realms of criminal defense law over his nine-year tenure. He graduated with distinction from Santa Clara University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. His exceptional academic performance earned him acceptance into the University of San Diego’s School of Law, where he not only obtained a Juris Doctor degree but also secured the esteemed American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Procedure. Upon graduating, he ranked within the top 30% of his graduating class.

Mr. Taylor is a proud member of esteemed legal associations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense, the Orange County Bar Association, and the State Bar of California. He shares his knowledge as a frequent lecturer on topics encompassing pre-trial motions to suppress evidence and jury trial strategies. His ongoing pursuit of learning is evident through participation in seminars hosted by respected organizations such as the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the California Public Defenders Association.

Esteemed by both peers and the judiciary, Mr. Taylor is renowned for his unwavering dedication to safeguarding the rights of the accused. His advocacy is marked by genuine passion, where he conscientiously contemplates the future of each client and determines the optimal path forward for their case. Mr. Taylor has consistently earned recognition as a Superlawyer in Orange County since 2020, following his earlier distinction as a “Rising Star” from 2016 to 2019.