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The Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor
California's Premier DUI Law Firm
With decades of experience, an AV rating, a listing in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and a national reputation, The Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor is widely recognized as California’s premier DUI law firm.
Our firm of four criminal defense attorneys, including two former prosecutors, continues to specialize in the defense of drunk driving cases exclusively, including felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Guided by the “Dean of DUI Attorneys,” we are the first firm in California to specialize in DUI defense.
Today, we remain the only firm to have a technical support staff of DUI experts in law enforcement, blood alcohol analysis, and driver’s license suspensions, to assist in the defense of our clients. The Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor has twice been recognized in the American Bar Association Journal for our specialization and unique technical support staff.
The firm maintains offices in:
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“I received counsel in a sensitive legal matter from Lawrence Taylor Sr., and his advice was spot on. I did some research and I also know that the senior Mr. Taylor is in the top echelon in his field. He has written text books on DUI and he has taught the t”Jerry S.
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“This is a top level law firm. The Bible of DUI's comes from this firm! These are the guys other attorneys call when they are stuck on a legal issue or need some guidance. There is no other firm or DUI attorney that has the kind of experience these folks do”Tania C.
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“Every phone call was returned in a timely and courteous manner. The first consultation was very professional, and my attorney Chris patiently answered every question I had. In situations like this, responsiveness is key and this firm never left me feeling ”Anthony D.
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“You should never drink and drive anywhere, but especially don't do it in la Jolla! Cops down here have nothing better to do then make your life miserable. It is also a college town which adds assault to injury. I should take my own advice because I was rec”Steven K.
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“Truly great team of lawyers. Handled everything the very best they could. Can definitely rely on them.”Nick T.
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“These are the best lawyers in LA/OC when it comes to DUI cases. My Attorney Chris Taylor was impeccable in many aspects; one he interrogated the officer causing him to fumble with his initial statement; two he is well respected within the courtroom; three ”Kendall L.
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“Im am so glad that I read the reviews of Taylor and Taylor after my first "incident" and immediately contacted them. Chris was great at calming my nerves as this was my 1st offense and at a .06 it was right on the line on a trial or pleading it o”Suzi J.
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“She will fight for you and will get you the best results after fighting with the judge and DA. She is honest and smart. Never had any problems, answers all questions and is always easy to contact. If you have the money, I recommend Jeanne. The public defen”Joe E.
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Partner, Attorney Christopher TaylorChristopher Taylor, attorney-at-law. A partner and the Managing Attorney of the firm with 17 years of experience, Mr. Taylor’s son is a graduate of the University of Santa Clara and the University of San Diego Law School. He served in the San Diego City Prosecutor’s office and was subsequently awarded a position as extern to a Justice of the California Court of Appeals.
He was an Orange County Deputy Public Defender for 10 years, during which he was assigned to be Supervising Attorney for misdemeanor cases (including DUI), and has handled well over 5000 criminal cases from DUI to murder. The firm’s managing partner has been named by Coast Magazine to its annual “Orange County’s Top Attorneys” list and, in 2018, Mr. Taylor was selected by his fellow Southern California attorneys as a Rising Star for the 3rd consecutive year for “attaining a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement” in the DUI defense field.
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Attorney Jeanne M. Normandeau
Jeanne M. Normandeau, attorney-at-law. A University of San Diego and Gonzaga University Law School graduate, Ms. Normandeau has 29 years of prosecution and criminal defense experience and has handled well over 4000 DUI cases.
She served as a Chief Prosecutor with the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General Corps and prosecuted as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Ms. Normandeau then spent 6 years as a Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney, followed by her tenure with the Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor for the past 17 years.
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Attorney Lane Scherer
Lane Scherer, attorney-at-law. With 32 years of experience and having represented over 3500 DUI clients, Ms. Scherer is the senior attorney at The Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor. A graduate of St. Mary’s/Notre Dame University, she immediately turned to criminal law as an Orange County Public Defender.
In the course of her distinguished career defending the most serious felony cases, she was voted by her fellow lawyers as “Public Defender of the Year”. Lured away shortly thereafter by Mr. Taylor, Ms. Scherer has now been with The Law Offices of Taylor and Taylor for the past 19 years.
We honor the life and legacy of Lawrence Taylor, a distinguished attorney, mentor, and father. A former Marine and proud graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (1966) and UCLA School of Law (1969), Lawrence dedicated over 48 years to the practice of law, authoring more than thirty articles and twelve books.
As one of only five Board-certified DUI defense specialists in California, his expertise was unmatched. He was also a visionary leader in the field, serving as one of the original ten founders of the National College for DUI Defense, a member of its Board of Regents, and elected Dean for 1995–1996.
Lawrence’s dedication, knowledge, and unwavering commitment to justice continue to inspire all who knew him, especially his son, who carries forward his legacy at the firm he once led.
We Serve Our Clients in the Courts of:
Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties
Each DUI case accepted by The Law Firm of Taylor & Taylor is approached with these basic tenets of our firm in mind:
- A focus on the client charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Aggressive defense by a highly experienced California DUI Lawyer with expert technical support.
- Immediate steps to lift the client’s license suspension.
- Re-analysis of all borderline blood samples for alcohol and preservative by an independent laboratory at no cost to the client.
- Investigation of equipment and procedures used in each breath test.
- Personal attention to the client and ease of access to the attorney.
- Insulation of the client from having to appear in court or at hearings, unless necessary.
- Free initial consultation at our law offices or in the privacy of the individual’s home.
- Major credit cards readily accepted and payment plans available.
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We Wrote the Book on DUI Defense
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Former County of Orange Attorney & Former LA Deputy District Attorney
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Highly Respected by Peers and Clients
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Only Law Firm Approved by California State Bar to Offer Continuing Legal Education
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1st Law Firm in CA to Specialize in DUI Defense
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Featured Twice in American Bar Association Journal for Specialization in DUI
