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Gretchen L. Taylor
Law Office of Gretchen L. Taylor
10605 Judicial Drive
Suite A-5
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 385-5529 | Fax: (703) 934-1004
http://www.gretchentaylor.justia.net.
Aggressive DUI, Felony & Misdemeanor Defense
Legal Topic
Criminal Defense
Preferred New Clients
I prefer clients who desire a competent and resourceful attorney who can effectively represent their best interests in the legal system. I welcome anyone charged with a criminal or traffic misdemeanor or felony, juvenile or adult, state or federal.
Sub-Categories
Criminal Defense
- Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
- Appeals
- Felonies
- Grand Jury Proceedings
- Juvenile Crimes
- False Identification
- Truancy
- Misdemeanors
- Parole
- Probation
- Perjury
- Plea Negotiation
- Search & Seizure
- Victims' Rights
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights
- Animal Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- DUI
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Parking Tickets & Towing
- Traffic - Moving Violations
- Open Container
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Driving without a License
- DWI
- Hacking
- Malicious Code
- Unauthorized Access
- Expungement or Expunction
- Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Distribute Drugs
- Intent to Sell Drugs
- Constitutional Rights Defense
- Illegal Possession or Transportation
- Other Weapons & Devices
- Bank Fraud
- Checks & Credit Cards
- Corporate Espionage & Sabotage
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Identity Theft
- Insider Trading
- Insurance Claims
- Money Laundering
- Public Offerings
- Racketeering & RICO
- Securities Fraud
- Smuggling
- Tax Evasion & Fraud
- Trade Secrets
- Wire Transfer
- Arson
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Trespass
- Vandalism
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Child Pornography
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Trafficking in Women
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Robbery
Bar Admissions
VA, Oct 1995
Bar Number: 39087
Other Court Admissions
Virginia, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and Supreme Court of the United States of America.
Association Memberships
Virginia State Bar, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Fairfax Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I always exceed the required number of continuing education hours, attending seminars on criminal law, DUI defense, federal practice, and sentencing.
Example Cases
I represent regular people who find themselves in trouble with the law. I routinely handle cases involving DUI, reckless driving, drug possession and distribution, theft, domestic violence, assault, underage possession of alcohol, robbery, federal drug and fraud conspiracies, and probation violations.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Virginia Tech
City:
Blacksburg
State:
VA
Year:
1992
Honors:
Magna Cum Laude, In Honors, Phi Beta Kappa.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Communication Studies.
Degree:
J.D.
School:
College of William & Mary
City:
Williamsburg
State:
VA
Year:
1995
Focus and Accomplishments:
Moot Court Board and Bill of Rights Journal.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Virginia
Firm Focus and History
The Law Office of Gretchen L. Taylor is a full service law firm located steps away from the Fairfax County Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia. To serve my clients most effectively, I focus my practice on DUI, traffic, and criminal defense.
The Law Office of Gretchen L. Taylor was established in August of 2008.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been litigating criminal matters exclusively since I began practicing law in 1995. I began my legal career as an Assistant Public Defender. In January of 1998, I accepted a job as a prosecutor with the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. As a prosecutor, I tried dozens of jury trials (averaging about 1 per month) on charges ranging from DUI to murder. In October of 2002, I left the prosecutor's office to become an Assistant Federal Public Defender. During my tenure there, I exclusively defended people charged with federal crimes, including mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, drug and firearm trafficking, as well as misdemeanor crimes that occurred on military bases, such as DUIs, and theft of government property. In 2008, I decided to open up my own law office in Fairfax, Virginia.
Activities and Awards
I taught first and second year law students at the College of William and Mary as an Adjunct Professor of Law for four years. I taught Legal Skills, a trial and appellate advocacy class that also teaches legal research and writing.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I always encourage my clients to be active participants in their own defense.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I frequently review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I would discourage clients from representing themselves. It is best to have a professional on your side rather than to try to do it yourself.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became interested in criminal justice in college while researching the death penalty for my Honors thesis. I felt drawn to a profession where I could utilize my communication and advocacy skills to help people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I believe that the best criminal attorneys have both prosecuted and defended a wide range of clients. The experience I gained as a prosecutor enables me to analyze a case from each side and to competently and aggressively represent my clients. In addition, I have worked as both a state and federal defense attorney, representing a large number of people in wide variety of legal situations.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Criminal law touches upon that which is most important to all of us -- our freedom.
What do you like best about your career?
As the owner of my own practice, I have the freedom and ability to help the people that I feel most need my services. The criminal justice system is confusing and intimidating to those unfamiliar with it. I enjoy navigating my clients through the maze of the criminal justice system while always seeking the best possible outcome on their behalf.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner and personally handle each case from beginning to end. I also have a wonderful assistant who is attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs.
What are your strengths and style?
My biggest strength is my ability to communicate effectively with my clients, to help them understand the criminal process, their case, and to assist them in making the best decisions possible. I am a tough negotiator and an aggressive advocate in court.
Personal Interests:
I am a wife and mother of two young children. I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Office Manager/Assistant
Debra Wright
Fax
(703) 934-1004
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Most of my criminal and traffic cases are handled on a flat fee basis, therefore the client knows exactly what to expect and doesn't have to worry that every time they call their lawyer to ask a question the fee has gone up.
Hourly Rates
$250.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. My initial consultation generally takes from 30 min to an hour.
Typical Retainer
Not applicable.
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