Criminal Defense

U.S. Constitution     Dedicated practitioners of the art of criminal defense, TAYLOR & RAPP, LLP provides highly skilled and effective legal representation to persons accused of crimes and offenses ranging from serious felonies to simple traffic matters.  

Efficient and Effective

  While the law firm excels at trial work, litigation is not an end in itself, but rather one means of solving a client's problems. The lawyers of TAYLOR & RAPP, LLP work closely with the firm's clients to balance the need for zealous representation with the need to reduce unnecessary expense. From the early investigation stage through the stages of discovery, settlement negotiations, trial, and appeal, the firm works to accomplish client goals as favorably and efficiently as possible.

     Many criminal cases can be resolved favorably through negotiations between a seasoned criminal lawyer and a reasonable prosecutor.  But not all cases can or should be resolved in that manner. The lawyers of TAYLOR & RAPP, LLP all have vast experience in pre-trial motion practice, suppression hearings and jury trials--assets critically important to the effective defense of a person charged with a crime.

Barrister Going to Court

Experienced Trial Lawyers

     When the situation demands action, the lawyers of TAYLOR & RAPP, LLP have a proven track-record of aggressive, experienced representation of the accused in even the most difficult and challenging cases.

     Excellence in the courtroom is the result of years of trial and courtroom experience. The lawyers of TAYLOR & RAPP, LLP have successfully tried jury trials and presented cases of all types. The firm has handled criminal cases of every conceivable variety and every lawyer looks forward to each new case as a fresh challenge to succeed and bring about a good result for the firm's clients.

     The lawyers at TAYLOR & RAPP, LLP have successfully represented clients charged with all types of criminal offenses, from minor infractions and misdemeanors to the most serious felonies, including:

  •     First Degree Murder
  •     Second Degree Murder and Manslaughter
  •     First Degree Assault, and other Violent Crimes
  •     Drug and Narcotic Offenses
  •     Weapons Charges
  •     Theft
  •     Burglary
  •     DUI-DWAI Offenses
  •     White Collar Crimes
  •     Embezzlement
  •     Fraud
  •     Sex Offenses
  •     Bond Hearings
  •     Emergency Appearances
  •     Probation Revocation and Parole
  •     Habeas Corpus Proceedings