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Handling State and Federal Crime Cases

For nearly three decades, attorney Clyde M. Taylor Jr. of Tallahassee has been defending people accused of federal and state crimes. He has practiced in the federal courts of states along the Atlantic and the Gulf coasts, as well as in Indiana and Ohio. People who know criminal defense law in the Florida Panhandle know Clyde Taylor.

Contact the law firm to schedule a consultation regarding any of the following legal issues:

  • Federal crimes: Tallahassee attorney Clyde M. Taylor Jr. has been handling cases in federal courts since 1978. He has tried federal cases in states throughout the Southeastern United States.
  • Drug conspiracy charges: If you have been named as a co-conspirator in a drug bust in northern Florida or in a neighboring state, contact the law offices of Clyde M. Taylor Jr. Attorney Taylor also defends clients accused of prescription drug crimes.
  • White collar crimes: Discuss with Clyde M. Taylor Jr. your white collar crime charges. You may be a health care provider (doctor, pharmacist or therapist, for example), a CEO (officer of a corporation), or an employee accused of overbilling, inflating the value of real estate in order to achieve a profitable "flip" buy and sell transaction, or dipping into corporate funds for personal advantage.
  • Fraud: From tax fraud to healthcare fraud, attorney Taylor has defended clients in both state and federal court. He is often able to minimize or eliminate potential criminal penalties in these cases.
  • State crimes: Attorney Taylor has handled state misdemeanor and felony criminal cases for more than 30 years, establishing a reputation for effective advocacy in the courtroom and out.
  • Property crimes: If you have been charged with credit card theft, identity theft or another property crime, contact experienced criminal defense lawyer Clyde M. Taylor Jr. for dedicated advocacy.
  • Death penalty cases: Attorney Taylor is one of only five lawyers in the 2nd Judicial Circuit in the Florida Panhandle area who is certified to handle death penalty cases. In more than three decades of Mr. Taylor's law practice, only one such case has resulted in a death sentence being upheld.
  • Sex crimes: Past clients of attorney Clyde M. Taylor Jr. who had been charged with sex crimes have obtained favorable results. Some have received not-guilty verdicts decided by juries in less than 15 minutes at the conclusion of trials.
  • Pornography: Attorney Taylor is familiar with all aspects of child pornography cases, including questionable tactics investigators sometimes use to gather evidence. In these trying times, he will always take the time to answer your questions, address your concerns and explain your legal options.
  • Violent crimes: Regardless of circumstances, the burden of proof is on the state to demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime was committed and that a suspect has been correctly identified through reliable evidence (such as DNA evidence, security camera footage or eyewitness accounts).
  • Homicide and manslaughter: Attorney Taylor has the skill, experience and tenacity needed to prepare and develop a compelling defense against homicide charges.
  • Domestic violence: When the police are called regarding a domestic dispute, someone is going to jail. It simply doesn't matter what the circumstances were or who was truly at fault. Contact the law offices of Clyde M. Taylor Jr. for much-needed answers if you have been charged with domestic violence.
  • Weapon and gun charges: Attorney Clyde M. Taylor Jr. has more than 30 years of experience representing clients facing weapons charges in connection with drug crimes, or other state and federal crimes.
  • Appeals: An appeal is often a defendant's last, best hope. An experienced, effective appellate lawyer's skills may mean the difference between the loss of freedom and a chance at a fresh start.
  • Post conviction relief: Each type of post-conviction remedy has specific deadlines, procedures and requirements. As a lawyer with years of experience and a record of favorable outcomes, Clyde M. Taylor Jr. is an invaluable advocate after a criminal conviction has been handed down.

Take action now to safeguard your freedom after a criminal arrest. Contact the law offices of Clyde M. Taylor Jr..

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Toll Free 866-930-9451 Local 850-391-3228 The “team” at Mr. Taylor’s Law Firm includes Amy King (L), Paralegal and Trial Case File Manager, Clyde Taylor (C), and Betsy Shaver (R), Secretary/Office Manager. Not pictured are Tania Sadler, contract interpreter (Spanish) and Monica Jordan, contract investigator.
Significant Cases

State v. McDonald (Fla. 1st DCA, 1978)
Landmark APA case in Florida.

State v. Behr, et al (Fla. 1st DCA, 1980)
Knock and announce case resulted in suppression of 78,000 lbs. of marijuana.

United States v. Futch et al, (USDC 1981)
Federal trial in Savannah, both clients acquitted, 5 others convicted.

State v. Polk (99-199 CF)
Conviction for rape of a minor overturned in post-conviction proceedings based on new evidence and DNA in 2006, after client had served 5 years in prison.

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