CHRISTOPHER J. TAYLOR
P.O. Box 72, Oswego, IL 60543 | |

Highly effective communicator with more than twenty-five years of experience in persuading judges, juries, parties and sometimes victims as a litigator of cases in both criminal and civil applications. Creative problem solver with acute attention to customer service and detail.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TAYLOR LAW, P.C. , Oswego, IL • 2018-Present
A single person law firm providing legal a diverse clientele.

Managed all aspects of case load, including scheduling, coordinating appearances, billing and communicating with all involved people.

BYRD & TAYLOR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Rockford, IL • 1994-2017
Partner in a small law firm providing legal representation to clients in state and federal court...

Handled large caseload and managed support staff. Successfully defended criminal cases from traffic matters to a murder case. Represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil cases. A true general practice law firm. One of Rockford’s best attorneys, huge word of mouth referral volume!

CITY OF ROCKFORD LEGAL DEPARTMENT, Rockford, IL • 1991--1994

Assistant City Attorney/Special Assistant State’s Attorney
• Prosecuted DUI and traffic cases occurring within the City of Rockford.
• Coordinated communication with city police officers, answering questions related to pending case load and occasionally advised them regarding acceptable future conduct.
• Communicated with all parties involved on pending cases, including witnesses, offenders and victims.
• Acted as initial escalation point.

EDUCATION

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY -COLLEGE OF LAW
DeKalb, IL 1989-1991: Degree- Juris Doctor

NORHTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
DeKalb, IL 1984-1989 Degree- Bachelor of Science- Marketing

CASTLETON STATE COLLEGE
Castleton, VT 1983-1984 Degree- None