Atty. Daniel J. Taylor
Graduate, National Criminal Defense College, Trial Practice Institute, 2001; Clarence Darrow Death Penalty Defense College, 2002
Criminal Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Jackson, TN · 34+ Years Experience
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About Daniel J. Taylor at a Glance
Daniel J. Taylor is a Member based in Jackson, Tennessee, practicing at Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1992), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1992), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1999), and U.S. Supreme Court (2003). Educated at Nashville School of law (J.D., 1992) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Jackson-Madison County. Serves clients in Jackson, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel J. Taylor
- Graduate, National Criminal Defense College, Trial Practice Institute, 2001
- Clarence Darrow Death Penalty Defense College, 2002
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Daniel J. Taylor's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J. Taylor handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jackson.
Criminal Defense in Jackson
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Federal Crimes in Jackson
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Appellate Practice in Jackson
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jackson
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jackson Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jackson-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Jackson Choose Daniel J. Taylor
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel J. Taylor's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel J. Taylor brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Daniel J. Taylor can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and appellate, Daniel J. Taylor can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jackson
A Jackson-based practice means Daniel J. Taylor attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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