Candace M. Taylor, Attorney - Fort Worth, TX

Seasoned Criminal Defense and Juvenile Advocacy in Fort Worth

When you are accused of a crime in Texas, having an attorney who takes the time to thoroughly review every detail of the prosecution evidence can alter the trajectory of your entire life. Practicing on South Jennings Avenue in Fort Worth since 1996, attorney Candace Marie Taylor brings more than twenty-five years of legal experience to defending individuals facing criminal charges. A graduate of St. Mary University School of Law and an active member of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Texas Bar College, Candace Taylor has earned a reputation for being upfront, honest, and hardworking. Rather than rushing clients into unfavorable plea bargains, she examines every police narrative and witness statement to hold the government to its high burden of proof. When individuals seek to hire a criminal defense lawyer with deep institutional familiarity in local courts, this practice provides dedicated advocacy.

Thorough Defense Against Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

From Class B misdemeanors to serious felony indictments, attorney Candace Taylor represents defendants with meticulous preparation and fierce loyalty. The practice handles a comprehensive spectrum of criminal charges under the Texas Penal Code:

• Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances: Defending against possession, manufacture, and distribution allegations, challenging unlawful detentions, search warrants, and traffic stops.
• Theft, Burglary, and Property Crimes: Handling shoplifting, burglary of a habitation, debit card abuse, and white-collar allegations, working to prevent permanent theft convictions.
• Assault and Domestic Violence: Formulating strategic defenses against misdemeanor assault and felony aggravated assault charges, protecting clients from restraining orders and jail sentences.
• Weapons Offenses: Defending individuals accused of unlawful carrying of weapons, discharge of firearms, and prohibited weapon possession.

DWI and DUI Defense Across Tarrant County Courts

An arrest for driving while intoxicated can lead to severe fines, loss of driving privileges, elevated insurance rates, and potential incarceration. Candace Taylor provides aggressive drunk driving defense, analyzing whether officers possessed lawful reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop and whether field sobriety exercises were conducted in accordance with national highway traffic standards. She guides clients through the administrative license suspension process while formulating assertive courtroom defenses.

Compassionate Juvenile Delinquency Defense

When a teenager or young adult faces juvenile court allegations, protecting their record is essential to safeguarding future educational and professional opportunities. Attorney Taylor has extensive experience representing youth in Tarrant County juvenile courts. She focuses on diversion programs, deferred adjudication, and rehabilitative alternatives that keep young clients out of juvenile detention centers and preserve clean futures.

Expunctions, Non-Disclosures, and Record Sealing

A past arrest can continue to haunt individuals years after a case is resolved. Candace Taylor assists eligible clients with petitioning Texas district courts for formal orders of expunction to completely erase arrest histories, as well as orders of non-disclosure to seal records from public employers and background check agencies.

Why Fort Worth Clients Rely on Attorney Candace M. Taylor

Clients consistently praise Candace Taylor for her compassionate demeanor, direct communication, and calm guidance during high-stress legal battles. With fluent bilingual capabilities and flexible payment options, she ensures quality legal counsel remains accessible. If you need to find a defense attorney in Fort Worth who will stand by your side, contact Candace M. Taylor, Attorney to schedule a confidential case consultation.