About James Melvin
James Melvin Taylor is an attorney admitted to the State Bar of California in 2000. He is currently associated with James M. Taylor Law Offices, where he has maintained his practice since his admission to the bar.
Taylor completed his undergraduate studies at California State Polytechnic University before earning his law degree from Western State University College of Law. His academic background has provided a solid foundation for his legal career.
His practice areas include criminal law, DUI & DWI, and juvenile law. Taylor has experience in handling various types of criminal cases, including criminal appeals, drug crimes, expungement, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. He is involved in multiple legal stages, including trials, negotiations, appeals, and expungement proceedings.
Throughout his career, Taylor has worked for the San Bernardino County Indigent Defense Program from 2001 to 2020, representing indigent defendants in a significant number of cases. He also worked with Conflict Defense Lawyers from 2005 to 2014, focusing on cases in San Bernardino and Riverside superior courts. In October 2024, he was appointed to the San Bernardino Superior Court by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Taylor is actively involved in the legal community and has contributed to the representation of defendants in various capacities. His extensive experience in criminal law and his commitment to public service have shaped his professional journey.
