About Taylor Defense Firm

Scott’s Background & Experience

Scott graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2005 and moved to Kansas City, Missouri, to be near family. He passed both the Missouri and Kansas bar examinations on his first attempt and accepted a position with the Public Defender’s Office to gain intensive trial experience. He found exactly what he was looking for: his very first jury trial was a murder case. Scott spent five years with the office handling major cases and learning from mentors who instilled in him a standard of professional litigation that he maintains today.

Military Service & The JAG Corps

In 2010, Scott transitioned to the U.S. Air Force JAG Corps. Initially assigned to Vandenberg AFB, California, he spent two years as a prosecutor, maintaining a 100% conviction rate. He was subsequently hand-selected over his peers to serve as the Area Defense Counsel at Vandenberg. In this role, he traveled extensively and successfully defended numerous courts-martial, including several "full confession" cases. His time in the military justice system significantly sharpened the litigation skills he now brings to his civilian practice.

Leadership & Mentorship

Scott transitioned from active duty to the Reserves in 2014. As a Reservist, he served as an instructor at the JAG School, training the next generation of litigators. He was part of an elite team that traveled globally to teach young lawyers advanced litigation techniques. During assignments in Okinawa and Alaska, he gained extensive experience managing legal offices and advising commanders on a full spectrum of legal issues.

Scott rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, a testament to his performance and leadership. He is a graduate of both the Air Command and Staff College and the Air War College. His military service left a lasting impact on his approach to the law, and he is known for modeling the highest levels of professionalism.

A Commitment to San Luis Obispo

When Scott left active duty, he chose to remain in California, passing the California Bar Exam on his first attempt. He founded Taylor Defense Firm in 2015. Since then, he has handled a diverse range of cases, including DUI, divorce, restraining orders, robbery, drug offenses, and murder by torture.

In addition to his practice, Scott spent years teaching at the San Luis Obispo College of Law. Today, he applies the lessons learned as a public defender, a military officer, and a law professor to fight for his clients in San Luis Obispo courtrooms and secure the best possible results.