Holly Taylor

Founder and Principal Attorney

Holly Taylor is a former prosecutor with over 25 years of criminal law experience. Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, she has litigated high-profile trials and appeals. Over the years, she has written hundreds of briefs and motions, and handled numerous complex matters in Texas courts. As an adjunct law professor, she taught future Texas lawyers how to write for Texas appellate courts.

Holly is passionate about her recent work investigating wrongful conviction claims and working to free innocent people from prison.

Holly is a determined advocate who fights for justice in every case.

Holly is licensed to practice in Texas courts and the United States Supreme Court.

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  • Director, Public Integrity and Complex Crimes Division – Travis County District Attorney’s Office

  • Assistant Director, Civil Rights Division – Travis County District Attorney’s Office

  • Team Lead, Appeals and Complex Litigation Support – Travis County District Attorney’s Office

  • Rules Attorney (only person to have served in this role) – Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

  • Staff Attorney – Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

  • Adjunct Professor (Advanced Legal Writing) – University of Texas School of Law

  • Frequent Speaker and Planner – Legal education courses and conferences

Prior Experience

  • Director, Public Integrity and Complex Crimes Division
    Travis County District Attorney

  • Assistant Director, Civil Rights Division
    Travis County District Attorney

  • Team Lead, Appeals and Complex Litigation Support
    Travis County District Attorney

  • Rules Attorney (only person to have served in this role)
    Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

  • Staff Attorney
    Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

  • Adjunct Professor (Advanced Legal Writing)
    University of Texas School of Law

  • Frequent Speaker and Planner
    Legal education courses and conferences