Anne C. Taylor

Anne C. Taylor began her academic journey with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science in 1994, followed by a Master's Degree in Public Administration in 1996. She earned her Juris Doctorate in 1998, marking the start of her legal career. That year, Anne became a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Bannock County, later joining the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office in 1999.

In 2004, Anne transitioned to the Kootenai County Public Defender’s Office as a Deputy Public Defender. Here, she handled juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases. Her expertise was recognized by the Idaho Supreme Court, which qualified her as Lead Counsel for Capital Corporate. Anne remained on the Supreme Court Roster for Capital Attorneys until its transfer to the Public Defense Commission and continued her involvement until the roster's elimination under the State Public Defense Act in 2024.

Between 2012 and 2017, Anne ventured into private practice, establishing her own law firm and later merging with other attorneys in 2014. Despite her private practice, she stayed dedicated to public defense by taking conflict or appointed cases across several counties. In 2017, Anne fulfilled a career milestone by becoming Kootenai County’s Chief Public Defender, a role she held while advocating for client rights.

In the late summer of 2024, Anne returned to private practice, concentrating on criminal defense and family law. Her commitment to defending her clients' rights continues to be a guiding principle in her work.