Attorney at Law

Anne began her legal journey in 1994, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, followed by a Master’s Degree in Public Administration in 1996. She completed her legal education with a Juris Doctor in 1998 and launched her career as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Bannock County.

In 1999, Anne joined the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office, but in 2004, she discovered her true passion when she transitioned to the Kootenai County Public Defender’s Office. There, she served as a Deputy Public Defender, handling a wide range of cases including juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony matters.

In 2010, Anne was certified by the Idaho Supreme Court as Lead Counsel for Capital Defense death penalty cases and remained on the Capital Defense Roster—later managed by the Public Defense Commission—until it was dissolved under the State Public Defense Act in 2024.

Anne entered private practice in 2012, founding her own firm, which later merged with a group of attorneys in 2014. During this time, she remained deeply involved in public defense by accepting conflict and appointed cases across several counties.

In 2017, Anne achieved a long-standing professional goal when she was appointed Chief Public Defender for Kootenai County. She held this leadership position until the summer of 2024, when she reestablished her private practice. Today, Anne continues to represent clients in both appointed capital cases and private matters with the same passion and dedication that have defined her career.

Investigator

Jennifer Jenquine is a criminal defense investigator who specializes in complex felony litigation, and capital defense. With more than 20 years of experience, she works closely with defense counsel as a team member to identify evidentiary gaps, locate and interview witnesses, analyze investigative procedures, and develop fact-based defense strategies. In addition to case investigation, Jennifer assists counsel in trial preparation by preparing witness memoranda, impeachment materials, investigative chronologies, and evidentiary summaries designed for use in hearings and at trial. She also works with mitigation specialists, forensic experts, and defense teams to ensure that factual investigation supports both litigation strategy and sentencing advocacy when appropriate.

Jennifer began her career in criminal defense in 2001 where she initially worked for a local law firm, until 2006 when she accepted a position with the Kootenai County Public Defender’s Office.  It was here she discovered her true passion for investigative work in her position as Senior Criminal Investigator. In 2019, Jennifer advanced to the position of Client Services Administrator, where she supervised a team of investigators, social workers, and managed key administrative functions in support of public defense operations of the Kootenai County Public Defender’s Office, while continuing to maintain a caseload of her own.  In 2024, Jennifer transitioned from the Kootenai County Public Defender’s Office to continue her work as a defense investigator with Anne Taylor Law Office.

Paralegal

Doris began her legal career in 2015 as a secretary and paralegal in a local attorney's office. In 2017, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, further solidifying her commitment to the legal field. The following year, Doris joined the Kootenai County Public Defender’s Office as a legal assistant and investigations assistant. Her dedication and skill led to a promotion in 2020, when she became the Administrative Supervisor.

In 2024, Doris transitioned from the Public Defender’s Office to continue her legal journey as a paralegal at Anne Taylor Law, where she brings nearly a decade of experience and a strong passion for justice to the firm's clients.