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Former Prosecutors Fighting to Protect Your Rights in Polk County, FL



Are you about to stand trial for a federal crime such as drug trafficking, or a state crime such as DUI/DWI or domestic violence? Kaylor Law Group is a full-service law firm that serves all central Florida. As former prosecutors and a public defender, our attorneys know what it takes to defeat criminal charges. We are first and foremost litigators. We don’t accept plea deals unless it is in our clients’ best interests. Instead, we fight for our clients in court. Call (863) 668-7223 to request an initial consultation.

From Our Family to Yours: Combining More Than 50 Years of Experience



For the Kaylor brothers, law is in their blood. They come from a long line of lawyers. Matthew and David Kaylor were born and raised in Polk County and have spent their legal careers working in the community. Local judges and prosecutors know the Kaylors always come to court prepared.

David S. Kaylor

David S. Kaylor was born and raised in Polk County and graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1986. David received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 1989 and Law Degree from The University of Miami in 1993. After completing law school David worked for three years at the State Attorney's Office in Polk County for the Tenth Judicial Circuit. He has tried over 60 jury trials. David has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1994 and is also a member of the Lakeland Bar Association, the Polk County Trial Lawyers Association, and the Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th District.

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 1994
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
  • 1993
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
  • 1989

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Lakeland Bar Association, Member
  • Polk County Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member

Matthew Kaylor

Matthew Kaylor was born and raised in Polk County and graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1990. He received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 1995 and earned his law degree from Quinnipiac University in 1999. Matthew worked for three years in the State Attorney's Office in Polk County for the Tenth Judicial Circuit before entering private practice. He has tried over 70 jury trials. Matthew has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1999 and is also a member of the Lakeland Bar Association, the Polk County Trial Lawyers Association, and the Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also licensed to practice law in the U. S. District Court Middle District of Florida.

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 1999
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida

Education

  • Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut
  • J.D. - 1999
  • Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
  • B.S. – 1995

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Lakeland Bar Association, Member
  • Polk County Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member

Eric S. Gardner, Jr.

Eric S. Gardner, Jr. is a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law. A Board-Certified Specialist is an attorney who has been evaluated for professionalism and tested for expertise by the Florida Bar. Only 7% of attorneys in Florida are board certified in any field of law, and less than 1% are board certified in criminal trial law. Eric earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida in 2004 and his juris doctorate from Florida State University in 2006. He practiced as a criminal defense attorney with the Tenth Circuit Public Defender's Office for 15 years dealing with all kinds of cases from misdemeanor charges to murder charges including numerous jury trials. He was sworn in as a member of the Florida Bar in 2007 and is currently a member of the Lakeland Bar Association, the Polk Association for Women Lawyers, and the Willson American Inn of Court. He is also licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida.

Area of Practice

  • Criminal Trial Law 100%

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 2007

Certified Legal Specialty

  • Criminal Trial Law, Florida Bar, 2013

Education

  • Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
  • J.D.
  • University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
  • B.A. - 2004
  • Honors: Psychology and Philosophy

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Lakeland Bar Association, Member
  • Willson America Inn of Court, Member
  • Polk Association for Women Lawyers

Previous Employment Position

  • 10th Circuit Public Defender, Attorney, 2007 to 2022

Put our dedicated, family-focused experience to work for you. We will fight for you. We promptly return after-hours messages the next day and have availability on evenings and weekends. Call (863) 668-7223.

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