Milwaukee lawyer Robert L. Taylor sentenced to 21 years for sexual assault

• Robert L. Taylor, a 79-year-old former Milwaukee attorney, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in 2022.
• The victim testified that Taylor repeatedly choked her during the violent rape and continues to suffer from PTSD and fears ongoing threats related to the case.
• Judge Laura Crivello handed down the sentence, noting an escalating pattern of abuse reflected in the court record.
• Taylor denied wrongdoing and claimed attorneys had fabricated allegations against him.

The victim testified that Taylor repeatedly choked her during the violent rape and continues to suffer from PTSD and fears ongoing threats related to the case.

A jury convicted Robert L. Taylor, a 79-year-old former Milwaukee attorney, of sexually assaulting a woman in 2022. The victim testified that Taylor repeatedly choked her during the violent rape and continues to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and fears ongoing threats related to the case. This conviction serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences for attorneys found guilty of serious misconduct.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Laura Crivello handed down the prison term, noting that the court record reflected an escalating pattern of abuse. The judge explained that this pattern was a key factor in determining the sentence. According to court filings, the woman told police that she had been attacked first at a hotel and then again at Taylor's Milwaukee apartment. Medical staff later documented injuries consistent with an assault.

This case highlights the importance of holding attorneys accountable for their actions, particularly when those actions involve serious misconduct such as sexual assault. The 21-year prison sentence and 15 additional years of extended supervision demonstrate the severe penalties that can be imposed on attorneys found guilty of such crimes. Lawyers and compliance officers should take note of this case and understand the potential consequences of engaging in or covering up misconduct.

Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware of the severe penalties for attorneys found guilty of serious misconduct, including extended supervision periods beyond their prison term.

Source: Original reporting via Hoodline.com, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Wisconsin Law Journal