Tai Christopher Bogan

Founder and Principal Attorney

Certified Specialist in Criminal Law
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Tai Christopher Bogan is the founder and principal attorney of The Bogan Law Firm. Since 2006, he has devoted his legal career to defending people accused of crimes throughout California’s Central Valley.

Mr. Bogan is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law through the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. California’s certification process requires substantial specialty experience, a written examination, specialized education, favorable evaluations from judges and other attorneys, and satisfaction of the State Bar’s certification standards.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Bogan served as a deputy public defender in San Joaquin County. He advanced to the position of felony trial attorney, representing indigent clients in serious criminal matters and developing extensive courtroom and trial experience.

Mr. Bogan founded The Bogan Law Firm in 2012. His practice focuses on criminal defense, including DUI, felony and misdemeanor charges, domestic violence allegations, drug offenses, sex offenses, theft crimes, and other serious criminal matters. He represents clients in Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Tuolumne, and surrounding counties.

Mr. Bogan worked full time while attending law school at night. He earned his Juris Doctor from Humphreys College School of Law in 2005 and passed the California Bar Examination that same year. Before law school, he attended Modesto Junior College and earned his bachelor’s degree in Communication, with an emphasis in rhetoric, from the University of the Pacific in 1998. His background in competitive speech and debate helped establish the communication and advocacy skills he continues to use in the courtroom.

🏆 Professional Recognition

✅ California State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Mr. Bogan is certified as a specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. View his State Bar attorney profile.

✅ AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Martindale-Hubbell reports that Mr. Bogan holds its AV Preeminent peer-review rating. View his Martindale-Hubbell profile.

✅ Selected to Northern California Super Lawyers® — 2019–2025

Mr. Bogan was selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers list for seven consecutive years, from 2019 through 2025. View his Super Lawyers profile.

✅ 10.0 “Superb” Rating on Avvo

Avvo currently displays a 10.0 “Superb” rating for Mr. Bogan. View his Avvo profile.

✅ The Bogan Law Firm: A+ Rating on BBB.org

BBB currently reports an A+ rating for The Bogan Law Firm; the firm is not BBB Accredited. View the firm’s BBB profile.

⚖️ Bar and Court Admissions

• State Bar of California, admitted 2006
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
• United States District Court for the Northern District of California

🎓 Education

• Humphreys College School of Law, J.D., 2005
• University of the Pacific, B.A. in Communication, 1998
• Modesto Junior College

AV Preeminent® is a certification mark used under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell® certification procedures, standards, and policies. Learn about the Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating process.

📞 Learn More About Working With Tai C. Bogan

Learn how Attorney Bogan personally handles criminal cases or contact The Bogan Law Firm to discuss a criminal matter. Call (209) 565-3425.