Trevor was knighted in 1597, while on military service in Ireland, and, like his younger brothers Sackville Trevor and John Trevor, he enjoyed the patronage of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham. He was brought in as MP for Bletchingley to replace Howard when Howard elected to represent Surrey.
Trevor was honored in 1597, while on military duty in Ireland, and, similar to his younger brothers Sackville Trevor and John Trevor, he benefited from the backing of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham. He was introduced as MP for Bletchingley to replace Howard when Howard chose to represent Surrey.