Criminal Defense, when you need someone in your corner.
A misdemeanor charge, a DUI arrest, or a more serious matter — Clifford handles select criminal cases alongside his family-law practice.
Steady representation when the stakes are personal.
A criminal charge — even a relatively minor one — affects employment, professional licenses, immigration status, security clearances, custody arrangements, and quite a few things people don't realize until later. Good criminal defense work starts with mapping those consequences before deciding what to do next.
Clifford takes on a limited number of criminal matters at any time, alongside his family-law practice. That includes DUI / OUI defense, common misdemeanors, and select felony matters where representation is a good fit. For complex serious felonies — homicide, large-scale federal cases — he'll refer to specialists with the resources those cases require.
What to do if you've been arrested
- No requirement to make additional statements. The right to remain silent applies before, during, and after the booking process.
- Get the bond and arraignment information from a family member. Time, court, and case number — these matter for the first 24 hours.
- Call counsel before the arraignment if at all possible. Even a brief phone consultation before the arraignment can ease some pressure on what to expect at your first court appearance.
- Social media. Anything you write online can be subpoenaed and utilized against you.