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Christopher R. Clifton holds the rare distinction of being a Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law. As a criminal defense lawyer and partner at Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A. in Winston-Salem, Chris focuses most of his practice on serious felony cases. Chris has been involved in many complex and high profile cases over the years. He recently worked with Michael Grace on the appeal team for Ernie Pitt, who was charged with defrauding the Housing Authority. The conviction was successfully overturned thanks to their efforts.
Chris is a member of many professional legal organizations, and previously serviced as the chair of the Federal Bar Association. He also served two terms as the chair of the Criminal Justice Committee for the N.C. Bar Association. Outside of his legal practice, he also publishes articles and lectures regarding criminal sentencing, gaming law, and other topics.
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Acquired: 1995
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200 W 1st St, Winston Salem, NC, 27101-4051
21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Violent Crime
Posted by Erin Allen | September 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime
Awesome lawyer
I am so grateful that Christopher R. Clifton represented me in my violent crime case. His expertise and knowledge in the field is truly amazing, and he was able to guide me through the entire process. I felt so comforted and assured with him by my side, and I know that I would not have been able to g...
Posted by Sandine Brune | September 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime
Expertise and Helpful!
It is with great pleasure that I write this review for Christopher R. Clifton. I sought out his legal services when I was facing a violent crime charge. My case was in a very difficult place, but Christopher was able to turn things around and ultimately get the outcome we were hoping for. His profess...
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2015
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2008
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
1997 - Present
Partner, Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A.
1995 - 1997
Assistant District Attorney, Rowan County District Attorney
2015 - Present
American Bar FoundationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
North Carolina Sentencing and Advisory CommissionMember
2005 - Present
North Carolina State BarBoard Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law
2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
Chief Justice
2013 - 2014
Federal Bar AssociationPresident NCMD Chapter
2005 - 2007
North Carolina Bar AssociationCriminal Justice Section Council Chair
1995
J.D.
1992
B.A.
English