Locke T. Clifford
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Locke Clifford is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in both Federal and State criminal law. He is an AV Preeminent lawyer on Martindale-Hubbell, denoting the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America for 20 years and is regularly listed as a North Carolina SuperLawyers and a member of the North Carolina Legal Elite.
He is the 2009 recepient of the Wade M. Smith Award, the top award given by the North Carolina Bar Association for criminal defense attorneys in the state.
He is also well known for his portrayal of Uncle Sam at city events.
- Locke Clifford is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in federal and state criminal law.
- Locke Clifford:
- Is AV® Preeminent(TM) Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. The AV rating is the highest given and denotes very high ethical standards and legal ability.
- Has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for 20 years.
- Has been listed in North Carolina SuperLawyers and North Carolina Legal Elite.
The Clifford Division focuses only on criminal defense for business and individual clients. Our experience encompasses all felonies, including white collar crimes and such violent crimes as sex crimes, murder, assault and domestic violence. We also handle misdemeanors, DWI, traffic violations and driver's license suspension.
- See more at: http://www.ccolawyers.com/who-we-are/#- Locke Clifford is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in federal and state criminal law.
- Locke Clifford:
- Is AV® Preeminent(TM) Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. The AV rating is the highest given and denotes very high ethical standards and legal ability.
- Has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for 20 years.
- Has been listed in North Carolina SuperLawyers and North Carolina Legal Elite.
The Clifford Division focuses only on criminal defense for business and individual clients. Our experience encompasses all felonies, including white collar crimes and such violent crimes as sex crimes, murder, assault and domestic violence. We also handle misdemeanors, DWI, traffic violations and driver's license suspension.
- See more at: http://www.ccolawyers.com/who-we-are/#Practice Areas
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Licensed in Georgia for 55 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1970
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 58 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1967
No misconduct found
Location
Clifford & Harris, PLLC
415 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27401
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Locke T. Clifford's Lawyer Endorsements
"Locke is one of the best Criminal Lawyers in all of North Carolina. He is caring, compassionate and highly skilled. He knows everyone and knows how to get the best possible outcome for clients."
"Locke is a legend in our community -- a real guru of criminal defense - and one of the nicest and most upstanding men I have ever met. If my grandmother (the person closest to me on Earth) were in serious trouble, then I would trust Locke to help her. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Locke. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Commercial real estate lawyer
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Family lawyer
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Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Lawyer of the Year - Criminal Defense, Greensboro, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2013
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Listed, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2013
Listed, North Carolina's Top 100 Lawyers
2013
North Carolina Legal Elite, Hall of Fame, Business North Carolina Magazine
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2009
Wade M. Smith Award for Criminal Defense, North Carolina Bar Association
2007
Listed, North Carolina's Top 100 Lawyers
2007
Listed, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2007
North Carolina Legal Elite, Criminal Defense, Business North Carolina Magazine
2006
Listed, North Carolina's Top 100 Lawyers
2006
Listed, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2006
North Carolina Legal Elite, Criminal Defense, Business North Carolina Magazine
2005
North Carolina Legal Elite, Criminal Defense, Business North Carolina Magazine
2004
North Carolina Legal Elite, Criminal Defense, Business North Carolina Magazine
1996
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
1996
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Retired Partner, Clifford & Harris, PLLC
1975 - 1977
Instructor of Business Law, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
1973 - 2014
Senior Partner, Clifford Clendenin & O'Hale, LLP
1971 - 1973
Assistant District Attorney, 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office
1970 - 1971
Trial Counsel and Defense Counsel in DeNang, South Vietnam, United States Army, J.A.G. Corps
1969 - 1970
Legal Officer, United States Army
1967 - 1968
Associate, Collier, Harris and Collier
Associations
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2000 - Present
Wong Sun Society of San FranciscoInductee
1998 - Present
North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory CommissionMember
1995 - Present
Guilford American Inn of CourtMember
1991 - Present
Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc.Legal Defense Attorney
1975 - Present
North Carolina Civil Liberties UnionMember
1975 - Present
North Carolina Academy of Trial LawyersMember
1973 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1971 - Present
Greensboro Bar AssociatoinMember
2007 - 2008
Guilford American Inn of CourtPresident
2005 - 2007
University of North Carolina School of Law Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors, Region 4 Representative
2005 - 2007
Guilford American Inn of CourtVice President
2000 - 2001
Greensboro Bar AssociationPresident
1999 - 2000
North Carolina State Bar Association, District 18President
1999 - 2000
Greensboro Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
1995 - 2001
Committee on Indigent Appointments for the Eighteenth Judicial DistrictMember
1995 - 1996
Greensboro Bar AssociationDirector
1986 - 1994
Criminal Justice Act Attorney Qualifications Review Committee, US District Court, Middle District of NCChairman
1984 - 1987
North Carolina Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
1982 - 1982
Governor's Task Force on Drunken DriversMember
1981 - 1983
North Carolina Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionChairman
1979 - 1981
Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPreisdent
1975 - 1977
North Carolina Child Abuse and Neglect Resources CenterAdvisory Board Chairman
Education
1967
JD
1964
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1964
AB
Speaking Engagements
2006
Litigation Skills for Public Interest and Public Sector Lawyers
2006
Trial Publicity - Keeping One Step Ahead of Your Opponent
2000
The Future is Now
1999
Opening and Closing Argument Checklist
1995
Misdemeanor Structured Sentencing
1995
Can the Criminal Justice System Survive O.J.?
Publications
2010
Languages
English
Activity
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