Crawford is an experienced criminal trial attorney with over 10 years experience defending cases in Northeast Florida. Crawford has successfully defended misdemeanor, felony and capital offenses at trial. Crawford spent 6 years as a public defender where he was assigned to the misdemeanor, felony, homicide and sex crimes divisions. During his 10 years of practice, Crawford has successfully tried cases at every level, but the vast majority of his trial experience has involved complex felony cases. While serving as an Assistant Public Defender, Crawford was awarded the Best Advocate Award for his outstanding performance in jury selection, cross-examination, opening statement, and closing argument. Crawford's success at trial has continued into his private practice. Crawford’s practice areas include criminal defense and appeals, sealings/expungements, restoration of driving privileges, removal from the sex offender registry, and traffic infractions.
Practice areas
Former Public Defender (6 years); 20 + jury trials
13 years, 3,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2009 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2020 |
Best Criminal Defense Attorney of St. Augustine | Folio Weekly | 2020 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2019 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2019 |
Best Advocate Award | Florida Defender College | 2011 |
Advanced Legal Research & Writing Certificate | Florida Coastal School of Law | 2009 |
Book Award in Legal Writing | Florida Coastal School of Law | 2006 |
Highest Academic Honors in Criminal Justice | Valdosta State University | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | The Law Office of C. Crawford Pierce, IV | 2017 - Present |
Assistant Public Defender | Office of the Public Defender | 2011 - 2017 |
Attorney | The Law Office of Nooney & Roberts | 2009 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Inns of Court | Member, St. Augustine Inn | 2018 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Florida Coastal School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Florida State University | Master of Science | 2006 |
Valdosta State University | Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Pretrial Conference | Criminal Defense | 2019 |
Pretrial Conference | Criminal Defense | 2019 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Drescher (2017--00201CF) - Capital Sexual Battery (Life) | Not Guilty - Acquitted at Trial |
State v Stewart (2015-00312CF) - Felony Aggravated Assault with a Weapon | Not Guilty - Acquitted at Trial |
State v Dentmon (2012-1709CF) - Felony Battery with Serious Bodily Injury | Not Guilty - Acquitted at Trial |
State v Brazel (2012-1541CF) - Aggravated Assault with a Firearm | Not Guilty - Acquitted at Trial |
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Steven Croskey, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 28, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Carlton is a great trial lawyer with loads of knowledge and experience. I am a prior prosecutor, and we've tried cases against one-another before when he was working as a criminal defense attorney. Carlton has always been professional, and he is looked up to by many criminal defense attorneys in the community. Whether it's a felony, misdemeanor, DUI, sex crime, or any other crime, he is definitely a formidable attorney in all of these areas
Michael Brownlee, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 18, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Crawford is as good as it gets when it comes to criminal defense. Great trial lawyer with an incredible work ethic. Excellent human as well.
Alexander Gilewicz, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 21, 2020
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Crawford is a phenomenal trial attorney who zealously advocates on his client's behalf.
David Naples, Criminal defense Attorney on May 21, 2019
Relationship: Friend
I've known Crawford for years, starting with his time at the Public Defenders Office. He is my go-to referral for criminal defense cases. Clients that I've referred to him have had wonderful things to say and have gotten good results from Crawford's representation. I highly endorse Crawford for any criminal defense matter.
John Spence, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 16, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I don't practice criminal law, but when someone needs a criminal law referral, Mr. Pierce is who I recommend. He knows his way around a courtroom, which is what you need when your freedom is at stake.
Norma Wendt, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 29, 2019
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
As a Certified Legal Intern in our Office, Crawford exemplified all of the positive attributes that a criminal defense lawyer must have to represent those accused of crimes - especially the very serious crimes. Once he became a licensed attorney, Crawford made an excellent addition to the attorney ranks in the Office of Public Defender and although we understood the lure of private practice, were sad to see him depart. Crawford gives 150% when representing clients and is an excellent choice as an attorney for those non-indigent persons in need of a criminal defense attorney.
Marissa Fallica, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 28, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
You will be hard pressed to find a better advocate than Crawford! He possesses all of the qualities you want in a strong defense attorney—knowledgeable, dedicated, a fearless advocate and strong in trial.
Jessica Deaton, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 27, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Crawford is an excellent attorney. We have worked together on very serious criminal cases, and I cannot think of another attorney that I would rather have by my side at trial.
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