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Douglas Hill Clifton
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Biography
Doug Clifton is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney in Jacksonville, FL. Doug began his career working for a statewide insurance defense firm before taking a position with the public defender’s office and shifting his focus from the needs of corporations and businesses to the needs of individuals. He gained tremendous federal court experience as a member of the CJA panel for the Middle District of Florida. Doug ran a successful solo practice in Jacksonville Beach where he focused on representing clients in federal criminal defense, personal injury, and helping survivors of human trafficking and sexual assault. Doug currently works with a number of local organizations to help combat human trafficking in the Jacksonville area. Prior to joining Edwards & Ragatz, Doug worked for a local medical malpractice firm.
Doug is licensed to practice and has conducted trials in both Florida and Pennsylvania.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Edwards & Ragatz, PA
4401 Salisbury Road, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
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Posted by Anastasia | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Above and beyond the call of duty
Doug Clifton went far above my expectations in my case. He always responds quickly and keeps you up to date on all the details about what’s going on with the case. I would gladly recommend him to friends.
Posted by Greg | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding!
From start to finish, Doug earned my trust quickly, and kept me well informed throughout the process. The outcome was better than expected. Thank you.
Posted by Amanda | August 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites
A lawyer who gets results!!
My son was bit by a dog in the neighborhood, I contacted Mr Clifton to help. He was fast to respond and started on our case immediately. He applied pressure to the home owner and the home owners association to get results in s timely manner. Throughout the entire case he always updated me with what w...
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
More haste, no waste
I was shocked with how quickly he began working my case. Within the first days, Mr. Clifton was speaking with the DA’s office. I was signed up in the necessary classes a month before I was told to take these classes by the court. Signing up for these classes, along with a few other maneuvers recommen...
Posted by Pedro | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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My attorney Douglas Clifton was hired, by me, to represent me on a violation of my probation. He was knowledgeable about the process. He set up my hearing and discussed with the Judge immediately before the hearing, presenting documentation and a request for continuance of probation. This was approve...
Douglas Hill Clifton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Doug and I worked against each other on many matters when I was a prosecutor and he was with the Office of the Public Defender. Now that we are both in private practice I see the same unrelenting fight and impeccable ethics that I have seen from Mr. Clifton for many years."
"Attorney Clifton consistently provides competent and aggressive representation of his clients with compassion and intelligence. I would recommend Attorney Clifton for any criminal or personal injury matter."
"Doug has just opened his own practice and he has a ton of experience before that. He will tell you the truth about your case, will be responsive to you needs and won't baffle you with "lawyer-talk".. I recommend you reach out to him if you have a question about your situation"
"Doug Clifton is an outstanding legal advocate who works tirelessly for his clients. He has litigated the toughest cases, with outstanding results."
"Doug Clifton is a very skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney. He zealously advocates for each and every one of his clients. He is honest, hard working and very knowledgeable in law. I highly recommend Doug Clifton."
"Doug is an exceptional attorney. He is realistic with his clients, managing their expectations, while zealously advocating for their rights."
"Doug is an experienced lawyer who takes his profession and his clients' problems seriously. His clients get a lawyer who cares about them and who works to get them the best possible resolution."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Doug is a knowledgeable and hardworking attorney who represents his clients with dedication and compassion."
"I endorse this lawyer. Douglas is a zealous advocate for his clients."
"Doug is always well prepared, very intelligent and a superb trial attorney. You would be very wise to secure him as your defense attorney."
"Doug Clifton used to work with me in Pennsylvania. He is an oustanding young lawyer. He knows the law, but just as important, he takes each case very seriously, and he is very passionate about his representation. He is also a very fine young man."
"Doug is a very experienced attorney who has the benefit of low case loads to give special time and attention to clients. I endorse him."
"Attorney Clifton brings energy to his representation of his clients. He works tirelessly to represent his clients under all circumstances. We are honored to have him as a member of our firm."
"Doug is a very competent lawyer whom I have had the pleasure of knowing for years. He will make sure his clients have the best representation."
"Attorney Clifton recently joined Abom & Kutulakis and we our excited to have him as a new associate."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Attorney, Edwards & Ragatz, P.A.
2020 - 2022
Attorney, Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton, PA
2018 - 2022
Owner/Attorney, Clifton Law Office, P.A.
2015 - 2018
Attorney, Willis & Lucas Law Group, P.A.
2014 - 2015
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender Office, Duval County
2012 - 2012
Senior Assistant Public Defender, Cumberland County, PA Public Defender's Office
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Abom & Kutulakis, LLP Attorneys At Law
2009 - 2012
Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender, Duval County, FL
2008 - 2009
Attorney, McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A.
Associations
2023 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2020 - Present
National Crime Victim Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Jacksonville Justice AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - 2018
Northeast Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - 2014
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - 2014
Cumberland County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Dauphin County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. v. Jones
Client was sentenced 5 years supervised release, with no jail time.
State v. Ransom
Not Guilty verdict. Jury came back in less than 8 minutes.
Education
2007
Florida Coastal School of Law
2002
John Carroll Univesity
BA
Speaking Engagements
2013
CCBA Lunch & Learn CLE
"You Are What You Share" Admissibility of Social Media
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is there a way to sue my probation officer/state for Sexual Harassment?
19 Jun 2017
Q&A
Do felony withhold adjudications count when calculating a score sheet?
04 Aug 2015
Q&A
After a guilty verdict is handed down, is there any sense in bringing in character reference letters and people to speak for the
29 Jun 2015