Raynor Wesley Clifton

Raynor Wesley Clifton

4.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dothan, AL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Maxwelle Building, 344 N. Oates Street, Dothan, AL

About Raynor

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

All felonies and misdemeanors, DUIs, expungement, recovery of property seized by law enforcement.

80%
Family 10%

Divorce (contested and uncontested), legal separation, child custody.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 11 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2014

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Dothan Law Group, LLC

Maxwelle Building, 344 N. Oates Street, Dothan, AL, 36303

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Raynor Wesley Clifton's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very unprofessional

He was always available until I paid him a substantial amount for retainer! He did absolutely nothing on my case ! I relived him of his duties almost a month ago have yet to receive a refund ! I’ve called his office numerous times and suddenly he’s never available ! He doesn’t return phone calls

Posted by Johnathon | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No Effort in defending me

I had an 8 year old DUI case come up. I had originally hired another lawyer, who has now passed, which left me with having to hire another. I paid Raynor $2000.00 plus $900 for a copy of the transcript. I was only able to meet with him one time before court and I was not counseled by him so that I wo...uld be ready for court. He had his mind made up that I was to be found guilty before we even went to court. He put forth absolutely no effort in defending me. Did not submit all of the solid evidence I had provided him with. Did not attempt to make the jury nor judge aware if the important and unique circumstances in this case.

Posted by John | November 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great guy, and great attorney.

Me. Clifton has represented me on several issues over the last several years, both criminal, and civil. He is great! Court was always a very terrifying thing for me, as I would literally shake every time I had to go. However, that got better after my first hearing with Mr. Clifton because it was obvi...ous he was going to stand up and fight for me, and that is something you always want in an attorney, but rarely get. He spent time as a prosecutor, so he has experience from both perspectives. He he knowledgable, caring, and courteous. I would recommend Mr. Clifton to anyone, and I can assure them they are getting the best.

Posted by Marty | November 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

I had never been through this before. The thought was scary and stressful and I had no idea what to do. I called Mr. Clifton and from the first minute I spoke with him on the phone I knew he was the attorney I needed to represent me. He is a very professional attorney. He really knows what he is doin...g. I was never left out or didn't know what was going on. He always made sure I was informed and well aware of what was happening. Wish I could give him more than 5 stars

Posted by Greg | August 13, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Attorney

A member of my family was charged with a couple of misdemeanor offenses and needed legal counsel. Raynor was recommended by a friend of mine, also an attorney. Having worked around and with attorneys all of my working career of 40 years, I could instantly see this guy was about the sharpest knife in ...the drawer. It took only about five minutes to know I was going to hire him to help us out. He did a great job, and we would use him again if needed. And we certainly recommend him to others.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Very well prepared"

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Raynor for years and he is a bright and knowledgeable attorney."

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Family lawyer | Jun 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Dothan Law Group, LLC

2016 - Present

Associate, M. Adam Jones & Associates, LLC

2014 - 2016

Assistant District Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit of Alabama District Attorney's Office

2013 - 2013

Clerk, 20th Judicial Circuit Of Alabama District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2012

Clerk, Administrative Office of Courts of Alabama

2010 - 2011

Intern, 20th Judicial Circuit Of Alabama District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

2017 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2016 - Present

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2016 - Present

Dothan Area Young Professionals

2016 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama

2014 - Present

Alabama State Bar

2014 - Present

Houston County Bar Association

Education

2014

Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Mississippi

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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