The Clifford Division of Clifford Clendenin & O'Hale, LLP

North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorneys

Clifford Clendenin & O’Hale, LLP is a Greensboro, North Carolina firm with four trial lawyers. The Clifford Division is comprised of Locke Clifford and Andrew Clifford and a legal support staff of seven members.  We have offered Guilford County, North Carolina and surrounding areas quality criminal defense representation for 35 years.  The Clifford Division limits its practice to criminal defense.

The Clifford Division concentrates on representing clients, both individuals and businesses in the following areas in both state and federal courts:

• Criminal Defense of Matters of All Types
• Corporate Criminal Investigations
• Expungements
• Sentencing and Post-Conviction Issues
• Sex Offenses Defense

When to call The Clifford Division

The earlier you involve an attorney, the better your options are. Being investigated by a law enforcement agency can be upsetting and disorienting.  You may be confused about when to contact a lawyer or if it is even necessary.  Involving a criminal defense attorney early may keep you from being charged in the first place. If you are never charged, there is no conviction and no record of the charge.  If charges are already filed, a lawyer may help to keep charges at the lowest possible level. The Clifford Division is experienced in successfully intervening on the part of our clients in North Carolina state courts and in federal courts.

For legal assistance, please call toll free 877-645-2354 and ask for The Clifford Division or use our convenient contact us form.

Remember that people other than law enforcement officials can take out warrants that result in criminal charges.  Examples of warrants taken out by individuals cover charges stemming from domestic situations, from neighborhood disputes, and from bad checks, to name a few.

It is never a mistake to talk to an attorney as soon as you realize there is a potential problem.

When calling our office,  (toll free) 877-645-2354, please ask for one of the following:

• Locke T. Clifford- Attorney
• Andrew C. Clifford- Attorney
• Ashley- Personal Assistant to Locke T. Clifford
• Lynda- Clifford Division Administrator and Payment Coordinator
• Alice- Receptionist

Companies and corporations also need early intervention

It is important to retain a criminal defense attorney to work with your company when it is under investigation by a regulatory or law enforcement agency. We routinely work with forensic experts to get records, documents, computers, and other storage devices analyzed and organized for presentation.  Timing is important and work needs to be done as soon as possible to produce the best possible result.

If you are already facing criminal charges

If you are already facing charges, you still have options. With early representation, your lawyer may be able to help you:

• Get a deferred prosecution plan that could result in a dismissal
• Get a voluntary dismissal
• Reach an agreement to assist the state or federal government in its investigation or prosecution of other cases to reduce your charge or sentence
• Work out the best plea agreement possible

The client and the attorney decide together whether going to trial is the best option. If you are convicted, there may still be things you can do to reduce your sentence. If you assist the state or federal government in cases against others, the prosecution may ask for a reduction in your sentence.

Whatever the circumstances, the earlier the attorney is involved, the more options you have.

The highest-quality legal services

We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how we may be of service. We return calls and emails as quickly as possible.  Ask for Locke Clifford or Andrew Clifford when you call our office. We look forward to working with you.