Founder / Partner

Raynor W. Clifton

Practice focus

Criminal defense
DUI / DWI
Drug offenses
Assault and domestic violence
White-collar crimes

Education

Jones School of Law, Faulkner UniversityJuris Doctor, 2014
University of MississippiB.A., History and Psychology

Bar admissions

Alabama

At a glance

Raynor W. Clifton is a Dothan criminal defense attorney and co-founder of Dothan Law Group. Raised in Dothan, he began his career as a prosecutor in the Houston County District Attorney's office before moving to private practice to represent people accused of crimes, including DUI, drug, assault, domestic violence, and white-collar charges.

About Raynor Clifton

Raynor W. Clifton is a criminal defense attorney and a co-founder of Dothan Law Group. He was raised in Dothan and is proud to practice law in his hometown.

Raynor began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Houston County District Attorney’s office. Working on the other side of the courtroom gave him a first-hand view of how criminal cases are investigated, charged, and negotiated. He then moved to private practice to devote his career to representing people accused of crimes.

What kinds of criminal cases does he handle?

Raynor represents people facing a wide range of charges, including:

Clients can expect personal attention and straightforward advice about their situation. Raynor understands that a criminal charge can put your freedom, record, and future at stake, and he works to protect your rights at each stage of the case.

Helping found the firm

In 2018, Raynor and Niki Pierce founded Dothan Law Group. He helped establish a firm built on integrity, preparation, and client-centered representation, with a team of attorneys who work through cases together.

Personal

Raynor’s roots in Dothan run deep, and he cares about fair treatment for the people of his community in the criminal justice system. Outside the office, he enjoys hockey and playing guitar.

In the news

WTVY News 4 · October 4, 2024Case dismissed against Dothan businessman accused of breaking into vehicle after wreckA Houston County judge dismissed the charge after finding no evidence of criminal intent. Raynor Clifton represented the defendant.Read the story

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts.

Questions about Raynor

What cases does Raynor Clifton handle?

Raynor Clifton handles criminal defense. His cases include drug offenses, DUI and DWI, assault, domestic violence, and white-collar crimes for people charged in Dothan, Houston County, and the surrounding Wiregrass.

Was Raynor Clifton a prosecutor?

Yes. Raynor Clifton began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Houston County District Attorney's office. He then moved to private practice to represent people accused of crimes.

Where did Raynor Clifton go to school?

He earned bachelor of arts degrees in History and Psychology from the University of Mississippi. He earned his law degree from Jones School of Law at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama, in 2014, and is admitted to practice in Alabama.