Conrad Clifton
Criminal Defense Attorney

Conrad Clifton is a skilled Miami criminal defense attorney at Rier Jordan P.A., known for his strategic trial advocacy and dedication to defending the rights of the accused. He represents clients in state and federal criminal cases throughout South Florida, earning acquittals and dismissals in some of the most serious and high-profile charges.

Conrad began his legal journey at the University of Miami School of Law, where he served as an Associate Editor for the Inter-American Law Review and discovered his passion for criminal defense through internships with both the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office and the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Southern District of Florida.

Before law school, Conrad was an NCAA Division III baseball player at Drew University and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The College of New Jersey.

In 2018, Conrad joined the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, where he built a reputation as a top trial attorney known for his tenacity and courtroom skill. He secured numerous acquittals and dismissals in cases ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree murder, successfully argued self-defense under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, and suppressed evidence in over 30 criminal cases by leveraging his strong command of Fourth and Fifth Amendment law. His deep knowledge of firearm-related cases and forensic ballistic comparison led him to provide professional training on Florida concealed firearm law.

Since joining Rier Jordan P.A. in 2022, Conrad has continued to deliver exceptional results for his clients. He has earned acquittals in cases involving felon-in-possession of a firearm, murder, attempted murder, and sexual battery with great bodily injury, as well as dismissals and immunity rulings in felony battery and homicide cases.

Admitted to practice in the Southern District of Florida, Conrad combines his legal expertise, trial experience, and client-centered approach to achieve the best possible outcomes for those facing criminal charges in Miami and throughout Florida.