About Clifton Black

I am a long-time Colorado Springs resident, having grown up here, attended Mitchell High School, and both of our local colleges.

As a Colorado criminal defense lawyer, I have dedicated my career to helping those charged with criminal violations since 2000. My passion is helping those being prosecuted by the government, so I focus my practice exclusively in Colorado criminal defense, in El Paso County (Colorado Springs, etc), Teller County (Cripple Creek & Woodland Park), Pueblo County, and Douglas County (Castle Rock and South Denver).

When individuals are charged with criminal violations, they need to ensure that they receive exceptional legal representation from a veteran Colorado ciminal defense attorney. Far too often, a person without an experienced lawyer will unknowingly waive important legal rights immediately after arrest. It is important to talk to a criminal defense lawyer immediately, rather than waiting until it's too late, then realizing you need a lawyer.

And you need a criminal defense lawyer who knows the system, the judges, and the prosecutors, not a "jack-of-all-trades" who happens to dabble in criminal defense as one of many practice areas. I am exclusively a Colorado criminal defense lawyer, practicing as part of a respected Colorado Springs law firm, Black & Graham. Colorado criminal defense is all I do. Period.

How I Help You

Experience. A favorable plea agreement is more likely with a seasoned veteran on your team who knows the prosecutors, and knows how to negotiate. If one cannot be reached, then you need representation from an experiended Colorado criminal defense law firm which handles hundreds of cases per year. I have fought and won big cases and small.

Education. The standard in Colorado is a mere 45 hours of legal education every 3 years. This is pretty low threshold, and one which this Colorado Springs defense lawyer easily exceeds. A skilled criminal defense lawyer attends seminars, researches changes in the law, and discusses legal developements with other Colorado criminal defense attorneys. I do that, and more, exclusively in Colorado criminal defense.

Focus. All of my cases are exclusively Colorado criminal defense, which means I know how to negotiate your case, how to litigate it, and what to expect from the Colorado prosecutors and judges. That's the advantage of selecting a Colorado Springs defense attorney who focuses exclusively on criminal defense - one hundred percent of my professional time and resources is devoted to learning and practicing what is relevant to your CO criminal case, not areas of law unrelated to your case!

Technology. To keep ahead, our law firm employs the latest technology: Computerized legal research. Networked calendars, which means no missed appointments or court dates. E-mail delivery of documents to clients, when appropriate. This Colorado Springs law firm does not fear change - we embrace it, and use technology to your advantage.

Practice Areas Clifton Black represents adults and juveniles with Felony, Misdemeanor, and Traffic cases including:

DUI / DWAI (also sometimes called DWI)

Domestic Violence (DV)

Theft / Larceny

Assault

Criminal Impersonation

Forgery

Identity Theft

Sexual Assault

Drugs / Narcotics (possession, distribution, false prescriptions, etc)

Juvenile Adjudications

Fraud

Embezzlement

Traffic Violations (speeding, no insurance, etc)

Driving under Restraint / Suspention / Revocation

Professional Associations

Colorado Bar Association

El Paso County Bar Association

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

American Bar Association

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Education:

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

Juris Doctor, 2000

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)

Bachelor of Science, 1997

Pikes Peak Community College

Associate of General Studies, 1994

Consultations

This law firm provides free initial consultations for individuals charged with criminal offenses. To schedule an appointment, contact us at (719) 328-1616.