Miami Criminal Defense Attorney | Trial Lawyer | Rier Jordan P.A.

Conrad Clifton is an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney at Rier Jordan P.A., representing individuals charged with serious state and federal criminal offenses throughout Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and South Florida. As a seasoned criminal trial lawyer, Conrad has successfully defended clients facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree murder, earning acquittals, dismissals, and favorable rulings in some of Florida's most complex criminal cases.

Known for his strategic courtroom advocacy, meticulous case preparation, and unwavering commitment to protecting his clients' constitutional rights, Conrad represents clients accused of murder, attempted murder, firearm offenses, violent crimes, sexual battery, felony battery, drug offenses, and other serious felony charges. Whether negotiating with prosecutors or defending clients before a jury, Conrad provides aggressive, personalized representation focused on achieving the best possible outcome.

Proven Criminal Trial Experience

Conrad earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where he served as an Associate Editor of the Inter-American Law Review. During law school, he discovered his passion for criminal defense while interning with both the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office and the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Southern District of Florida, gaining valuable experience defending individuals accused of serious criminal offenses in both state and federal court.

Prior to attending law school, Conrad was an NCAA Division III baseball player at Drew University before earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The College of New Jersey.

In 2018, Conrad began his legal career with the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office, where he quickly earned a reputation as one of the office's most accomplished trial attorneys. Over the course of hundreds of criminal cases, he secured numerous acquittals and dismissals involving offenses ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree murder.

His extensive litigation experience includes successfully arguing Florida Stand Your Ground immunity, suppressing evidence in more than 40 criminal cases through Fourth and Fifth Amendment litigation, and defending clients accused of serious violent crimes, firearm offenses, and complex felony charges. Conrad has also developed substantial knowledge of firearm-related litigation, forensic ballistic comparison, search and seizure issues, custodial interrogations, and constitutional criminal procedure. His expertise in Florida firearm law has led to invitations to provide professional instruction on Florida concealed firearm laws and legal issues involving the use of force.

Criminal Defense at Rier Jordan P.A.

Since joining Rier Jordan P.A. in 2022, Conrad has continued to build an impressive record of success representing clients throughout South Florida.

His representative results include:

• Acquittal in a First-Degree Murder case

• Acquittal in an Attempted Murder case

• Acquittal in a Felon in Possession of a Firearm case

• Acquittal in a Sexual Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm case

• Acquittal in a second-degree murder case

• Dismissals in serious felony prosecutions

• Successful Stand Your Ground immunity rulings in homicide and felony battery cases

These results reflect Conrad's ability to develop innovative defense strategies, effectively challenge the prosecution's evidence, and present compelling cases before judges and juries.

Practice Areas

Conrad regularly represents clients in matters involving:

• Criminal Defense

• State Criminal Defense

• Federal Criminal Defense

• Murder Defense

• Homicide Defense

• Attempted Murder

• Manslaughter

• Firearm and Weapons Charges

• Felon in Possession of a Firearm

• Drug Trafficking and Drug Crimes

• Violent Crimes

• Aggravated Battery

• Sexual Battery

• Robbery

• Burglary

• DUI

• Search and Seizure Litigation

• Stand Your Ground Hearings

• Constitutional Challenges

• Jury Trials

• Appeals and Post-Conviction Matters

A Client-Focused Criminal Defense Attorney

Conrad understands that facing criminal charges can be one of the most stressful experiences of a person's life. He believes every client deserves experienced legal counsel, honest communication, and a defense strategy tailored to the specific facts of the case. By combining meticulous preparation with persuasive courtroom advocacy, Conrad fights to protect his clients' freedom, reputation, and future at every stage of the criminal process.