Atty. John Clifford Donovan

Atty. John Clifford Donovan

Mr. John Clifford Donovan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, civil rights and 1 other area of law.

Durham Durham 19 yrs experience 19 year
Call (984) 272-4722 Book Appointment

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About John Clifford Donovan at a glance

John Clifford Donovan is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic, and civil rights attorney based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2007). Educated at Duke University School of Law (JD, 2006). Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Clifford Donovan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, civil rights and 1 other area of law
  • John has been licensed for 19 years
  • John practices in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John Clifford Donovan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Clifford Donovan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John Clifford Donovan's law office located?
John Clifford Donovan's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Clifford Donovan handle?
John Clifford Donovan focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John Clifford Donovan practiced law?
John Clifford Donovan has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John Clifford Donovan go to law school?
John Clifford Donovan earned their education at (JD, 2006).
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Education

JD
Duke University School of Law
- 2006

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2007

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