Atty. Orville Christopher Clift

Atty. Orville Christopher Clift

Orville Christopher Clift is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal defense, family law and 8 other areas of law. Orville received a degree from Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in 1965, and has been licensed for 54 years.

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Profile Summary

About Orville Christopher Clift at a glance

Orville Christopher Clift is a Member based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, practicing at Orville Clift P A. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1972), U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1980). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D. Political, 1972) and Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (University, 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sebastion County and Arkansas (Member: Civil Procedure Section House of Delegates) Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Arkansas City Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Fayetteville, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Orville Christopher Clift is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal defense, family law and 8 other areas of law
  • Orville received a degree from Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in 1965, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Orville practices at Orville Clift, P.A. in Fayetteville, AR

Practice Areas Explained

Orville Christopher Clift's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Orville Christopher Clift handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Orville Christopher Clift is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Arkansas →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Orville Christopher Clift is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Arkansas →

Truck Accidents

Orville Christopher Clift is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Arkansas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Orville Christopher Clift is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arkansas →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Orville Christopher Clift is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fayetteville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas 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 Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Orville Christopher Clift

Where is Orville Christopher Clift's law office located?
Orville Christopher Clift's law practice is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The firm is Orville Clift P A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Orville Christopher Clift handle?
Orville Christopher Clift focuses on divorce, car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Orville Christopher Clift practiced law?
Orville Christopher Clift has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Orville Christopher Clift go to law school?
Orville Christopher Clift earned their education at (J.D. Political, 1972); (University, 1965).
How can I contact Orville Christopher Clift for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Orville Christopher Clift received?
Orville Christopher Clift's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Political
University of Arkansas
- 1972
University
Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
- 1965

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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