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Donald D. Cleveland

Donald D. Cleveland

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Biography

At the law firm of Donald D. Cleveland, APLC, Mr. Cleveland emphasizes professionalism, integrity and compassion in his legal representation. He became a defense lawyer because he truly believes in your Constitutional right to legal representation.

Since 2013, Mr. Cleveland was recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer. In 2014, Mr. Cleveland was recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 40 Lawyer under 40, and in 2014 and 2015 by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 under 40. Mr. Cleveland was recognized as a Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney.

  • Selected by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC as a Top 100 DUI attorney in Louisiana
  • Recognized by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys as a Top Ten Attorney in the State of Louisiana for Criminal Law.
  • Mr. Cleveland received a lifetime achievement selection to America's Top 100 Attorneys.

Mr. Cleveland is NHTSA certified in standardized field sobriety testing. He was also selected as a member of the National Association of Distinguished counsel.

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI/DWI
  • Drug Charges
  • Theft / Shoplifting / Robbery/ Burglary
  • Domestic Violence
  • Probate Violations
  • Property Crimes
  • Internet Crimes
  • Murder / Homicide / Vehicular Homicide

Honors

  • Member, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • Member, National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
  • One of the Top 40 Lawyers under 40 in Louisiana by The American Society of Legal Advocates

Professional Associations

  • Louisiana State Bar Association, Member
  • Lafayette Parish Bar Association, Member