Clifton Black

Clifton Black is a Colorado Springs attorney who has practiced law since 2000. He focuses on criminal defense and business law, representing people accused of crimes and clients with business needs. His criminal practice covers matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, while his business work includes formation, contracts, licensing, and transactions. He draws on legal research, negotiation, and careful case preparation to address each client’s circumstances.

Clifton earned an Associate of General Studies from Pikes Peak Community College in 1994 and a B.S. from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 1997. He received his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2000. He is admitted to practice in Colorado and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. His education and years of practice support his work across both criminal and business matters.

Clifton has handled thousands of criminal cases involving DUI, domestic violence, assault, theft, burglary, robbery, fraud, drug charges, and sex assault. He began advising business clients in 2009, with particular experience in highly regulated industries. His work includes preparing formation documents, operating and partnership agreements, leases, licenses, asset and company purchase agreements, promissory notes, security agreements, deeds of trust, and letters of intent. He also assists clients with buying and selling businesses and business assets.

Clifton Black has served on task forces appointed by the Colorado Springs City Council and has worked with the City Attorney’s Office on proposed ordinances, rules, and regulations. Local news organizations have sought his views, and he has participated in panels discussing emerging industries. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and American Bar Association.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner & Managing Attorney, Black, Blink, & Associates LLC
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, El Paso County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Colorado
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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