Clinton DeWitt

Clinton DeWitt is a Little Rock-based attorney with The DeWitt Firm in Arkansas, and a former collegiate athlete who brings a disciplined, service-oriented approach to his practice. Throughout his career, he has balanced civil practice with criminal defense work, maintaining a steady commitment to representing Arkansans in local courts. His criminal practice reflects a conviction that every person accused of a crime deserves vigorous representation. In addition to criminal and civil matters, Mr. DeWitt represents licensed professionals facing administrative proceedings. He handles disciplinary actions and license challenges with an eye toward preserving careers and livelihoods, recognizing the real-world consequences that decisions by licensing boards can impose.

A native of Arkadelphia, Mr. DeWitt lives in Little Rock. His undergraduate years at Ouachita Baptist University included football on the 2011 conference championship team and participation in ROTC, followed by Army Officer Basic Training at Fort Huachuca. A high-honors graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, he finished in the top 10% of his class in December 2015. He became licensed in Arkansas in February 2016 and added admission in Alabama later that year. Those early credentials set the stage for a trial-focused career across state courts.

Admitted to practice soon after law school, Mr. DeWitt spent his early years defending medical providers in complex malpractice litigation. He gained substantial courtroom experience second-chairing jury trials with veteran attorney Paul McNeill. That mentorship contributed to how he prepares for trial and litigates thorny issues under pressure. His memberships include the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Known for thorough preparation and a tenacious work ethic, Mr. DeWitt develops each case with careful research and litigation planning to achieve the best possible resolution. He approaches negotiations, hearings and trials with the same focus, aiming to provide clear guidance and practical options for clients. Colleagues describe him as hardworking, determined and intensely client-centered.