Donald D. Cleveland - Lafayette, LA
Attorney at Donald D. Cleveland, APLC
Criminal Law Lawyers in Lafayette, LA
113 West Convent Street Lafayette, LA 70501
Lafayette Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Charges
- Theft / Shoplifting / Robbery/ Burglary
- Domestic Violence
- Probate Violations
- Property Crimes
- Internet Crimes
- Murder / Homicide / Vehicular Homicide
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
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
Other Affiliations
- Louisiana State Bar Association (Member)
- Lafayette Parish Bar Association (Member)
Contact
113 West Convent Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: 337-205-0319
Fax: 337-572-9876
Email: Send a message
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