Clifton C. Carden III, Esq.

A founding member of CDH Law and the firm’s Partner, Clifton leads the family law and divorce practice group. His no-nonsense, results-oriented approach to his practice has garnered a cult-like following from his clients. While he focuses his practice on divorce and family law, he is the firm’s in-house expert on all things DWI in New York. Years ago, Clifton was an Assistant District Attorney with the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office in Syracuse, NY, where he was assigned to the DWI Bureau. The DWI Bureau prosecutes cases involving alcohol and driving offenses or the sale of alcohol to minors. Clifton supervised a county-wide case load consisting of a felony and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, boating while intoxicated, snowmobiling while intoxicated, and aggravated unlicensed operation crimes. Clifton has instructed for the Prosecutor’s Training Institute, District Attorney’s Office, County Magistrates Association, Syracuse University Moot Court Team, and Stop DWI Driver Improvement Program. In addition to his DWI duties, Clifton coordinated the Veteran’s Diversion Program for the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. This program ensures that the criminal justice system addresses the needs of combat veterans who have served our country, while maintaining the safety of our community.