Clifton Newman
Clifton B. Newman (born November 7, 1951) is an American attorney and former at-large judge of the South Carolina Circuit Court. He served as a judge since his election by the state's general assembly in 2000. In 2021, he was reelected to a final fourth term and retired in December 2023. In his role as a circuit court judge he presided over several high profile trials, including the trials of Michael Slager, Nathaniel Rowland, and Alex Murdaugh. He currently works for JAMS, a private arbitration association.
The Honorable Clifton Newman | |
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| Judge of Circuit Court of South Carolina | |
| In office May 24, 2000 – December 2023 | |
| Appointed by | South Carolina General Assembly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1951 Kingstree, South Carolina |
| Spouse | Patricia Newman |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Cleveland State University (BA) Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (JD) |
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