Darius Crayton
PartnerBrief Biography
Darius Crayton is a partner at Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP, dedicated to fighting for victims’ rights. A former Deputy District Attorney in Jefferson County, Alabama, he has tried cases involving theft, robbery, rape, and murder. He now focuses on personal injury law.
Darius earned his B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Mississippi State University and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, where he served on the national trial advocacy team. He has also studied abroad in Australia and Japan, experiences that shaped his strong cross-cultural understanding. He is licensed to practice in Alabama (state and federal courts) and Tennessee.
Educational Background
- B.A. in Economics & Political Science, Mississippi State University, Starkville
- M.S., Mississippi State University, Starkville
- J.D., University of Alabama School of Law
Professional Associations
- Birmingham Bar Association
- Future Leaders Form-2018
- Birmingham Connection Committee Co-Chair
- Alabama Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Alabama Association for Justice
- Emerging Leaders Board
- Ronald McDonald House Junior Board
- Impact Family Counseling Junior Board
Courts Admitted
- Alabama State Courts
- Tennessee State Courts
- Georgia State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Awards
Practice Areas Focus
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Truck Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Bus Accidents
- Workplace Injuries
Professional Appearances, Panel Speaker
- University of Alabama School of Law, Law day
- Birmingham Southern College, Minority Prelaw Day
- UAB
- 5 Points Law Group
