Cleveland M. Patterson

Cleveland M. Patterson, III is an experienced legal professional currently serving as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Mobile, AL, since May 2019, where responsibilities include prosecuting city cases. Prior to this role, Cleveland worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Mobile County District Attorney's Office from August 2014 to May 2019 and as an attorney in private practice. Cleveland's legal experience also includes positions as a Law Student Division Delegate to the American Bar Association, a Student Attorney at the Southern University Legal Clinic, and various intern roles, including with the Baton Rouge Bar Association. Earlier career experiences encompassed positions in financial support services and as an office assistant. Cleveland holds a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, a Master’s degree in History/Social Science from Spring Hill College, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Belhaven University.