Nathan Michael Fifer Charles

I am the founder of Charles International Law, where I focus primarily on complex political asylum and high-risk immigration cases. I represent dissidents, reform activists, and individuals fleeing authoritarian regimes, civil war, and state-sponsored persecution — particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Before entering private practice, I served as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Counterintelligence & Export Control Section. I have handled national security prosecutions involving export controls, sanctions, and foreign intelligence matters. Earlier in my career, I served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., prosecuting domestic violence and sexual assault cases and working closely with survivors navigating the criminal justice system.

I am also a former Navy SEAL officer and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. My career has centered on issues of national security, rule of law, and accountability — but at its core, my work has always involved representing individuals facing serious, life-altering circumstances.

I bring that experience to every case I handle.