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Charles E.W. Barrow

Criminal defense Attorney at Athens, GA

5.0   53 reviews

also known as Charlie Barrow

  • Licensed for 18 years
    State GA
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Active Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Charles

Learn Charles’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    35%
    Includes both State and Federal Practice; crimes ranging from misdemanors to felony; dui; drugs; theft; violent crime;

  2. Personal injury
    20%

  3. Appeals
    10%
    Includes direct appeals from criminal convictions as well as collateral review through habeas corpus

  4. DUI and DWI
    10%

  5. Domestic violence
    10%

  6. Drug Crime
    10%

  7. Violent crime
    5%

Charles (“Charlie”) Barrow is admitted to practice law in all Georgia State and Superior Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. He is an active member of The Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Charlie graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with degrees in both History and English and a minor in French. He then attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law where he was awarded the Julius R. Lunsford academic scholarship in the study of law.

Having extensive courtroom and trial experience, Charlie is a capable and respected litigator. In the criminal arena, he has handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases, representing individuals accused of violating state and federal law. His experience also includes the appellate process, where he represents those who have been convicted at trial. He has argued before the Georgia Supreme Court and written numerous appeals to both the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals. Charlie also serves as a contract appellate attorney for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council (“GPDSC”) and, in this capacity, handles criminal appeals throughout the state. He has lectured on appellate issues at GPDSC Appellate Division training seminars.

In addition to his criminal practice, Charlie currently serves as the Assistant Solicitor in the Walton County Probate Court where he prosecutes misdemeanor offenses.

As a civil litigator, Charlie has successfully represented multiple clients who have been injured and are in need of compensation. He has also helped many clients in a variety of civil matters, including probate, business disputes, and divorce.

Currently, Charlie is the President of the Walton County Bar Association, which, under his leadership, won the 2014 State Bar of Georgia Best Law Day Activities award. He also serves on the Board of the Altamaha Riverkeeper, an advocacy group for Georgia’s Altamaha river.

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Posted by Tim | August 8, 2023
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Hire Mr. Barrow!
I was wrongfully charged with three counts against me. Mr. Barrow took on my case and proved my innocence. I would recommend Mr. Barrow to anyone and everyone. He is professional, compassionate, an outstanding listener, and driven to succeed. He has my utmost gratitude and respect. Thank you Mr. Barrow for all your hard work.
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2023
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Dismissal
I was referred to Mr. Charlie Barrow by a friend, I presented my case to him and he reviewed it and immediately got started on my case. Within 6 months my case was dismissed and I’m forever thankful for him making it happen. Thank you Charlie for everything you and your staff did for me.
Posted by Beverly | December 13, 2022
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Charlie is awesome!
Charlie was compassionate about my husband's case and was very communicative and answered all my questions. He worked very hard for my husband and we are very thankful for the hard work and the outcome.
Posted by Michael | March 14, 2022
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Carry permit
Charlie was absolutely amazing to work with. He listened to my issues and acted quickly. My issues got resolved extremely fast and for a fair price. I would recommend Charlie for all your needs.
Posted by Natalie | January 17, 2022
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Mr. Barrow is an amazing Attorney
Mr. Barrow helped me with my case that was over 6 years old and each day he worked with the same energy. We ended up with winning basically and I honestly do not think any other attorney would have worked as hard as he did for me. I recommend him to anyone!!!
Posted by Kyle Kitchens | November 19, 2021
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Great lawyer!!
Exceptional lawyer! so easy to talk to, he turned our uncertainty into confidence. I recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer!
Posted by Wade | September 28, 2021
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Unbelievable!
I was facing a very serious felony charge with a possible 1 - 10 year prison sentence and Mr. Barrow was able to get the charge reduced down to a simple misdemeanor with only misdemeanor probation and rehab as a consequence. I was simply amazed with his performance. He is now my attorney for life!
Posted by Jennifer | June 26, 2021
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Exceptional lawyer !
Charlie Barrow Cell helped me out tremendously in one of the most trying time in my life. A new move to Georgia and my first ever arrest. Instead of the DWI he had the charge reduced to reckless driving and in 12 months should be erased from my record. All the while defending me as i moved back to NY and didn’t have to travel back and forth.
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Posted by Billy | May 11, 2021
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"Outstanding man of Principles".
May 11, 2021. I was arrested back in 2019 for possession of drug paraphernalia, taken to Jail where I was striped searched and then booked. I spent one nite in Walton County's Monroe Jail. Bonded out the next day and waited for my hearing date. Do to Covid-19 didn't see a hearing date till Feb 2021. By then the DA had added felony posession charges of a controlled substance and paraphernalia facing 3 months in jail, loosing my drivers license, fines, probation, and rehabilitation. Decided to hire an Attorney. Got on line and found Wiggins, Castro and Barrow. Spoke to Mr. Wiggins, he then referred me to Mr. Charles Barrow who handles Walton County area. I spoke with Mr. Barrow and decided I would hire him. In the past 2 months I have got to know Mr. Barrow and Parallegal Rebecca. They are the most professional, easy going people I have met in a long time. Mr. Barrow and Rebecca kept me up to date and informed the whole way through. Mr. Barrow got my charges dropped right away, and I couldn't be happier. Thanks again, Mr. Barrow.
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Posted by Heather | September 1, 2020
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Charlie Barrow is a top-notch attorney that truly goes the extra mile for his clients!
Charlie Barrow is a superb attorney that has helped me through a very difficult time in my life. He has always been available to me whenever I have needed him, giving me his undivided attention. He responds promptly to all of my questions and concerns and always makes sure that I understand all of the legal jargon that can be difficult for the average person to understand. I have never left a meeting, phone call, or email conversation feeling uneasy or confused. He gave me excellent advice from his past legal experiences and helped guide me on how to proceed with my situation. He always supported my decisions, even when I was indecisive and changed my mind at the last minute, he was able to pull it together and get everything done at the last minute without any issues. I couldn't ask for a better lawyer and highly recommend him to anyone that may be in need. He is an honest, compassionate, personable attorney that is always there for his clients. He went above and beyond his call of duty for me and I am very thankful that he has been by my side through this difficult time in my life.
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Posted by Bob | August 24, 2020
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A man of integrity
My family and I worked with Charlie for almost two years. During that time, we found him to be both a good attorney as well as a good person. He maintained his moral integrity throughout the entire, grueling process. In the end, Charlie was able to negotiate a settlement that provided my parents with the protection they needed in their old age.
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Posted by Candace | April 16, 2020
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Outstanding service!!
After my son sat in Walton County jail for 5 months on a burglary charge due to a lack of effort by a public defender as well as a novice associate with a large law firm who had led me to believe I was hiring one of the partners for my son's defense, nothing had been done on his case. We decided to hire a REAL attorney and chose Charlie based on his hard work for the son of an acquaintance of mine. From the beginning we were kept informed of all progress on the case. Charlie was great about responding to our (many) texts, call and emails so we always knew what was going on. There were a lot of out of the ordinary aspects to my son's case and Charlie kept on top of them all. He worked to get the best outcome possible for my son and treated us all with respect and kindness along the way. I definitely recommend him for any attorney need you may have.
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Posted by Jamel | December 13, 2019
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Confident Honest and Informative
Charlie was great to work with. It’s important to partner with an attorney who knows the system and keeps you informed until your case is closed. I had complete confidence in Charlie Barrow and greatly appreciated his positive work ethic. He told me what to expect, various scenarios, and what his plan would be to get me the best outcome. His openness to keeping me informed helped me to sleep better at night. I consider peace of mind Priceless!! I would highly recommend seeking his advice if you ever need legal assistance.
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Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2019
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Exceptional
I have only one word for Charlie Barrow - Exceptional. Facing a 2nd DUI - Charlie not only knows the law, but he is abreast of changes in the law that had a direct impact on my case. His relationship with the Athens DA office helped slow the legal process down until a pending Ga Supreme Court ruling provided a window of opportunity that Charlie immediately took advantage of. The combination of knowledge, foresight and strong respected relationships with the DA's office saved me significant professional and personal hardship. When Charlie took over my case, I was facing significant jail time, loss of drivers license and multiple fines and court appointed sanctions When he was finished - the case was plead down to reckless driving. I kept my drivers license and am essentially serving a probation period. Exceptional - its the only word I have for Charlie Barrow
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Posted by Rose | July 11, 2019
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This one is for YOU!!!
we live in Morgan County, Ga. thought all odds were against us. The evidence against us was stacked up against us, I believed in my son and i had no where to turn, We were having to rely on the court appointed NO lawyer for us, which never did one minute of work for us. then one day i think 7 or 8 months of my son sitting in jail, i heard of the name Charlie Barrow, An Attorney in Athens, I knew nothing of him, just his reviews, I also was very low of funds, I talked briefly with him, he gave it to me up front that he could not say how it would turn out, but he would do his best, THAT HE DID!!!! This quiet spoken nice looking young man, went up against all the odds of all against us, AND HE BEAT THEM!!! YES i would HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Charlie Barrow, Him and his Assistance, Jennifer were always there for us, even when you were down and thought you were forgotten. If Charles was busy and not in he returned your call in a short amount of time, usually that same day!!! If you are in need, PLease call and give him a chance, Trust me he will WORK HIS BEST FOR YOU!!
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Posted by Austin | July 9, 2019
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Trial of Felony Charges
The Zero Tolerance of Walton County Ga means you plead guilty to charges against you or you have to try your case. I was looking at 15 years for party to a drug sale at my home involving two other people. Rather than bear false witness against myself, attorney Charlie Barrow tried my case before a jury of 12. Based on his expertise in cross examination of the witnesses including veteran drug police officers and a confidential informant, the jury was out for 15 minutes and returned a not guilty verdict. The jury was polled after the trial and the jury had nothing but praise for attorney Charlie Barrow's handling of my felony case from the open statement through the trial to closing arguments. Do not go it alone. Hiring Charlie save my life! He will work with you on payments. Call him today.
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Posted by Micah | April 19, 2019
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Excellent and very patient!!!
This was not the first time I retained Mr. Barrow. He is a very good lawyer and incredibly patient. I recently hired him to handle my divorce and he made a very difficult situation much easier to deal with. My ex decided to pull out a violence protection order against me when the divorce first started which prevented me from seeing my son, even tho there was no justification for the protection order. Mr. Barrow calmed me down and handle the situation with the upmost professionalism and had the protection order dropped and was able to allow me to see me son again. The divorce took over a year to complete and during that time he always answered my questions and even allowed me to vent when the process got frustrating. I never felt like he didn't care and I always felt like he had my best interests in mind. The divorce was settled with very little financial damage to myself and he protected my ability to meet my financial obligations in the future. I would highly recommend this lawyer to anyone that doesn't want to be jerked around and treated with respect and care. Thank you Mr. Barrow for your help during a difficult time.
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Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2019
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Amazing attorney!
My husband recently got in a bit of trouble and things didn't look very good for him. I'll spare the details but Charlie did an awesome job defending him not once but 3 times! He really knows the law. I hope we never need a lawyer again but if we do we know where to go!
Posted by Michael | March 8, 2019
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Outstanding
When he was notified and hired for my felony, he was immediately on the case. He worked out the best deal for me since the evidence was not so good for me. He also took time to address a licensing issue for me at no charge. He is a great lawyer and a good man.
Posted by Angel | September 10, 2018
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Very Professional
I was seeking a different attorney and was refered to Charlie. Charlie was great. He explained all the proceedings to me thoroughly. He gave me honest answers and where we stood pertinent to the case. Communication was excellent throughout the process especially given that the case was pushed back several times. I could have easily paid more for other attorney's, who nickel and dime you for every phone call and email, but Charlie was very fair and upfront about his retainer fees. I would definitely use him again.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Assistant Solicitor
  • Walton County Probate Court
  • 2007 - Present
  • Owner
  • Charles Barrow P.C.
  • 2007 - Present
  • Assistant Public Defender
  • Walton County Public Defender's Office
  • 2005 - 2007

Education

  • Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • N/A

Legal Cases

  • State v. Marvin Able 312 Ga. App. 252
  • Conviction Reversed

Associations

  • Georgia Legal History Foundation
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Walton County Bar Association
  • President
  • 2013 - Present
  • Western Circuit Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Law Day Award
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • 2014
  • Julius R. Lunsford Academic Scholarship
  • Mercer Law School
  • 2002

Publications

  • Walton Tribune
  • A Juror's Guide to the Rules of Evidence
  • 2014

Speaking Engagements

  • Chairperson: CLE Seminar
  • Enriching Your General Practice
  • 2015
  • WCBA 2014 Law Day
  • Rules of Evidence
  • 2014
  • Litigating Your Client's Case on Appeal
  • Criminal Appeals
  • 2014
  • Guest Speaker: UGA Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
  • Criminal Law Practice
  • 2014
  • Chair Person: CLE Seminar
  • Today's Practice
  • 2014
  • Appellate Seminar
  • Out-of-Time Appeals
  • 2014
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Attorney endorsements

Received (13)
Given (12)
Endorse Charles
Family Attorney | Dec 23
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and aggressive for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I met Charlie soon after I began working in Walton County. He is both intelligent and professional, and is a good advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Charlie for any legal matter you might have, but especially for criminal defense cases."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for several years and believe he is an asset to his clients who have been charged with crimes and traffic offenses."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Charles. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Charlie is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He fights for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I know Charlie to be an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. He has a zeal for the justice system and he will never stop working for his clients until justice is served. Charlie's focus is always the client. He handles all matters in a manner that exceeds all professional and ethical standards. Charlie is accessible to his clients and always willing to listen to their concerns. I am honored to call Charlie a friend and colleague."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 05
Relationship: Friend
"Charlie is a conscientious and very hard working advocate for his clients. He is not afraid to take on tough cases and to carry them all the way to completion. I recommend him without hesitation to those seeking criminal representation."
Unknown Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Charlie for several years and we have worked on numerous cases together. Charlie is one of the most hard working, detail orientated attorneys I have ever known. His clients benefit tremendously from his attention to details that other attorneys often overlook. He is a very intelligent attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 29
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Charlie is a thoughtful and resourceful lawyer who meticulously analyzes each case and finds fresh and unique ways to defend his clients. Having opposed Charlie in the courtroom on many occasions, I've always found him to be a forceful advocate for his clients. Given his experience, intelligence, and dedication to his clients, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of an excellent lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Charlie combines years of experience as a public defender and conflict defender with years of experience in private practice to give each client the dedication and attention the case deserves. Whether it’s negotiating the reduction of a lengthy drug sentence for a client’s immediate release, or trying a multiple-count murder case, Charlie has the courtroom experience to make the difference for his client."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I went to trial with Mr. Barrow representing a co-defendant in the case. He is meticulous in his preparation and presented the case in a very clear, concise way and was very easy to understand. I would recommend Mr. Barrow to anyone in the Athens area for any type of criminal matter."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Charlie is an excellent lawyer who is not afraid to challenge the judge's authority. I have tried cases against him and he is a worthy adversary, and a gentleman. Professional, ethical, and a zealous advocate!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I've worked with Charlie on several cases and can attest that he is knowledgeable, thorough, and has the perfect courtroom demeanor to accomplish positive outcomes for his clients."
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