Charles E.W. Barrow

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Charles E.W. Barrow

also known as Charlie Barrow

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Athens, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals

264 North Jackson Street, Athens, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Charles

Biography

Trial Attorney Dedicated to Providing Quality Representation. Free Consultation. (706) 955-0880

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Includes both State and Federal Practice; crimes ranging from misdemanors to felony; dui; drugs; theft; violent crime;

50%
DUI and DWI 30%

30%
Appeals 20%

Includes direct appeals from criminal convictions as well as collateral review through habeas corpus

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Wiggins - Casto - Barrow

264 North Jackson Street, Athens, GA, 30601

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Charles E.W. Barrow's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 54 reviews

Posted by Rose | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 mo...nths 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!!

Posted by Austin | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 ju...ry 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.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Micah | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 st...arted 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.

Posted by Michael | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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.

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Charles E.W. Barrow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Thomas

Family lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and aggressive for his clients."

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Peter Wosnik

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Justin Arnold

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Charles. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Daniel Partain

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charlie is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He fights for his clients."

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Brian Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Spence Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Kimberly Minicozzi

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Eric Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Phillip Griffeth

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Beau Worthington

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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David Boyle

Criminal defense lawyer | 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!"

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David LaMalva

Criminal defense lawyer | 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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Brian Cathey

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Peter Wosnik

Criminal defense lawyer

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William McQueen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Fulcher

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Arnold

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Adams

Personal injury lawyer

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Spence Johnson

Litigation lawyer

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Kimberly Minicozzi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Phillip Griffeth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Beau Worthington

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Boyle

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Law Day Award, State Bar of Georgia

2002

Julius R. Lunsford Academic Scholarship, Mercer Law School

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Assistant Solicitor, Walton County Probate Court

2007 - Present

Owner, Charles Barrow P.C.

2005 - 2007

Assistant Public Defender, Walton County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Georgia Legal History Foundation

Member

2013 - Present

Walton County Bar Association

President

2010 - Present

Western Circuit Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Marvin Able 312 Ga. App. 252

Conviction Reversed

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Education

N/A

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Chairperson: CLE Seminar

Enriching Your General Practice

2014

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

Publications

2014

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

Languages

English

Activity

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