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Charles Baron Irvin
also known as Charles Irvin
About Charles
Biography
Prior to founding Irvin Law, PLLC, Attorney Charles Irvin built a career in academia, spending over 10 years serving as an adjunct and assistant professor at several Mississippi colleges and universities. He earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law. Atty. Irvin has served in numerous legal capacities since the founding of his firm in 1999, including as the Legal Director of for American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi, the Special Assistant Attorney General for Mississippi, and Assistant United States Attorney for the Department of Justice’s Southern District of Mississippi. For over a decade, Atty. Irvin has also supported the Building Professionals Group, a nonprofit supporting disadvantaged youth, as a Principal Partner. Through his firm, Atty. Irvin assists clients with matters involving criminal defense, personal injury, nonprofit consulting, business law, consumer law, legislative analysis, and more.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
26 years | 685 cases
Personal Injury
25%
23 years | 150 cases
Business
15%
26 years | 250 cases
Federal Crime
15%
20 years | 600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Mississippi for 26 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
IRVIN LAW, PLLC
401 Legacy Park, Suite A, Ridgeland, MS, 39157
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Charles Baron Irvin's Reviews
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Posted by Larry | June 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Good job
Thank you he is a man of his words Got my case dismiss one of da best attorney
Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Kind, courteous and Competent!
In my search for legal assistance I couldn't find the help I needed until I found Defense Attorney Attorney Charles Baron Irvin. He's representation was exceptional! I found him and his staff(paralegal, Julius Gladney) kind, courteous, and competent.
Posted by Joshua | June 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Happy client
Excellent service very professional A real life saver would 100 % use them again
Posted by Brandon | March 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer
I don't regret hiring Mr Charles for my case at all. He was professional the entire time and everything was taken care of quickly as possible and that helped me a lot mentally. You will not regret it at all if you let Mr Charles handle your case I promise.
Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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It took too long, the communication was horrible, always had excuses, lied like it was an open and shut case even though it took literally a year, I missed out on so many opportunities and so much money waiting on him.
Charles Baron Irvin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Irvin is valuable resource for his clients. He is hard working and always gives 100% and he has the experience to handle legal issues and get the job done right."
"I fully endorse this lawyer. Charles is very knowledgable in handling various Civil Rights claims. He is the person I communicate and turn to when it comes to representation of civil rights claims involved in the state of Mississippi."
"I endorse this lawyer. Charles is an excellent personal injury and litigation attorney. He works hard to get the best results for his clients. Charles and his firm have the ability to handle your personal injury case and I highly recommend them."
"I endorse this lawyer. It was refreshing to work with Mr. Irvin on a recent divorce case. Often times counsel opposite on family law cases can be difficult to deal with. But, that was not the case with Mr. Irvin. He was courteous and professional throughout the case. His knowledge of family law and his willingness to not only advocate for his client, but provide his client with sound legal counsel on what was in the best interests of the divorcing parties' minor child, made the divorce case proceed much smoother. I very much look forward to working with Mr. Irvin in the future."
"Charles Irvin is a fantastic attorney. He's smart, outgoing, and experienced in the law. Plus, he's one of those people you just like immediately. To have a lawyer with those sort of qualities, both personal and professional, is rare and I highly endorse Charles!"
"Charles is intent on keeping current with legal and business trends. I found him to be focused and enthusiastic about his work."
"Charles is an amazing criminal defense attorney. I had the good fortune of meeting him at a conference and hear him speak about his his clients and his strong desire to advocate on their behalf . I highly recommend Mr. Irvin."
"Charles practices in areas where his clients are often in great distress and dealing with situations which will impact their entire lives. I admire his clear goal that everyone will be treated fairly and I can see that his practice is designed to achieve that goal."
"Charles is a stand-up guy and a well-respected attorney. He is compassionate, smart and dedicated to his clients. He has a great back story as well (ask him when you meet him!). Also, his website is chock full of great information across his many practice areas. He is a class act!"
"Charles is a thoughtful and intelligent attorney who brings a uniquely personal touch to his representation of clients. He'll tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. I completely endorse him."
"Charles cares about his clients, and is serious about finding ways to serve them best. His experience on both sides of civil rights cases provides him with an edge. I highly recommend Charles; he will provide expert representation."
"Charles is smart, passionate, and hardworking. He understands the law and the court system very well. He people skills are off the charts. You can tell he cares about his clients on a personal level."
"I endorse this lawyer. Charles is so very cutting edge on technology when it comes to helping his clients and is so very hard working. I have personally witnessed him taking calls from clients as early as 6 am when they truly were in need. I do not know many lawyers, if any, that are as hard working!"
"Charles is very intelligent and I have learned a lot for his insight."
"I endorse this lawyer. Charles is knowledgeable, but more importantly he listens to your concerns, puts a plan into action, and obtains favorable results."
"Charles has strong legal credentials coupled with the desire really help his clients."
"Charles Irvin is knowledgeable in business law and would be a great person to consider concerning any business issue. I endorse this lawyer."
"Charles is an outstanding attorney and zealous advocate for his clients. He is well-versed in many areas of the law and will always provide top-notch representation. We worked on several projects together when he was the Legal Director of the ACLU of Mississippi, where he advocated for clients who were facing complex civil rights violations and other injustices that required a competent and seasoned advocate. His clients were always in good hands. He does everything he can to ensure his clients receive the best result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Irvin has a unique education and training background which allows him to have a deep insight into matters. At the same time he is congenial and easy to work with."
"Charles Irvin is a phenomenal attorney who will work hard to ensure that his client's needs are met. Charles was my supervising attorney when I worked for the ACLU of Mississippi. During our time with the ACLU of Mississippi, Charles was charged with coordinating large scale litigation efforts across the state of Mississippi (in both State and Federal Courts). I Would strongly endorse Charles Irvin."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, Irvin Law
2014 - 2016
Legal Director, ACLU
2008 - 2012
Special Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General Mississippi
2007 - 2008
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Us Department Of Justice
2007 - 2012
Assistant Professor, South University
2006 - 2007
Assistant City Attorney, City of Jackson, Mississippi
2004 - 2006
Assistant Professor, Jackson State University
2000 - 2005
Public Defender, Marion County Public Defender
Associations
2019 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysMember
2000 - Present
Magnolia Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Mississippi State BarMember
2007 - 2008
National Association of Assistant U.S. AttorneysMember
2006 - 2009
Mississippi BarDiversity Committee Member
2005 - 2008
Mississippi BarMock Trial Committee Member/Hattiesburg Region Presiding Judge
Sample of Legal Cases
Kennedy, et al.,v. The City of Biloxi, Mississippi et al., Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00348-HSO-JCG
Settled with sweeping reforms and monetary damages
Education
2005
University of Southern Mississippi
PhD - Doctorate
1998
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Jackson State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Mississippi Paralegals Association/NALA
Current Trends in Public Advocacy and Civil Rights Law
2014
Council on Legal Education Opportunity
3 hour CLE: 50 Years After Freedom Summer-A Legislative and Judicial Overview of Civil Rights in 2014
2005
2005 Annual Conference
Perceptions and Plea Bargaining in Mississippi
Publications
2016
American Civil Liberties Union publication
Legal Director Charles Irvin Talks Debtors' Prisons on Conversation Live
2016
American Civil Liberties Union publication
Biloxi and ACLU Settle Lawsuit Over Jailing of Indigent People
2014
The Torch
“Here We Go Again”
2005
The Accademician
Envy of the World, on being a Black man in America.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
I was at an event and had too much to drink and blacked out. Someone said I slapped them. Can I be held accountable?
18 Jun 2021
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What’s the felony classification of sale of a controlled substance
10 Aug 2019
Q&A
Is it possible my husband can get released early for a armed robbery charge?
05 Feb 2019