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Biography
My practice is devoted to divorce and family law matters. I have litigated all types of domestic relations matters. I'm a Louisville native and graduate of duPont Manual High School.
After graduating from Bellarmine University, where I majored in psychology, I attended Valparaiso University School of Law in northern Indiana. I now practice regularly in Kentucky and Indiana.
Please don't hesitate to contact me regarding your divorce, custody, modification, or any other family law matter.
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Licensed in Indiana for 14 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kentucky for 15 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Barrow Brown, PLLC
239 S. 5th St., #600, Louisville, KY, 40202
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Most terrible lawyer in Louisville, Kentucky
It took him over 6 months to have my now ex-husband served divorce papers in jail. First Charles told me that he was served, then a month went by and he told me that he had not been served. This happened 3 or 4 times where Charles told me my ex had been served but then a month would go by and he ac...
Posted by Ann | November 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
satisfied customer
At possibly the worst time in my life Charles listened to my need for a divorce with kindness and patience. When my husband was incarcerated we had lost about a third of our income due to his Social Security being stopped. Charles made sure I got what I needed in the divorce to survive financially....
Charles D. Brown, Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I see Charles as a competent divorce dissolution attorney. I am an attorney and I refer clients to him from time to time when I can not represent them in divorce dissolution matters and he has always done a great job, and my referrals seem satisfied. He practices in Indiana and Kentucky, and is seen as well qualified and makes his clients happy."
"I endorse this lawyer. Charles D. Brown Jr., is an excellent divorce and family law attorney. In addition to having had a case against him, I have observed his work in the community. He is dedicated to his clients and his advocacy is always in their best interests. I would not hesitate to recommend Charlie to anyone in need of a lawyer. He's the best!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Charles is a professional, courteous, and qualified family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer."
"Charles is a smart and compassionate attorney and a valuable and readily available resource to his clients."
"Charles is an excellent attorney. His knowledge and ability pertaining to all family law and divorce matters is unmatched. I endorse Charles without reservation."
"Charles is a kind and compassionate advocate for his clients. He is fair-minded, intelligent and highly professional to other members of the bar."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Charlie is a tough attorney whose success is the result of both his tenacity and his thorough preparation. I began working with Charlie after opposing him on two contested divorce actions. I was thoroughly impressed and determined that he would be an excellent addition to my practice. You will not regret hiring Charlie."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
"10 Best" Attorneys for Kentucky, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top Attorneys in Kentucky, Kentucky Monthly Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top Attorneys in Kentucky, Kentucky Monthly Magazine
2015
"10 Best" Attorneys for Kentucky, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Lifetime Charter Member, Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Barrow Brown, PLLC
2010 - 2015
Attorney/Principal, The Brown Law Office, PLLC
2009 - 2010
Associate, Eddins Domine Law Group, PLLC
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, 53rd Judicial Circuit, Kentucky
Associations
2011 - Present
Indiana State BarMember
2011 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2010 - Present
Louisville Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
Kentucky Justice AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
Frankfort Avenue Business AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Post-Decree Settlement Agreement Modification
Set Aside Settlement Agreement
Maintenance and Retirement Account Division
Successfully Defended Spouse's Claims for Maintenance and Retirement Account Division
Child Support Modification
Successfully Defended Motion for Modification of Child Support
Education
N/A
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Bellarmine University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Advanced Issues in Family Law and Divorce
Unmarried Couples / Domestic Partnerships / Same-Sex Marriage
2012
C.A.R.E. (Credit Abuse Resistence Education)
Credit Counselling
Publications
2011
Louisville Family Law Blog
Foster v. Foster
2011
Louisville Family Law Blog
Rice v. Rice
Languages
English