Charles F. Bowes

Charles F. Bowes

also known as Charlie Bowes

3.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 530, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Coldwell Bowes, L.L.P.

2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 530, Austin, TX, 78746

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Charles F. Bowes's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carol | April 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Charlie Bowes is an amazing attorney

Charlie put me at ease from the beginning of my divorce. He was instrumental in making me feel comfortable and safe. His expertise, combined with his professionalism and caring attitude helped carry me through a difficult time. I am forever grateful to Charlie. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Complex Yet Amicable Divorce

Charlie helped me and my wife negotiate and finalize a complex divorce involving multiple trusts and a substantial marital estate. His advice on structure, security, and asset transfers was invaluable to getting it done amicably and with little drama or delay.

Posted by Niv | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Charles and team saved the day

Charles and team helped prepare a pre-nuptual agreement and ultimately also the divorce. Separations are always traumatic as it is, was but the professionalism and consultations from Charles and team really drove a peaceful and amicable separation that could have easily gone in the other direction ...with out the great help. Having the certainty and stability helped expedite everyone to get well much quicker and reach a successful agreement for all.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

The worst attorney ever

Charlie seemed to be great at first. His billing is ridiculous. I will not share my details of my case but I will share the fact that he refused to represent me after I went back to reinforcement. (I’m not even sure of this is legal). Charlie got a lot of money from me and left my children and I with... debt and problems. that changed our lives until this day. His practice tactics are very questionable and to boot he could be incredibly demeaning. Why not shame a customer? Please if you care about your money, integrity, honesty , fairness. Don’t hire Charlie Bowes.

Posted by Derek | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fired after excessive bill padding

Charlie knows how to "over prepare" which is lawyer speak for bill padder. He caused a significant amount of stress as he would berate me and tell me to leave my home during the divorce when I was the victim. I am now divorced, living in my home which I own, and I have sole custody of my child. Te...rrible advice, extremely hostile towards me, and pads hours beyond comprehension. STAY AWAY

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D. Micah Royer

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Charlie for over five years, and have the utmost confidence in him and his ability to handle any manner of family law cases. Charlie's cases are often complex, whether the issues be child custody or property, and I find that he breaks down the issue, works to provide a succinct and successful approach to the matter, and then forcefully advocates on behalf of his clients, whether that be at mediation or at the courthouse. I find that, whether he is thinking outside the box to come up with unique solutions, or arguing with opposing counsel or even the judge on behalf of his client, he will help the client to achieve his or her individual goals. I highly endorse Charlie."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Coldwell | Bowes, L.L.P.

Associations

2005 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified - Family Law

Education

1995

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1991

Miami University of Ohio

MS - Master of Science

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