Carl Charles
About Carl Charles
Carl Charles is a lawyer based in Decatur, GA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Carl Charles is recognized in the following practice area:
- Decatur, Georgia
- Civil Rights Law
Current Firm: Lambda Legal
Education: University of Denver, graduated 2014
Location: Decatur, GA
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