Paul Charlton
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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About
Provided by Paul Charlton
Practice Areas
Paul represents Fortune 500 companies and corporate executives in high-profile complex litigation, internal investigations, and white-collar criminal defense. As Arizona’s former US Attorney, Paul is a seasoned trial lawyer with deep roots in the legal community. Clients seek out Paul for his proven track record in obtaining declinations at the state and federal levels.
Career
US Attorney, District of Arizona, 2001-2007
Assistant US Attorney, District of Arizona,1991-2001
Assistant AG, Arizona Attorney General's Office,1989-1991
Professional Memberships
Part-time Professor of Practice, University of Arizona College of Law, 2021-2023
Board of Directors, National Association of Former United States Attorneys, 2018-2021
National Board of Visitors, University of Arizona College of Law, 2018-2021
Vestry, All Saints Episcopal Church & Day School, 2018-2021
Member, Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, 2020-2022
Adjunct Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, 2012-2020
Flagstaff US Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel, District of Arizona, 2018
Senator John McCain's Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee, 2013-2014, 2017
Board of Directors, Law College Association, University of Arizona College of Law, 2013-2017
District of Arizona Local Rules of Practice Advisory Committee, 2012-2016
Chair, US Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel, 2014-2015
Publications
Co-author, “Balancing privilege interests with employees’ US labor rights in internal investigations,” ACC Docket.com, 9/19/2019
Chambers Review
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Paul Charlton is a renowned white-collar criminal defense attorney whose experience also extends to high-stakes external investigations. He is further active on matters involving civil forfeiture law and prosecutorial misconduct. Based in Phoenix, he draws on former prosecutorial experience when serving as an accomplished defense-side trial lawyer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul's solution-orientation and strong intellect always helps me achieve the best possible outcomes."
"Paul is one of the most gracious lawyers I have worked with and seems unfazed by challenges that come his way. He has good instincts in this arena."
"Paul's solution-orientation and strong intellect always helps me achieve the best possible outcomes."
"Paul is one of the most gracious lawyers I have worked with and seems unfazed by challenges that come his way. He has good instincts in this arena."