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