About Charles E.
Charles E. Cox, Jr. is a attorney based in Macon, Georgia, with over 30 years of experience in criminal defense, civil rights, and white-collar crime. He earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Mercer University School of Law in 1986, where he served as Student Editor of the Mercer Law Review and was inducted into the Brainard Curry Honor Society. Prior to law school, he graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Arts in History from LaGrange College in 1982. After completing his education, Cox clerked for the Honorable Duross Fitzpatrick in the Middle District of Georgia, gaining valuable insights into federal litigation.
He then joined Hansell and Post as a litigation associate, focusing on labor and employment law, which laid the foundation for his future practice areas. In 1990, he established his own firm, Charles E. Cox, Jr., LLC, in Macon, where he continues to represent clients in serious criminal cases, civil rights violations, and complex white-collar crimes. Throughout his career, Cox has handled many cases, including drug possession and distribution, complex drug charges, firearms and weapons offenses, RICO charges, conspiracy, sex offenses, violent crimes, theft, public corruption. Various white-collar crimes such as insider trading, tax crimes, mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, and Ponzi schemes. His extensive trial experience spans both state and federal courts, and he has successfully defended numerous clients against serious charges.
Cox is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Georgia, including the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, reflecting his commitment to staying informed about developments in criminal law. In addition to his legal practice, Cox is actively involved in the Macon community.
He and his wife, Claire, are passionate about promoting Macon's rich musical heritage and support local artists. They are also parents to two daughters who were educated in Bibb County public schools. Outside of his professional and community engagements, Cox enjoys playing various string instruments and attending live music events. For those seeking legal representation in criminal defense, civil rights, or white-collar crime matters in Georgia, Charles E. Cox, Jr. offers a experience and a proven track record of success.
