About Charles Michael
Charles Michael Budde is an Ohio attorney whose path to the law began with a study of people. He earned a B.A. in Sociology from Ohio University in 2002, then returned to school to study law at the University of Akron School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 2008. Those academic choices set a practical tone: an interest in how individuals and institutions interact, followed by training in legal rules and procedure.
Budde has practiced in Ohio since finishing law school. He works out of Grisi & Budde, LLC, where he represents clients in matters that fall under state jurisdiction. Over the years he has handled cases and transactions that require familiarity with Ohio courts and statutory frameworks. The steady throughline in his work is state practice: he is admitted to practice in Ohio and operates primarily within that legal system.
Colleagues describe him as methodical and pragmatic in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. His sociology background often informs how he frames issues for clients and judges. That perspective helps him consider not just legal rules but how those rules play out for the people involved. He combines that outlook with the technical training he received at Akron to build clear case strategies.
Outside of individual files, Budde is attentive to the business of running a law practice. Working at a firm that bears his name means balancing client work with the practical demands of managing cases, supervising staff, and maintaining client relationships. He has been part of teams that coordinate evidence, prepare witnesses, and draft pleadings, and he has experience guiding clients through procedural steps in state court proceedings.
Clients and referrals find him through local networks and word of mouth. He accepts matters that require knowledge of Ohio law and an ability to handle the procedural realities of state court. His work remains grounded in the practical application of law to real-life problems. Currently he practices at Grisi & Budde, LLC, and his practice centers on representing clients in matters arising under Ohio law and in Ohio state courts.
