About the firm

For more than 30 years, Charles E. Cox. Jr. has established a reputation as a leading criminal and civil trial attorney in Georgia representing individuals accused of serious crimes, individuals who have suffered mistreatment or discrimination in the workplace, and individuals who have suffered a violation of their civil rights. 

When you hire the firm of Charles E. Cox, Jr., LLC, you are assured of getting the accumulated knowledge and experience of three decades of legal work.Charles will be the attorney who handles your case -- not an associate or other lawyer.

Charles represents clients from throughout Georgia and is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in the state. Attorneys across the country have come to rely on his expertise and thoroughness when seeking counsel for clients who need representation in Georgia. Charles’ experience as a federal prosecutor prepared him to be a tenacious advocate for clients facing criminal charges. His work representing employees from a vast range of workplace situations is recognized by numerous employment associations who hire him to represent their members.

Whether it is vindicating those whose civil rights have been violated, or successfully defending those who have been falsely accused of violating another’s civil rights, Charles manages cases so that client desires, balanced by expert legal knowledge, are at the forefront of the resolution.

Charles’ legal victories include qui tam cases netting clients millions of dollars, a multimillion dollar judgment funding lifetime care for a developmentally disabled adult who suffered abuse in a personal care home, numerous resolutions to workplace issues where employees either maintained their positions or were compensated fairly upon departure, successfully defending educators before the Professional Standards Commission enabling them to maintain their teaching certification, and copious numbers of criminal defendants reaching the best achievable outcome to their situation, often acquittal or innocence. 

If you would like to speak with Charles about your situation or believe you or a family member needs representation, call us at 478-757-2990 for a consultation. 

Charles E. Cox, Jr.

Charles E. Cox, Jr. is a native Georgian, born in Albany, and graduating from Westover high school.  He studied history at LaGrange College, graduating magna cum laude in 1982 before attending Mercer Law School and receiving his law degree, magna cum laude, in 1986.  While at Mercer, Charles was on the Mercer Law Review where he served as Student Editor and was named to the Brainard Curry Honor Society.

Upon graduation, Charles accepted a position with the Honorable Duross Fitzpatrick, Middle District of Georgia, as his law clerk. Judge Fitzpatrick stressed the importance of practicing law in “the grand manner” and his mentorship was enlightening both personally and professionally. Following his clerkship, Charles joined the firm of Hansell and Post where, as a litigation associate in Labor and Employment Law, he first developed his skills as an employment attorney.

In 1989, Charles became an Assistant US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia.  During his six-year tenure, Charles prosecuted numerous cases, involving asset forfeiture, tax, bankruptcy, and wire fraud, money laundering, gambling, controlled substances, and firearms. His experience as a federal prosecutor was foundational to the determination and expertise he now brings to the defense of those accused of crimes.

In 1996, Charles and Susan S. Cole established the firm of Cole & Cox, LLC, which specialized in Employment Law, School law, Criminal Defense and Local Government Law, most notably in the drafting and defense of Adult Entertainment Ordinances throughout the state.  When Ms. Cole left the firm to become a United States Magistrate Judge in the Northern District of Georgia, Charles chose to continue work as a sole practitioner, establishing Charles E. Cox, Jr. LLC in 2001. After more than 20 years of doing so, he is now recognized as a leading criminal defense attorney in the state and has additionally established himself as the premier civil rights lawyer in Central Georgia.

When not in the office, you will probably find Charles, Charlie to his friends and family, at a local venue listening to live music or in his music room playing guitar. This passion for music began in high school playing French horn and has grown to encompass numerous string instruments and genres of music. He and his wife, Claire, are active promoters of Macon’s music history and support artists from Georgia to Nashville with many points in between.  The father of two daughters, educated in Bibb County public schools, Charlie has been an active leader in the community since choosing Macon as his home upon graduating from Mercer.

Sherry Hodges

When you call the firm of Charles E. Cox, Jr LLC, the phone will likely be answered by Sherry Hodges, Charles’ paralegal for the last 13 years.

Sherry began working as a paralegal in 1997 and has worked in the legal profession for more than two decades. She has experience in criminal and civil law and knows how to assist you on your first call to an attorney.

Originally from Byron, Sherry has called Macon home since 2005. Married and the mother of two boys, when not in the office, Sherry enjoys spending time with family.

If you want an attorney who is committed to your interests, who is compassionate and honest, who listens to what each client wants and works with those goals in mind,

Charles E. Cox, Jr., LLC is the firm for you.