Practice areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2006
Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2022 Charlie Douglas, the managing partner of the Douglas Law Firm with multiple offices in Florida, primarily operates out of the Palatka office, in Florida, serving clients across Putnam, St. Johns, Ocala, Duval County, Jacksonville Metro and Saint Augustine. His primary area of focus lies in car accidents, motor vehicle accidents and other civil litigation-related cases.
Mr. Douglas hails from Palatka, Florida, and he has an impressive educational background. Graduating as the valedictorian of his high school class, he pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business. During his time there, he not only graduated summa cum laude with a degree in business administration but also served as a Student Government Cabinet Director.
Subsequently, Mr. Douglas pursued his legal education at the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, where he achieved remarkable academic success. He served as the editor-in-chief of the Florida Law Review and was inducted as a member of the Order of the Coif and Florida Blue Key.
In 2007, Mr. Douglas gained national recognition for his tireless efforts to secure the release of Tyrone Brown, a Texas man who had been sentenced to life in prison for a probation violation related to marijuana use. Mr. Douglas's extensive grassroots advocacy campaign led to Mr. Brown's freedom.
Furthermore, Mr. Douglas has been an advocate against the tobacco industry and was honored by the Lawton Chiles Foundation as Florida's Youth Advocate of the Year. As a result, the American Legacy Foundation sought his expertise as a national spokesperson to expose the truth about tobacco company tactics.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Douglas actively contributes to his community as a volunteer for organizations such as the Putnam First Cancer Fund, The Arc, the Kiwanis Club of the Azalea City and the Boy Scouts of America. His commitment to both his clients and the community showcases his dedication to making a positive impact in various spheres of life.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Estate Planning & Probate, Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Child Support, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, Custody & Visitation, DUI/DWI, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Felony, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Name Change, Paternity, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Power of Attorney, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Tax Evasion, Theft, Trucking Accidents, Trusts, White Collar Crime, Wills, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Criminal Defense
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% Family Law
First Admitted: 2006, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.dhclawyers.com/attorneys/charles-t-douglas-jr/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida Bar, 2006
Pro bono / Community Service
- Putnam First Cancer Fund, Volunteer
- Boy Scouts of America, Volunteer
- Kiwanis of the Azalea City, Volunteer
- The ARC, Volunteer
Educational Background
- University of Florida Warrington College of Business, B.A., summa cum laude, Honors: Served as a Student Government Cabinet Director, Major: Business Administration
Honors
- Named by the Lawton Chiles Foundation as Florida’s Youth Advocate of the Year
- Florida Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star”
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“very professional, knowledgeable and well respected in the community.”
“Charlie has taken great care of several of my clients, and my parents. He is a very high-integrity human, and a stellar lawyer.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2022
