Fearless Advocacy. Proven Results. Unwavering Compassion.
When the stakes are high, you need an attorney who won’t back down. Charles H. Edwards, Esquire—founder and managing partner of Edwards Family Law Group—is known for his relentless, no-nonsense approach to even the toughest cases. With over two decades of legal experience and a national reputation for fierce litigation, Attorney Edwards brings extraordinary courtroom power, strategic insight, and personal understanding to every family he serves.
While his early career spanned personal injury, police misconduct, and civil rights litigation, Attorney Edwards now devotes his entire practice to Maryland family law and family-based estate planning. He has chosen to focus exclusively on this area because he believes the law should protect not only people’s rights—but their dignity, their children, and their future. Today, he leads a team of dedicated professionals with one mission: guiding families through life’s most difficult transitions with strength and clarity.
A Career Built on Breakthroughs and Bold Leadership
Attorney Edwards made history in the federal courts of Maryland, where he became the first lawyer in the state to secure a federal jury verdict in a police misconduct case—a landmark result that brought a multi-million dollar award for his client and nationwide attention to the abuse of power. He continued breaking legal ground as the first attorney in Maryland federal court to obtain punitive damages in a police misconduct case, sending a clear and powerful message that constitutional violations will not be tolerated.
But Attorney Edwards didn’t stop there. He extended his advocacy to protect those with no voice, becoming a passionate legal defender in animal rights litigation—especially for dogs wrongly targeted or mistreated. His work in this field reflects the same values that define his family law practice: courage, compassion, and an unrelenting pursuit of justice.
Family Law with Firepower and Empathy
Today, Attorney Edwards uses that same tenacity and strategic brilliance in the deeply personal world of divorce, custody, support disputes, protective orders, and estate planning. He brings not only exceptional skill to the courtroom, but a rare empathy born from lived experience. Having gone through divorce himself, he understands the heartbreak, uncertainty, and high stakes involved in family litigation.
Whether he’s negotiating a high-conflict divorce, custody, support disputes, protective orders, and estate planning defending parental rights, preparing an emergency protective order, or crafting a complex estate plan to protect a child’s future, Charles leads with focus, strength, and unwavering client loyalty.
Clients choose Charles because he doesn’t flinch under pressure. He listens. He explains. And then—he fights.
Practice Focus
- Divorce and legal separation (contested & uncontested)
- High-conflict child custody, visitation, and child support disputes
- Emergency family law actions and protective orders
- Parental relocation, modification, and enforcement
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Estate and trust planning for families, including guardianship, blended households, and minor children
- Probate litigation and will contests involving family conflicts
A Leader in the Courtroom—and at Home
Raised in a multigenerational family of lawyers, Charles’s commitment to justice runs deep. His grandfather, father, and mother were all attorneys, instilling in him not only a command of the law, but a profound sense of purpose.
Originally from Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, Charles now calls Baltimore County home. He has two wonderful children and a beloved pit bull that brings laughter and energy to his household. His love for dogs is more than personal—it’s professional. He has proudly represented clients in several groundbreaking dog defense cases and remains active in the animal welfare community.
If It Matters to You, It Matters to Him
Family law is about more than documents and court dates—it’s about real people, real loss, and real hope. Charles H. Edwards, Esquire, understands what’s on the line, and he shows up every day to fight for it.
If you’re facing a legal challenge that affects your family, your future, or your legacy, you don’t just need a lawyer—you need a champion.
Contact Edwards Family Law Group today to schedule your confidential consultation with Charles and take the first step toward resolution, protection, and peace of mind.
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