Handling state and federal cases nationwide
Firm Founder
Charles D. Mittelstadt, CCDI
Throughout Charles' colorful career, he has devoted himself to protecting his clients. In the beginning, it was in the more conventional sense, while performing executive protection and private contract work on multiple continents with corporate, government and celebrity clients. Several years later, he applied some the same skill sets (critical and analytical thinking) he used to navigate clients around danger to the protection of the rights of those accused of crimes in this country. Charles believes fervently in due process and is committed to doing his part to ensure that defendants are afforded their inherent right to a fair trial, regardless of guilt or innocence.
Charles is arguably one of the most experienced high-profile case criminal defense investigators in the U.S., having led countless investigations for impressive defense teams and famous/notorious defendants nationally, including professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and business leaders. He is routinely invited as a guest commentator/legal analyst on network and cable shows (CourtTV, Oxygen, Dateline NBC, HLN, CNN, InSession, Investigation Discovery, A&E, Law & Crime, etc.) and to speak at continuing legal education, security and investigation seminars.
He also continues to consult for some of the largest, most successful corporations in the world on security and investigative matters. He has a degree in Criminal Justice and holds Board Certifications (CCDI – Certified Criminal Defense Investigator and CPP - Certified Protection Professional/1997-2011) in both security and investigation disciplines. He is an active associate member of NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) and GACDL (Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers), and formerly a member of the Georgia Innocence Project's legal advisory committee for over 15 years.
Charles is retainable without geographic limitations for consulting and specialized investigation. As a private pilot and aircraft owner, he and his team are able to mobilize on short notice in crisis management scenarios.