Charles R Smith

His Mission Charles R. Smith was admitted to the practice of law in 1987 and has since that time sought to provide sound advice and quality representation to his clientele. Among his goals are to put the interest of the client first and to empower the client with valuable and relevant information whenever possible. Personal and Professional History Charles was born in Winona, Minnesota, where he spent the majority of his youth. Following a family move, he attended high school in Amarillo, Texas and began his college education at West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas. Charles married his high school sweetheart, Carol, in 1980 and they relocated to Oklahoma shortly after. Charles worked at his family’s apple and peach orchard while attending East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. In 1983, Charles graduated with high honors from East Central University, majoring in accounting. Following graduation, Charles and Carol moved to Tucson, Arizona in order to be closer to Carol’s family while Charles studied law. Charles attended the University of Arizona College of Law where he obtained a Juris Doctor in 1986. After working for two different law firms and having two children, Charles opened his doors as a sole practitioner in 1991. Charles is a member of the Pima County Bar Association, the State Bar of Arizona, and the American Bar Association. Charles is admitted to practice law in the courts of Arizona, the United States District Court in and for the District of Arizona, the United States Bankruptcy Court in and for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. Charles is additionally authorized to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service. Charles is proud to have served as General Counsel for the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) from December 2017 to March 2024.  The FBINCAAA presented Charles with a Meritorious Service Medal in 2020 for his dedicated service.  Charles also is pleased to have served on the editorial board of The Writ, the official publication of the Pima County Bar Association (January 2016 to January 2024). The FBINCAAA is a nonprofit organization separate and apart from the FBI.  The organization supports local, state and federal law enforcement through community engagement, education and outreach, with primary emphasis on being a partner to the FBI in connection with its community outreach.  The FBINCAAA is comprised of more than 42,000 community and business leaders who are dedicated to making our neighborhoods safer and serving as volunteers in 60 chapters around the nation who graduated from the FBI’s Citizens Academy program.