Charles R. Burton

Austin, Texas
Phone: (512) 476-4873
Fax: (512) 479-8315
Email: cburton@mbfc.com
trevaf@mbfc.com (Assistant: Treva Forester)

Mr. Burton joined Mr. Minton and Perry Jones (now deceased) in 1964. His practice is primarily criminal defense related, with special emphasis on grand jury and other pre-charge investigations.

Areas of Practice:

Certification/Specialties:

  • Board Certified, Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1975

Bar Admissions:

    Texas, 1961
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Education:

  • The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1961
    LL.B.; J.D.
  • University of Texas, Austin, 1957
    Bachelor of Arts

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Travis County Bar Association, Criminal Law and Procedure Section, 1970 - 1971
    President
  • Federal Bar Association
    Member
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
    Charter Member
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Member

Past Employment Positions:

  • Travis County District Attorney's Office, Assistant County Attorney, 1962 - 1963
  • Travis County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, First Assistant District Attorney, 1963 - 1964

Alerts

  • Sam Bassett, Texan of the Year finalist
    | read more |
  • Texas panel reviewing execution of father for setting deadly blaze
    | read more |
  • Garrido Gets Four Days in Jail for Driving Drunk
    | read more |
  • Prosecutors examine Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's disclosures
    | read more |
  • Coach was visably upset about his arrest, future
    | read more |
  • Kino Flores Under Investigation For Taking Discounted Plane Trips
    | read more |
  • Grand jury finds no probable cause to indict ex-Bear Benson
    | read more |
  • Divorce attorneys awarded nearly $3 million in fees before case goes to court
    | read more |

News Feed

Latest news in our firm

Roy Q. Minton -

  • Recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly.
  • A.V. Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Recognized as a member of "The Best Lawyers In America"

Michael Burnett -

  • Recognized in 2009, 2008, and 2005 as a "Rising Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly.
  • A.V. Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Jeffrey David Miller -

  • Recognized in 2008 as a "Rising Star Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly Magazine.
  • Elected in 2008 as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Association.

Law Awards

Awards given to our attorneys for excellence.