Paul K. Charlton

Paul K. Charlton
Paul K. Charlton in April 2017
United States Attorney for the District of Arizona
In office
November 16, 2001 – December 7, 2006
Appointed byGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byJose de Jesus Rivera
Succeeded byDiane Humetewa
Personal details
Alma materUniversity of Arizona (BA, JD)
ProfessionAttorney

Paul K. Charlton is a former United States Attorney and current partner at the law firm of Dentons US LLP in the firm's Phoenix, Arizona office. Charlton concentrates his practice on high-profile and complex litigation, internal investigations and white-collar criminal defense. Charlton also represents a number of Arizona Native American governments, including Ak-Chin, Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Haulapai, the Navajo Nation, and Tohono O'odham.

Prior to joining Dentons, he served as managing partner at law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP. Charlton served as the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona from 2001 to 2007. He was nominated in November 2001 by President George W. Bush. He oversaw a staff of more than 220 employees, four offices throughout the state, and an approximately $20 million budget. During his tenure, Charlton led enforcement initiatives against terrorism, public corruption, illegal immigration and crime in Indian Country.[1]

  1. ^ Wagner, Dennis. [1] "The Arizona Republic", December 20, 2006.