Atty. Charles D. Cantrell
Charles is a member of the Professional Liability Department where he focuses his practice in the areas of civil rights and municipal liability. Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Charles was Assistant District Attorney of Erie County where he served the citizens of the county by prosecuting criminals in a wide array of misdemeanor and felony cases including, but not limited to, first degree homicide, drug delivery resulting in death convictions, attempted homicide, arson, robbery and aggravated assault.
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Charles D. Cantrell is an Associate based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practforg at Marshall Dennehey. They haand 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2020). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 2020) and North Carolina A&T State University (B.A., 2015). Actiand member of Erie County Bar Association. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles is a member of the Professional Liability Department where he focuses his practice in the areas of civil rights and municipal liability
- Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Charles was Assistant District Attorney of Erie County where he served the citizens of the county by prosecuting criminals in a wide array of misdemeanor and felony cases including, but not limited to, first degree homicide, drug delivery resulting in death convictions, attempted homicide, arson, robbery and aggravated assault
- During law school, Charles completed several internships, including interning for the Honorable Judge Walko Jr., the Elder Law Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, a tax firm, and a personal injury firm
- Upon receiving his juris doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Charles began his legal career with a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Judge Maureen Skerda, and Judge Gregory Hammond in Warren County, PA
- Charles received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from North Carolina A&T State University where he was very active in D1-baseball
- Associations & Memberships Erie County Bar Association Year Joined 2025
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Erie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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