Charles Henry
PROVIDING EXCELLENT REPRESENTATION
"I am committed to zealously advocating for your family's rightful place together so you can work towards healing and rebuilding your family."
What makes Charles Henry Uniquely Qualified to Represent you?
With over four decades of legal experience, Charles Henry stands as a titan in dependency law, adeptly navigating the intricacies of substantive and procedural law. His expertise spans more than 40 years representing parents and children in dependency cases, coupled with over three decades specializing in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). He has unparalleled experience and an extraordinary breadth of skills that have been honed over diverse legal scenarios. His vast array of experiences crystallizes his profound and unwavering commitment to effective, comprehensive, and empathetic representation. His career has included multifaceted roles and his contributions transcend the courtroom. He is a distinguished authority and advocate within the complex landscape of dependency law, making him an invaluable asset for those seeking robust and seasoned representation.
Education
Charles Henry graduated from Ventura School of Law in 1980 after he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University at Dominguez Hills.
experience
Charles Henry has been an attorney since 1980, he has more than 40 years experience in dependency law representing parents and children, as well as more than 30 years experience in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). He has been a California State Superior Court Judge presiding over dependency cases, a Tribal Judge for three different Indian tribes, a Tribal Social Worker handling dependencies, and a successful dependency appellate attorney. Charles has also trained judges, attorneys, social workers, and CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) on ICWA and dependency law. He was the founding member of the Northern California Tribal Courts Coalition, and a former participant in the California Tribal Court/State Court Judges Forum.