Charles “Carlos” Torres

Charles “Carlos” Torres, Esq. is a highly experienced bilingual attorney fluent in Spanish and English, dedicated to serving clients in personal injury, immigration, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense. Licensed since 1990, he brings decades of legal expertise, advocacy skills, and a deep commitment to protecting clients’ rights in complex legal matters.

Charles graduated Cum Laude from the University of Memphis with a B.S.E.T. in Architectural Technology before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Law School in 1990. His strong academic background laid the foundation for a career marked by both technical insight and legal precision, benefiting a diverse clientele across Tennessee.

In 2012, Charles founded Torres Law Firm, PLLC with a clear mission: to deliver efficient, results-focused legal representation. Since then, he has helped clients navigate complex legal disputes, protecting their rights and advocating aggressively both inside and outside the courtroom. As a bilingual attorney fluent in English and Spanish, Charles proudly serves diverse communities, providing clear communication, personalized guidance, and respectful, culturally aware legal services.

Charles is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Knoxville Bar Association, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice in all Tennessee Courts, Immigration Courts nationwide, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Tax Court.

Through decades of dedicated legal practice, Charles “Carlos” Torres has built a reputation for skilled advocacy, compassionate counsel, and unwavering dedication to achieving justice for his clients. As a Tennessee Rule 31 Civil Mediator, he also helps clients resolve disputes through fair and constructive negotiation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Torres Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Knoxville Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Memphis Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Memphis
  BSET in Architectural Technology with Cum Laude

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