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Attorney Charles K. Sunwabe Jr. is a seasoned trial lawyer, trusted advocate, and community leader with 14 years of law practice representing clients across Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.

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Attorney Charles K. Sunwabe Jr.
14 years of law practiceLicensed in Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia

Built on advocacy, service, and direct client access.

As founder of SUNWABE LAW, LLC, Attorney Sunwabe has built a reputation for strategic advocacy, courtroom skill, and client-first service. With a background that blends legal excellence and global perspective, he brings steady insight to matters involving criminal defense, family protection, immigration, civil rights, and injury claims.

14Years of law practice
PA + DCLicensed advocacy

Juris Doctor, Washburn University School of Law

Attorney Sunwabe earned his J.D. in Topeka, Kansas, after graduate and undergraduate study in international politics, international affairs, and African politics.

Pennsylvania, federal courts, and District of Columbia

He is admitted before Pennsylvania state courts, federal courts within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Third Circuit, and the District of Columbia.

Licensed legal intern through the Kansas Supreme Court

While still in law school, he represented indigent clients through the Washburn Law Clinic and built practical experience in counseling, witness preparation, and court-facing advocacy.

Built for clients who need judgment, speed, and a real advocate.

2018-2020

Attorney for Domestic Relations, Erie County

Appointed by then-President Judge John J. Trucilla to try paternity and child-support matters on behalf of the Commonwealth.

2018-2023

Erie Human Relations Commission

Served as a panel attorney handling employment and housing discrimination matters, later rising to Senior Panel Attorney in 2022.

Board Service

Erie Day School Board of Directors

Served as Secretary while contributing to local education and community leadership before relocating to Virginia in 2020.

Legal services connected by one advocate.

Civil Rights Law

Representation for people facing police misconduct, excessive force, unlawful search, false arrest, and other constitutional concerns.

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Criminal Law

Defense representation for DUI, assault, theft, probation violations, and other criminal matters where freedom, reputation, and future options are at stake.

Learn about Criminal Law

Family Law

Representation for custody, support, divorce, protection from abuse, paternity, adoption, and other sensitive family legal matters.

Learn about Family Law

Immigration Law

Representation for family petitions, green cards, work authorization, asylum, deportation and removal proceedings, and related immigration matters.

Learn about Immigration Law

Personal Injury

Representation for accident victims seeking guidance after motor vehicle accidents, serious injuries, defective products, workplace injuries, and wrongful death matters.

Learn about Personal Injury

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Bring the documents, dates, people involved, and immediate concerns. The safest next move depends on facts, deadlines, jurisdiction, and timing.

No obligation. No attorney-client relationship is formed unless confirmed by the firm.

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