Charles is from Augusta, Georgia. He attended Westside High School. He has a bachelor’s from Augusta University and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He attends the Church of the Most Holy Trinity.

Charles operates his own law practice called the Law Office of Charles H.S. Lyons, III where he has been for thirty six years.

Charles H.S. Lyons’ campaign for Judge of the Superior Court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit is his first entry into politics.

SC Bar

GA Bar

Charles is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Charles is a regular member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing.

- Charles is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record. 
- Charles is a regular member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing.

Ethics & Conduct

Charles operates his own law practice called the Law Office of Charles H.S. Lyons, III. As an attorney, Charles has handled civil, criminal, and family law cases. Civil cases involve one party suing another whereas criminal cases involve an individual accused of a crime. Family law ranges from divorce to custody disputes. Charles' longtime clients include a nonprofit organization and the Richmond County Sheriff Office.

- Charles operates his own law practice called the Law Office of Charles H.S. Lyons, III. As an attorney, Charles has handled civil, criminal, and family law cases. Civil cases involve one party suing another whereas criminal cases involve an individual accused of a crime. Family law ranges from divorce to custody disputes. Charles' longtime clients include a nonprofit organization and the Richmond County Sheriff Office.

Legal Experience

Says that he is “Ready to Work, Capable, Committed, Courageous”

- Says that he is “Ready to Work, Capable, Committed, Courageous”

Judicial Philosophy

As of May 1, 2022, Charles Lyons III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

- Member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Community Involvement

Charles Lyons III

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 