Charles Cromwell

Charles Cromwell grew up in Missoula, Montana, and attended Hellgate High School. He pursued higher education at Harvard University, where he excelled as an ROTC cadet and a Division I varsity athlete in swimming and water polo. Graduating cum laude with a degree in American History, Charles was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His four years of active duty included a 13-month combat tour in Iraq, where he held leadership roles such as leading an armored platoon and managing base security. He also negotiated significant contracts with international firms and Iraqi businessmen.

After completing active duty, Charles transitioned to the Army Reserves and returned to Montana to earn simultaneous degrees in Law and Public Administration from the University of Montana. During law school, he was a regional finalist in the Negotiations Competition Team, contributed to affordable prescription drug legislation, and interned at Boone Karlberg, P.C. Graduating in 2009, Charles served as a legislative fellow in the U.S. Senate, focusing on veteran and defense policy. His work included drafting legislation for PTSD and TBI screenings and addressing veteran unemployment.

From 2010 to 2013, Charles worked as in-house counsel for a startup technology company. In 2011, he began advising clients through Cromwell Law, providing both contract in-house and outside counsel services. Charles is also a U.S. Army Reserves JAG Corps Officer and has argued as amicus curiae before the military's highest criminal court of appeals.