Born in Farmers Branch, Texas, raised in Dallas and Denton, Texas, Charles Peckham graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree, and he received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in December,1991.

Charles is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  Charles is “AV” peer review rated as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and also rated “Superb” with a rating of 10 by Lawyergist.  Charles is a trained mediato adn focuses his practice on mediation and arbitration.  Charles serves on the State Bar of Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee for “Business, Consumer, Insurance and Employment” and will step down from that position after three 3-year terms.

Charles has authored legal articles and seminar papers and has spoken at many legal seminars.  He has been featured on many national and local television and radio news broadcasts on his cases and legal issues.  

Charles and his wife are actively involved in church and other civic activities.  They are the parents of triplets born June 2001 who attended St. Michael Catholic School, St. Agnes Academy, and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory school.  His children attend Texas A&M University.

Charles has acted as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 354 in Houston and as Parent Committee Chair where one of his sons earned the Eagle Scout rank.