Charles Crain

Attorney · UC Berkeley School of Law

Charles Crain began writing freelance articles for Nolo in 2022 and became a Legal Editor later that year.

Education. Charlie holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Chicago, an M.S. in journalism from Northwestern University, and a J.D. from Berkeley Law. He is licensed to practice law in California.

Journalism. Charlie began his career as a freelance journalist, covering the war in Iraq for publications including Time Magazine and USA Today.

Legal training. During law school, Charlie was a member of the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic and an editor of the Berkeley Journal of International Law. He externed for a semester at the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and spent a summer interning for the Office of the Federal Public Defender in San Francisco. 

Legal career. After law school, Charlie was a post-bar clerk in the Law and Motion Unit of the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office and then a volunteer attorney in the Misdemeanor Unit of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office. From 2015 until 2018, he worked as a litigation associate in the Silicon Valley offices of two large law firms. From 2018 until 2021, Charlie was a fellow in the Media Freedom & Information Access Clinic at Yale Law School. He co-taught a weekly seminar and managed a docket of cases focused on First Amendment and Freedom of Information Act litigation.

Articles By Charles Crain

Are Nebraska Parents Responsible When Their Child Causes an Injury?
If someone is harmed by a minor in Nebraska, they may be able to seek financial compensation from the parents.
Airbag Injuries and Car Accidents
When your car accident injuries are caused -- or made worse -- by the deployment of an air bag, here's what you need to know.
Are Oklahoma Parents Responsible When Their Child Causes an Injury?
If someone is harmed by a minor in Oklahoma, they may be able to seek financial compensation from the parents.
Tennessee Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations
Learn about Tennessee personal injury law, including how long you have to file suit, where your case will be filed, what happens if you're partly to blame for your injuries, and more.
Legal Restrictions on Pit Bulls and Other Breeds
So-called "breed specific" legislation is less common than it used to be, but dog owners should know how it could apply to them and their pets.
New York Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations
Learn about New York personal injury law, including how long you have to file suit, where your case will be filed, what happens if you're partly to blame for your injuries, and more.
Virginia's Damage Cap in Medical Malpractice Cases
Like dozens of other states, Virginia has a statute that places a limit or “cap” on the amount of compensation a plaintiff can receive in a medical malpractice case.
Minnesota Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations
Teaser: Learn about Minnesota personal injury law, including how long you have to file suit, where your case will be filed, what happens if you're partly to blame for your injuries, and more.
Massachusetts Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations
Learn about Massachusetts personal injury law, including how long you have to file suit, where your case will be filed, what happens if you're partly to blame for your injuries, and more.
California Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations
Learn California's rules for personal injury cases, including the deadlines for filing a lawsuit, what happens if you're partially at fault for the accident, and more.