Charles Douglas Mittelstadt

Charles Douglas Mittelstadt (born January 12, 1965 in Parsippany, NJ), is a criminal defense investigator with international experience and involvement in some of the nation’s most high-profile and compelling cases. He has worked with numerous celebrated defense teams and attorneys including; Judy Clarke, William R. “Billy” Martin, Edward T.M. Garland, Don Samuel, Jerry Froelich, Bobby Lee Cook, Barry A. Cohen, L. David Wolfe, Drew Findling, David Cornwell and Jeffrey S. Weiner. Mittelstadt’s clients have also included numerous professional athletes, celebrities and politicians.

Mittelstadt’s legal and investigative analysis is routinely called upon by prominent attorneys, and network and cable legal television programs. Mittelstadt is a frequent guest lecturer at continuing legal education seminars, speaking on investigative and legal topics. He serves as a legal advisory member to the Georgia Innocence Project. Since 2007, Mittelstadt has interviewed countless legal practitioners on every level imaginable, while working on a non-profit organization he intends to found, that aims to address systemic flaws and reforms within the criminal justice system. Launch of the “13 1/2 Foundation, Inc.” is expected to happen sometime in 2011.

Notable cases

Ben Roethlisberger – In 2010, Mittelstadt lead the investigation for the defense looking into sexual assault allegations made against two-time Super Bowl champion, Pittsburgh Steeler’s quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, by a female student attending Georgia College and State University. No formal charges were ever filed. That same year, Roethlisberger returned to the Super Bowl for the third time.

Jamal Anderson – In 2009, Mittelstadt lead the investigation for the defense of former NFL running back (Atlanta Falcons) and NFL analyst for ESPN against cocaine and marijuana possession charges. Anderson case was resolved without the necessity of a trial.

Bishop Thomas W. Weeks III – In 2008, Mittelstadt lead the investigation for the defense of Bishop Weeks against charges of assaulting his then wife, Juanita Bynum. Weeks pled guilty to aggravated assault.

Clifford Harris, AKA T.I. – In 2007, Mittelstadt lead the investigation for the defense of Grammy award winning rapper, Clifford Harris, against Federal gun charges. Harris pled guilty to two counts of illegally possessing firearms and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He received a sentence of a year and a day.

James Sullivan – In 2006, Mittelstadt lead the investigation for the defense of millionaire businessman, James Sullivan against charges of conspiring to murder his wife, Lita Sullivan. The death penalty case became known as the Palm Beach Murder and was chronicled in more than one book. Sullivan was convicted, but was spared the death sentence and received life without the possibility of parole.

Former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell – In 2006, Mittelstadt partnered with former IRS CID deputy director, Joseph Pagani in leading the investigation for the defense of former Atlanta Mayor William C. Campbell against corruption and tax evasion charges in Federal court. Campbell was acquitted of all but the tax counts.

State Senator Charles Walker – In 2005, Mittelstadt partnered with Joe Pagani in the leading the investigation for the defense of Georgia State Senator Charles Walker (Augusta, GA) against corruption charges in Federal court. Walker was convicted of most counts.

Eric Rudolph – In 2005, Mittelstadt was a member of the defense team investigating for the defense of Eric Robert Rudolph against bombing charges in Georgia and Alabama. Rudolph was accused of committing the Olympic Park Bombing (1996 – Atlanta), a nightclub bombing (Atlanta), an abortion clinic bombing (Sandy Springs) and an abortion clinic bombing in Birmingham, AL. While all were death penalty cases, Rudolph entered a plea that resolved all charges, sparing his life and receiving life without the possibility of parole.

Jamal Lewis – In 2004, Mittelstadt lead the investigation for the defense of NFL running back Jamal Lewis (Baltimore Ravens) against Federal drug conspiracy charges. Lewis pled to a lesser charge and received a 6 month prison sentence. Upon his release, he resumed his career.

Dany Heatley – In 2003, Mittelstadt lead the investigation for the defense of NHL superstar Dany Heatley (Atlanta Thrashers) against felony vehicular homicide charges. Heatley pled to reduced charges (misdemeanor) and continued his career in the NHL.

Gold Club – In 2001, Mittelstadt lead the investigation for the defense of Jacklyn Bush, a co-defendant in the highly publicized trial of lead defendant Steve Kaplan, owner of the Gold Club. Gambino crime family member, Michael “Mikey Scars” Dileonardo was also a defendant. Bush pled to a misdemeanor.

Ray Lewis – In 2000, Mittelstadt lead the investigation for the defense of Reginald Oakley, a co-defendant charged along with NFL superstar Ray Lewis (Baltimore Ravens) and Joseph Sweeting in the murder of two men from Ohio during Super Bowl week in Atlanta. Oakley was acquitted of all charges.

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